Tractor tear down to get at the clutch. There are horrible sounds coming when the clutch is depressed and they can't be ignored. Likely cause was the clutch throw out bearing. My local repair shop couldn t fit me in for a least 2-3 months and I daren't think of the cost! So after eventually finding the part in Italy (Argofrance were as usual totally unhelpful) and my neighbours at Pinsou letting use there garage, I embarked on the installation.
Day 1 - Roll bar off, indicators off, mudguards off, battery disconnect and remove, starting motor remove, fuel lines disconnect fuel tank remove, primary fuel filter unbolt, hydraulic hoses x 3 disconnect, accelerator cables x 2 disconnect, electric connectors disconnect, hydraulic filter disconnect, jack up tractor, support engine on trolley, unbolt engine and wheel away! prise off old clutch release bearing and install new. Reassemble (reverse of above) and re-adjust clutch. Start tractor and the noise is still there!!!
the lady sawn in half!
clutch throw out bearing around the spigotted drive shaft
Day 2 - repeat the dismantling above. Take clutch apart, inspect. Possible sources of noise:
1. damper spring is a bit loose and shows signs that it might be rubbing on some bolts holding the flywheel on.
rubbing on one of the clutch plate damper springs
2. The PTO shaft (connected to the flywheel) runs inside the drive shaft (connected to the clutch). When the drive shaft stops because the clutch is pressed the PTO shaft continues to spin and there is rust on the latter which could be causing rubbing/noise. Strangely there does seem to be any bearing between the two just a bit of grease.
I ll have another look in the morning, but I m guessing fixes for these two minor ailments might resolve the frightening sounds
PTO shaft inside drive shaft
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