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D2-5U main clutch adjustment
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4 years 5 months ago #215296
by beaver-flat
D2-5U main clutch adjustment was created by beaver-flat
I'm trying to adjust the main clutch on my early D2-5U. Following the service manual and pulled out the button but I'm unable to get it to turn to tighten up the clutch. Any suggestions?
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4 years 5 months ago #215318
by ccjersey
Spray with WD40 and tap it around with a long drift and a hammer.
Does the mechanism look rusty?
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Replied by ccjersey on topic D2-5U main clutch adjustment
I'm trying to adjust the main clutch on my early D2-5U. Following the service manual and pulled out the button but I'm unable to get it to turn to tighten up the clutch. Any suggestions?
Spray with WD40 and tap it around with a long drift and a hammer.
Does the mechanism look rusty?
D2-5J's, D6-9U's, D318 and D333 power units, 12E-99E grader, 922B & 944A wheel loaders, D330C generator set, DW20 water tanker and a bunch of Jersey cows to take care of in my spare time:D
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4 years 5 months ago #215335
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Replied by beaver-flat on topic D2-5U main clutch adjustment
no rust but it did sit for 20 years out in the elements.
I'll try tapping it, probably just gummed up.
I'll try tapping it, probably just gummed up.
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4 years 5 months ago #215338
by Rome K/G
Replied by Rome K/G on topic D2-5U main clutch adjustment
Put the transmission in gear then try turning it.
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4 years 5 months ago #215342
by beaver-flat
Replied by beaver-flat on topic D2-5U main clutch adjustment
I had the transmission in gear, just couldn't get the spider to turn.
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4 years 5 months ago #215343
by Rome K/G
Replied by Rome K/G on topic D2-5U main clutch adjustment
Ok, keep putting rocking it back and forth, try a pry bar too. Make sure pin is all the way out.
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4 years 5 months ago #215344
by neil
Cheers,
Neil
Pittsford, NY
Replied by neil on topic D2-5U main clutch adjustment
Second that - if the pin is a bit rusty, it can sometimes not come all the way out - you can use a feeler gauge to confirm it's clear of the pressure plate. If it's not clear, don't whale on it. Spray it with some stuff, then turn it with your fingers and loosen it up. Once it comes all the way clear, then you can fashion a fork to put behind the knob to hold it open while you adjust
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Neil
Pittsford, NY
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