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by rossb
Tue Aug 22, 2006 1:11 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 1955 JD 40C Steering Clutch Rebuild Problems
Replies: 9
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1955 JD 40C Steering Clutch Rebuild Problems

I completed rebuilding both steering clutches with resurfaced clutch plates and new .155' fibers. The steel discs were rust pitted so I worked them together in a tub of fine sandblast sand and water. I had to double up one fiber on each side to get the right height Both clutches worked well and last...
by rossb
Mon Jul 17, 2006 12:57 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 1955 JD 40C Steering Clutch Rebuild Problems
Replies: 9
Views: 12645

1955 JD 40C Steering Clutch Rebuild Problems

I am rebuilding the steering clutches on my Crawler after they were slipping and have run into some problems with the rebuild parts. 1. The new fiber clutches are .155 thick not the .170 -.190 specked in the manual. Is this OK? Some of my old ones are .155 and others are thicker to .190". 2. The sta...