D15 Power Director

I'm in the process of addressing several issues within the torque tube of my D15 Diesel (1961, Series 1).  One problem is that the power director has never worked.  The tractor has been in the family since the 80's and we've always only had high range.  The power director lever just feels loose as you move it front to back.  The set screw at the base of the lever has been checked but that's all we've ever done.  This winter I've decided to finally get this fixed (as well as replacing seals and bearings within torque tube, and PTO lever o-ring).  I thought I would start off by looking in the power director access panel to see what I can find out.  It appears that the brass collar is broken/loose.  It's kind of hard to see but I wanted to see if you guys can tell anything...

The tractor gets less than 10 hours of use per year. It's stored inside but still very humid here. There was oil in the power director compartment. I'm not sure how wet the clutch pack is supposed to stay.

Thanks for the info.  I'll post some pictures of her split in the next day or so.  Will keep you guys updated with my progress.  Appreciate the help!

nice stand. 

Been making steady progress with getting the torque tube ready for removal.  I think all I have left to do is to remove the dip sticks and the power director shaft that the fork mounts to.    

Nice. Headed down that road shortly with my 190. I'm actually quite anxious to do it. Keep us updated, I will surely be watching for the updates.

And make sure to remove the power director oil dipstick! Otherwise you'll split it 1" apart and you'll wonder why it wont go any further

What are you thinking is the source of the rattle?

Lots of rust, low fluid level and a moisture issue. Did this tractor sit outside? At least you know what’s wrong at this point. I would rebuild the power director after seeing the damage.

Edited by AC720Man - 16 Oct 2021 at 10:01pm

Tractor sat outside for many years prior to me getting it. Since then it is stored in a shop.
The tractor developed a rattle from the torque tube when idling in neutral with foot clutch out. It would go away if you bumped up the RPMs a little. Foot clutch was rebuilt a couple years back. I was assuming I also had a bad bearing in the torque tube, but it may have been the brass collar.
I'll post pictures of the torque tube soon. Need to decide where it will live while I take it apart. Will probably do another thread on it too.
Alex, thanks for the video! Very helpful. Yes the power director will be rebuilt.

I had a little time last night to get the power director off.  Thanks again Alex as the video helped.  Definitely having it in low range made things easier!  The power director clutch pack will be rebuilt.  I also have a few pictures of the torque tube below for you guys.  

Thanks polarbear.  I'm just learning as I go.  Using this forum and my service manual as a resource.  Taking pictures anyway so thought I would post them on the forum for others to see.  Somebody may spot a problem that I would have missed!

Edited by WeisAC2 - 21 Oct 2021 at 12:49pm

Well's it's been a group effort, but I got the rebuilt power director reinstalled.  Thought I would post some pic's for you guys.  I'm ready to put this to use!  I still got a little ways to go on the torque tube.  

Thanks tbran.  The thrust plates were replaced along with all new clutch discs.  This tractor came with the power director broken.  I'm thinking that it was run low on oil which is what caused the problem.