160 Clutch Shim Question

Message Topic Search Topic Options Post Reply Create New Topic Printable Version Translate Topic

   I recently had my clutch rebuilt for my One-Sixty and I have a question about the shims.

My tractor is a an "early" model which the service manual indicates should have 3 shims between the stop plate and the crown ring (marked as Position 1 in the photo below).  This should total 18 shims to cover the 6 bolts.

The clutch came with six shims and paperwork that states the following:
"Flywheel Step = 0.175"
"0.060 shim must be installed between flywheel and pressure plate cover"  

I think "between the flywheel and pressure plate cover" describes Position 2 in the photo.

My question is do I need to put the shims in Position 1, Position 2, or Both.

I'm going to call the company that did the clutch and see what they have to say also.

	This site is not affiliated with AGCO Inc., Duluth GA., Allis-Chalmers Co., Milwaukee, WI., or any surviving or related corporate entity. All trademarks remain the property of their respective owners. All information presented herein should be considered the result of an un-moderated public forum with no responsibility for its accuracy or usability assumed by the users and sponsors of this site or any corporate entity.
	The Forum	Parts and Services	Unofficial Allis Store	Tractor Shows	Serial Numbers	History

Author	Message Topic Search Topic Options Post Reply Create New Topic Printable Version Translate Topic
Flyer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Silver Level Access Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: TN Points: 457	Post Options Post Reply Quote Flyer Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 160 Clutch Shim Question Posted: 12 Feb 2018 at 8:58am
	I recently had my clutch rebuilt for my One-Sixty and I have a question about the shims. My tractor is a an "early" model which the service manual indicates should have 3 shims between the stop plate and the crown ring (marked as Position 1 in the photo below). This should total 18 shims to cover the 6 bolts. The clutch came with six shims and paperwork that states the following: "Flywheel Step = 0.175" "0.060 shim must be installed between flywheel and pressure plate cover" I think "between the flywheel and pressure plate cover" describes Position 2 in the photo. My question is do I need to put the shims in Position 1, Position 2, or Both. I'm going to call the company that did the clutch and see what they have to say also.
	An optimist sees the glass as half full. The pessimist sees the glass as half empty. The engineer sees a glass with double the required capacity.

Sponsored Links

Flyer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Silver Level Access Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: TN Points: 457	Post Options Post Reply Quote Flyer Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Feb 2018 at 9:57am
	Question answered. The paper that came with the clutch should have had a diagram on it with a very helpful picture indicating the shims are intended to go in the same location as described in the service manual. The company directed me to a digital version of the instruction sheet that included the helpful picture. Edited by Flyer - 12 Feb 2018 at 9:59am
	An optimist sees the glass as half full. The pessimist sees the glass as half empty. The engineer sees a glass with double the required capacity.

Rick Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Jonesburg,Mo. Points: 3695	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rick Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Feb 2018 at 11:24am
	Yes...it should have (3) shims between the cover assembly and the flywheel as the manual indicates for proper release. Rick