CA Hand Clutch
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Topic: CA Hand Clutch
Posted By: Les Kerf
Subject: CA Hand Clutch
Date Posted: 05 Nov 2025 at 7:44pm
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Pulled the hand clutch from the CA today, it is well lubricated   |
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Posted By: CA13414
Date Posted: 06 Nov 2025 at 7:53pm
That is indeed well lubricated!!!!  A mess of leaking oil and years of organic material. Our was full of corn shucks and grime was packed in like a bird nest. All the oil and worn down springs and clutch plate = slipping. At least yours was one unit. Some or our trouble was because the hand clutch was not bolted to the brake unit and loose (all 6 bolts were sheered off). Thus, was the source of noise and failure to disengage and re-engage. ------------- Helping the aged survive and thrive! 1953 CA |
Posted By: Les Kerf
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2025 at 7:11am
The surprising thing is that the clutch wasn't slipping and seemed to function correctly in all respects. Granted, we never worked it very hard either; this is the tractor that I purchased earlier this year for cheap and have been tinkering on ever since. The main clutch is worn out so we have it split and both final drives are off; an unrelated semi-emergency developed with my Son-in-law's truck that requires shop space so the CA is now shoved to the side for the duration.
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CA13414 wrote:Posted By: Chaimers
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2025 at 6:10pm
| If you have it tore down that far did you give it any thought about putting the hand clutch on the left side? I feel it should have been over there from factory. JMO |
Posted By: Les Kerf
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2025 at 7:05pm
Yup, as a matter of fact, Grandson and I have already made that decision in order to be able to run the hydraulics at the same time as releasing the hand clutch. Not quite sure what we will use to steer with, knees, perhaps?
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Posted By: rilenz
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2025 at 5:27am
| I always wanted to move the clutch to the other side. But didn't think it was possible . Is it a real problem or more or less switching axle and clutch parts side to side? |
Posted By: Les Kerf
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2025 at 5:43am
We have yet to complete this project, but I have read several threads about this, and all indications that I can see since opening up the tractor appear to be 'just' a matter of switching components. "Nuthin' to it but to do it" I fully intend to post updates as we make progress.
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Posted By: rilenz
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2025 at 5:49am
| will definitely be on the lookout for your progress and hopefully attempt the task after the winter plowing I do with my ac ca |
Posted By: Les Kerf
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2025 at 12:57pm
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I opened up the Lambert clutch today, at a bare minimum it is in need of new clutch linings, re-surfacing the pressure plates would probably be advisable. Also, the brake drum surface is heavily worn. I am open to suggestions
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Posted By: PaulB
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2025 at 1:59pm
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Check with Rick Corder. That clutch disc uses the exact same lining as a certain hated color tractor's brake disc. He's not doing clutches any more, but he just may reline that disc for you.
If he won't I could reline your disc. ------------- If it was fun to pull in LOW gear, I could have a John Deere. Real pullers don't have speed limits. If you can't make it GO... make it SHINY |
Posted By: Les Kerf
Date Posted: 19 Nov 2025 at 6:33am
Thanks Paul, I may need to take you up on that offer, Rick was pretty adamant when announced that he was quitting the clutch business.
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Posted By: rilenz
Date Posted: 20 Nov 2025 at 8:18am
| Hey Les according to a fellow on here he used a piece of DOM pipe |
Posted By: Les Kerf
Date Posted: 20 Nov 2025 at 8:45am
That would likely be the easiest way to facilitate sleeving.
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