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Anybody think it would be possible to replace the PTO CLUTCH ON THE EARLY YEAR CC’s up to the 169’s with a modern Electric clutch, for reliability and practicality???
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PTO CLUTCH REPLACEMENT
- Thread starter jamarks
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You would have to drill and tap the holes for mounting it and make sure they are properly indicated and true to the centerline of the crankshaft.
Jack,for what it's worth..pics show elec mounted on 301.I made a bracket to mount on to engine bolts ,had to rig a stop point for clutch hold.To keep pulley for sg belt the old clutch needed face cut off that allowed enough room to mount elec on engine shaft..This is an ongoing project which means untested but I strongly believe it will work.the green handle has no value..hope it helps thinking it thru...
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My thought is why would you want to when the old style lasts for years and years and engages much smoother ! My 109 has had the same clutch for the 16 years I've owned it and don't know how long before that, the only thing I did was replace the fiber button with a brass one ..
I was thinking on the same line to replace with electric. But instead I rebuilt mine on my 71 and i performs great. surprise to me that it works so well. easy to adjust if needed down the road. Or should I say (Down the Lawn)
Some of us like to experiment,a simple fact..My intent is the elec. will control a hyd. pump not a mower deck with several additions in mind as well.I have several cubs that are ALL original and will stay that way.....Just simply trying a different idea...
I agree Gary, Mine is set up for a lawn machine and will do any improvement to make it cut Lawns better.
Manual clutches are serviceable, reliable and much cheaper to rebuild with the kit. Electric clutches are expensive, pretty much non-rebuildable and adapting it to an 1X8/9 Series will take time and the proper design/machine work to accomplish. It has been done by others and there is information here on the forum by those who have done it.
