My neighbor, who is a chicken farmer, somehow managed to talk me into putting a clutch in his big old manure spreader truck. I fought the same battle that you did except I was laying under it on concrete with thousands of these black beetles from hell biting me because they apparently thought I resembled a huge lump of chicken shit. I eventually had to use long threaded rod on each side of the trans to pull the trans up to the back of the engine block. When it was done I told him that he wanted to remain friends with me don’t ever ask me to work on a chicken shit spreader again. The beetles that live in the bed of those trucks will eat you alive. I’m too old to fight the big stuff anymore. Have a Merry Christmas my friend.
Just a friendly reminder guys; don’t skip the ads so JT can get some revenue, he needs all the help he can get. This would be a tough task for two guys and all the right tools let alone a guy working alone, in a dimly lit barn with just enough heat to stave off hypothermia. You sir are an Animal. Well done!
Ok, I'm an ad skipper but now you've pointed that out I won't in future. --- I agree with your good advice and hope that many, many more of us who find these brilliant videos so interesting and enjoyable follow your sound advice. I have only recently found JT (or perhaps JTS? ) and have subscribed. He must spend a hell of a lot of extra time videoing and editing these for us to enjoy -- and because of this his jobs will take him much longer to complete instead of him just getting on with the job without filming. I notice that he also takes the time to reply to many peoples questions. JT deserves all the support we can give him (and his lovely cat! ) and I really hope lots of us will heed Corydrvers excellent suggestion and let the adverts run to help our guy. William Prince ---- From England PS I have enjoyed many trips to USA over the years. Have been to lots of antique tractor shows and museums, and visited a lot of collections. Regards to everyone that I have met in the USA (and Canada).
Yeah hooo!! It’s time to celebrate. A job well done JT. You’re absolutely right, it takes persistence, patients, and determination. You possess them all even with the swear word blitz. Can’t wait to see the final results.
I had a similar issue fitting a rear differential on my dump truck. Couldn't get it alligned for the final inch. The relief when it finally slid into place was monumental. I felt Like I had gone a few rounds with Mike Tyson. Battered, bruised and sore for a good week.
Nice work JT! Done clutches on tractor trailer before even with the right tools it is a bear. We had to replace trans(18 speed) did the clutch and rear seal on the cumins isx. It was a bear but myself and the other mechanic got it done in a day.
I know how you feel and I know about walking away for a while. You can settle your mind and take solice in getting the hard part done. Now just gotta button it up and enjoy what comes next. Fire that Behemoth Up, and go for a Celebration Ride. Excellent Job Young Man 👍🚜🇺🇲
J T My grandfather said you did a great job. And that you're right, if you put your mind to it. You could accomplish anything. He And I watch your channel together. He turned 96 today. He's always told me that you can do anything. If you put your mind to it He also told me to tell you That if you're not cursing your doing something wrong. So keep up the great work . We're both looking forward to what you Do Next Thank you
Excellent video JT :) also I know task to something like that and I knew getting to it soon ! But had thought you could do to and all working out well too also! But you have and I know have my challenges to also working super! My girlfriend who lives in different province than me and she had no hoist to also she had replaced clutch and rebuilt transmission in her 1992 Ford Ranger Sport Pickup back in 2013 we talk on phone plus video together to do Lol ! Also funny part 8 days later up running and test drive too after! She had no problem since ! First one did ever at own home and in Winters Season month too colder than you say ! But walking her thru too only thing was tough was Gear Shifter Manual transmission one to put new in floor so Shifter plus a sensor on top not break off to because Computer need know ! But all was challenging for because Right hand got hurt in accident years ago on been Welder so not fun ! Plus had operation on it but still no same left one anymore! But still she keeps going strong too also!
Great job and not a easy one that is for sure. The only thing with working alone on something of that nature is getting hurt, always good to take your phone with you just in case. Can't wait to see the old Steiger up and running again.
Great job, you shouildda included some of the cussin and swearin and knuckle bustin for comic relief. Glad you still have all your digits and appendages. Now you need to drag a Big Bud oughta the weeds.
J T thank God we don't live in a county like the ussr. We can beleive as we want! You like red , i like green. The stud bolts would be an ideal i'd use. At my age i'm not going to tackel a clutch!
When I worked building driveshafts, selling clutches and surfacing flywheels. We always replaced the lugs in the flywheel that the center plate slides on. Those large truck clutches and flywheels are so much fun to work with. Good job getting er done.
Great Video, JT. Warren from Western Truck and Tractor Repair puts all the components on the transmission input shaft and slides it together then through the adjustment window stats a pressure plate bolt and rolls the engine over until everything is started, then rolls it over to torque them down. It’s supposed to be a bunch easier. Most of the older farm equipment was fairly easy to work on, but it took patience, and a good service manual. Thanks for the Videos. Have a good weekend.
I’ve heard of that, but wasn’t sure how I’d get the pegs on the flywheel and the slots on the middle plate between the disks lined up. There must be a trick to it 😉
Hey buddy we all feel it when we work on things and it’s supposed to go right together but it don’t sometimes you just have to walk away calm down say a few cuss words throw a few wrench’s. But once it’s done you get the greatest sense of satisfaction
sometimes ya just have to say a few wirty dords to get the job done.Anyway love your channel and content,keep up the good work from New Brunswick,Canada.
Awesome job there sir, the only thing better than $4 pitchers with lunch at the Mexican joint here is watching JT’s newest video while while enjoying the food and drinks
Ha!...you admitted it! No way that job would get finished without some bad words flying around that shop. I think my neighbors a half mile away can hear me when im doing a project like that one! I thought you might use that same stud (no, not that one) trick when lining up that transmission. I did that on the 1805 clutch housing and that drive shaft slid right in the first try.
Used lots of different bolt sizes cut off to make lining dowels to help make it easier to put things together, neat idea. Good job , now you can park down the end of the driveway and decorate it for Christmas
Congrats JT, on getting the Flywheel, clutch plates and pressor plate in and trans-on/bolted, And u still have all of ur Fingers.. JT, have 4 beers on me.. I agree, Fluffy woulda been in the way..
Very cool, Mr. JT ! - You presented yourself with a nice pre-Christmas present here - and us with good entertainment, as usual. How much was it, all that new gear? Would you mind telling?
Well here's a good laugh for u ...I was changing out a transmission in a Volvo truck 1 time now I dint know there was 2 models at that time so I picked up this used transmission the guy said it will fit no problem so I tried for 2 days it would not go in watt he forgot to tell me was I would have to put the other style clutch plates in 😢😢 so I know how hard it can be and yes more than a few choice words I can tell u lol lol ..u done well in that small space thks for the content look forward to the next 1 ...
I been in that position a few times, on my own, using all the swear words going, even making a few up, few trapped fingers, head usually came in for a knock or two. A couple of set studs (heads sawn off, like yours) screwed into the engine, need to be long enough so gearbox housing gets on the studs before the input shaft bumps into the clutch, hats off to you bro, have a gallon of ale on me...
Good job JT. I knew there would be a lot of cussin. But let me tell you, there's not many people in the world, if any have done that on their own. Shit I would have drank a half case of beer at this point. 😂😂.
Congrats! Job well done, and done well. It'll be only a day or three before it's ready to go out, and wait for spring? Persistance, the difference between getting at 'er, and getting 'er done!
Well done and I have done a couple of clutches when I was young and fought and fought with them and all of a sudden in they slid in so I know what you went through in a smaller way so great job getting it in
When dealing with multi plate clutches there are a few things I do that seem to help. As I start tightening the pressure plate. I ever so slightly lift on the alignment tool, AND I rotate the tool to make sure all splines are on the exact same plane. I will verify there is no drag on the alignment tool. If a person doesn't lift up on these heavy clutch systems you are relying on a piece of plastic resting inside less of an inch of bearing surface all while having six or so inches of stick out. I can tell when I have the transmission square. I can't tell if the transmission is duplicating the alignment tools induced sag.
That was kinda how I ended up getting it in line. Slowly going around the clutch tightening bolts little by little wile lifting and moving the tool around till it didn’t bind up. That was my major problem is that it wanted to bind on the plates after tight
@@jtsbarnngrill6873 I feel ya. I should have mentioned that in your previous video. I can imagine the frustration. Climbing a flight of stairs just to be in a confined space... or climb down to work from a craw space. What friction material did you go with? Almost looked ceramic.
@@jtsbarnngrill6873 Well let us know how it feels and works over the long term. Never run a ceramic in that application. The friction material industry continues to improve. Ten years ago ceramic had pretty harsh engagement... but the engagement time on a tractor is nothing.
Im not saying a word.... your doing it the way I would do it.... and I got 15 years of ASE Master truck technician speaking.... you are doing it as best as it works... Anyone who argues Dont know or never... did you put the new clutch Brake in? Always used an old input shaft to align the clutch discs... but I know you didnt have one and the clutch install jack I used couldnt get in there
@@jtsbarnngrill6873you did good JT.... now you can change any tractor trailer truck clutch.... you need one to do? LOL. Once she slides in its like awww... just gotta slip into that pilot bearing....its in there as long as the clutch fork is slid behind the clutch bearing... all your fingers is always good.... you did great for a newb on it
I saw a black plastic sleeve in the clutch and it was gone just before you put the transmission in place. Is that what you used to line up all the clutch parts? Did that come with the clutch or is that a special tool?
Walking away from things for a little while - drinking beers keeps you sane.. At times wondering why you just didn't walk away in the first place when somebody had some old equipment for sale - never again - a month later you hear of this guy who just happens to.... Human perseverance - never to old to do the same mistakes again. Once bitten - twice an idiot...
Ive always preferred using an input shaft from the trans that is cut off. Then i take a hammer and tap the shaft around until i can hit the end of the shaft and it freely bounces back and out when the clutch is tightened down. Never liked those plastic alignment tools.
@@Katchi_ if the 7/16 bolts in a 3406b are stripped where transmission bolts to the engine you’re suggesting to throw the engine away. Why not use a 12 mm metric bolt, better than a helio coil.
