Reply to Haole Cat:
How'd your assembly turn out? I've never done that job, but someday I know I will on my D-2, 😮
Aloha from Hawaii.
Hello Haloe-
Went well. The clutch packs were rust welded on the tapered shaft. Those took quite a bit of time. Don't give up on them. The races on the cone and thrust bearins had to be heated out. No too difficult. I was happy I pullled together the parts I needed ahead of time. Not only to keep moving, but so it is easier to see what exactly I was pulling out and what it was supposed to look like.CAT was actually cheaper on the thrust and cone bearings. Still pricey.
My clutch pack width is 3-7/16 inches across on each side. I did not end up replacing those discs. I recalled reading here or over on ACME that the factory width was somewhere around 3-7/16 inches.
The bearnings, both types, pressed on very nicely. The problem was that the right side thrust bearings were trashed. Keeping them oiled is extremely important.
I was surprised at how well the bearing seal #1D4324 looked upon dissassemby. The rubber was as soft and plyable as the new one I installed. So much so that if I did not have the replacement and could have removed it undamaged, I would had used it again. The thower 2B8822 is discontinued. I am happy those were in such good shape too.
The set screws in #1A5329 nut came out easily on the left side. The right side was a bit tuffer. All four were replaced. I did not replace those nuts...wish I would have ordered replacements. Old ones work fine, just a little gnarled. Especially on the right side where things were rattling around.
Next step is to install them in the tractor. Moving slowly, but moving. I had some real help yesterday. I did not get any photos-no camera with me down home....
If I have any suggestion prior to beginning that is to get the appropriat manuals and parts book. I lucked out and have a parts book for my D4 that has an index in the back that has the part numbers numerically tabulated. Worked great as a cross ref. This particular parts book also gives the weight of each part and the cost at the time of publication. It also gives the manufacturers part number for the bearings. Foe example the bearing #2B9049 is a Timken #555 S as listed in my parts book. The Form Number is 8480. This particular book also has in it the exploded view of the steering clucth/bevel gear assembly. That view was very helpful, not only in assembly, but in ordering parts too. I really lucked out finding it.
bernie