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smokiejoe70
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Hello fellas, I  haven't been on hear in a while. What is the best way to free up a stuck steering clutch on a 1954 D2. I have tried everything I  know to do except tear it down.
The tractor is #5U 13773
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Sun, Nov 20, 2022 8:28 AM
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What have you done so far? I have gotten lucky before by adjustment to the maximum and riding the brakes to heat them up. Other times, not so lucky! JM
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Sun, Nov 20, 2022 8:38 AM
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What have you done so far? I have gotten lucky before by adjustment to the maximum and riding the brakes to heat them up. Other times, not so lucky! JM
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I broke mine free by chaining the blade to a tree- and tying the steering clutch lever back----the forward and reverse strain on the clutch seemed better than just towing a heavy implement
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Sun, Nov 20, 2022 9:41 PM
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I broke mine free by chaining the blade to a tree- and tying the steering clutch lever back----the forward and reverse strain on the clutch seemed better than just towing a heavy implement
Hi, dependzic.
Interesting concept reversing the strain on the clutch multiple times to work it free. How long did it take?

Also, does it require a very big tree for a D2? LOL.

Just my warped sense of humor at work.

You have a wonderful day. Best wishes. Deas Plant.

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Sun, Nov 20, 2022 10:15 PM
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Hi, dependzic.
Interesting concept reversing the strain on the clutch multiple times to work it free. How long did it take?

Also, does it require a very big tree for a D2? LOL.

Just my warped sense of humor at work.
Deas it took maybe a couple of hours over a few days--I had the clutch compartments full of diesel also---only needed about a 6 inch tree as i chained to it low to the ground!
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Sun, Nov 20, 2022 11:57 PM
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Deas it took maybe a couple of hours over a few days--I had the clutch compartments full of diesel also---only needed about a 6 inch tree as i chained to it low to the ground!
This link, if it works, shows how I did it:

https://www.acmoc.org/bb/discussion-d72/20318-d4-6u-steering-clutch-question?start=10#164965

Daron
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Tue, Nov 22, 2022 10:06 AM
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