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Clutch Lever or Fngers being level 49 CUB

Posted: Thu Dec 26, 2019 7:34 pm
by Greg MacRae
I just bought a remanufactured clutch for a 49 CUB from a CASE dealer and the clutch levers or fingers do not appear to be level. Is this a problem.

Below are two pictures of the levers with the throughout bearing sitting on top which shows how out of level they are.

I also have a picture of the note inside the box that claims they are correctly set to OEM standards.

Any comments would be appreciated.

Clutch Installation Note Websize.jpg


Clutch finger not level2.jpeg


Clutch finger not level 1.jpeg

Re: Clutch Lever or Fngers being level 49 CUB

Posted: Thu Dec 26, 2019 7:42 pm
by Eugene
Bolt the pressure plate to the flywheel then check the finger height.

If out of adjustment you will need to melt the Loctite and readjust.

Re: Clutch Lever or Fngers being level 49 CUB

Posted: Thu Dec 26, 2019 7:57 pm
by Greg MacRae
Thanks Eugene

I was sure they should be level and was really surprised they were not.

Re: Clutch Lever or Fngers being level 49 CUB

Posted: Thu Dec 26, 2019 10:48 pm
by Crimson Tim
I believe I have read on here that on some of these, the finger height has been factory-set, but for a different tractor.

I think I have heard of some arriving set at 7/8”.

Once it is mounted to the flywheel, they should all be set at 1-1/4” for a Cub.

Re: Clutch Lever or Fngers being level 49 CUB

Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2019 7:36 am
by Stanton
Greg MacRae wrote:Thanks Eugene

I was sure they should be level and was really surprised they were not.


If you don't have the Service Manuals for your Cub, you may download them for free. They are located via "Quick Links" in the upper left corner of your screen. Hit that and a pull-down appears where you'll find "PDF Manuals". Through that link, you'll be able to download an Owner's Manual and any service manuals that interest you. Implement Manuals are also available.

Yes, all the clutch fingers are to be the same height/distance. Otherwise they'd tear up your throwout bearing in a hurry. Be sure to double-check any advice received on the Forum with your Service Manual.

For reference, here's a How To on clutch adjustment: http://farmallcub.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=141&t=6994

Re: Clutch Lever or Fngers being level 49 CUB

Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2019 6:12 pm
by Greg MacRae
Thanks to you all. Very good info and link to that old post is invaluable. I am a very visual guy and the pics are great.

Thanks again.