lol I wondered if anyone would pick up on that detail. lol ha ha I needed that chuckle! been a rough day but getting close to finishing this machine repair
Good work, Dave. I replaced an engine in a 1972 Vega back in 1979. It took me about 3 months to remove and reinstall a rebuilt engine. During the process, I installed a new clutch, pressure plate, and throw out bearing. The clutch was a bear to figure out but I got it installed.... incorrectly 😖. I still have flashbacks of that when I see engine/transmission tear downs. Now, it's a breeze but it took that one major "oh sh*t" to brand into my brain housing. So the moral of all my rambling is to mind all intricate parts or details so you don't have an "OS" moment like I did. You're not over thinking your re-install one bit; just take your time and check the details several times before you seal the hatch. Have a fine week my brother. 👍🏽🙂
exactly and I cant afford no OS moments. its not in the budget at all. lol ha ha slow is how this project needs to go. double checking every thing. plus I dont want to give out information in the video that is not 100% accurate for this model tractor. some fool with a lawyer may hold me accountable. I sure dont need that. of course I doubt any lawyer could get much out of me since I dont have anything but a few years of horse sense pounded into my brain. lol
Your knowledge is incredible Dave,I would have a panic attack seeing all the parts from the tractor off..lol take it easy brother! Can’t wait to see the tractor back up and going
Whenever I have doubts about the torque on the bolts and that the compounding factors of what could go wrong if they back out and how long it would take to get back in I usually always put blue loctite on. I’ve heard plenty of stories of people taking the flywheel off of a tractor and one or more of the bolts were loose. So I can’t see how it would hurt to add that one little step if you are having doubts.
@@daveknowshow I would not put oil on the threads for that location I’d be too worried about vibration when in use and the loctite is a lubricant until the moment it it hardens.
@@dantadysak5485 yeah no lube on the pressure plate bolts just the fly wheel bolts. this thing is not suppose to vibrate at all. its supposedly precision balanced. we shall see.
lol at 58 I'm a little late to the party. lol ha ha. I think I did do a clutch job years ago when I did an engine swap in a friends ford pick up truck. that was like 30 years ago.
Man Dave 20 lb ft sure doesn’t sound like enough torque to me but then again working on the old Harley’s we just tightened stuff til it squeaked and gave it another half turn lol
same for me I always just crank it decent tight based on size of the bolt. figured since I have the service manual I would go off the kubota specs but 20 sure seems low. according to my son its just enough to keep them from coming out and not stretching the threads since the bolts are small anyway. stripping the bolt thread would render the fly wheel worthless since its precision balanced. to replace the fly wheel is nearly a thousand dollars after tax and shipping maybe a little more. so I went with the specs. I'm no mechanic by a long shot I just play one on youtube TV lol ha ha joking.
Doing great work Dave. I can't wait to see it go back together and run again. For a 2005 model tractor that thing looks almost new. I'll bet it's going to run good as new when you are done with it.
Another well explained DIY.
Good job Dave 👍
thanks Rand I will be so glad when this is over.
We getting there , Mission possible. All the power to you.
Mr. Dave🙏
man I'm counting down the days to get this over with! so tired of working on this project.
@@daveknowshow
I hear you and I believe on you once you start a marathon you will reach the finish line ahead of everyone. Go Dave Go. 🙏
@@eritree9794 with God's help I will make it!
@@daveknowshow
🙏Amen to that🙏
Hi Dave. Like the inside of the t shirt wiping technique. Shade tree at it,s finest. Still good to go to town if need to .Have a great day.
lol I wondered if anyone would pick up on that detail. lol ha ha I needed that chuckle! been a rough day but getting close to finishing this machine repair
Won't be long and you will be back in the seat! The spray lube is a good idea Dave. Have a good week my friend! See ya!
its getting closer by the day!
OMG look like a big job Dave I love to do mechanic but !!! I think I prefer building stuff. Have a good week.
I'm not a fan of mechanic work. the more I do the less I like it. will be glad when this is over.
Good work, Dave. I replaced an engine in a 1972 Vega back in 1979. It took me about 3 months to remove and reinstall a rebuilt engine. During the process, I installed a new clutch, pressure plate, and throw out bearing. The clutch was a bear to figure out but I got it installed.... incorrectly 😖. I still have flashbacks of that when I see engine/transmission tear downs. Now, it's a breeze but it took that one major "oh sh*t" to brand into my brain housing. So the moral of all my rambling is to mind all intricate parts or details so you don't have an "OS" moment like I did. You're not over thinking your re-install one bit; just take your time and check the details several times before you seal the hatch. Have a fine week my brother. 👍🏽🙂
exactly and I cant afford no OS moments. its not in the budget at all. lol ha ha slow is how this project needs to go. double checking every thing. plus I dont want to give out information in the video that is not 100% accurate for this model tractor. some fool with a lawyer may hold me accountable. I sure dont need that. of course I doubt any lawyer could get much out of me since I dont have anything but a few years of horse sense pounded into my brain. lol
@@daveknowshow So funny but I do know exactly what you mean. 😀
Looking good! Thanks
thanks Chuck I will so be happy when this is over. getting tired of the job.
How's she goin'? Getting the clutch back on is a big step towards getting the tractor back together!! Nice going!!! Take care!!
thanks Mike I'm so over this tractor job. just want it done already!
Your knowledge is incredible Dave,I would have a panic attack seeing all the parts from the tractor off..lol take it easy brother! Can’t wait to see the tractor back up and going
I can tell you I could not do this if not for my photographic memory. its a blessing and a curse.
Whenever I have doubts about the torque on the bolts and that the compounding factors of what could go wrong if they back out and how long it would take to get back in I usually always put blue loctite on. I’ve heard plenty of stories of people taking the flywheel off of a tractor and one or more of the bolts were loose. So I can’t see how it would hurt to add that one little step if you are having doubts.
true thing is these tractors require oil put on the threads of the bolts for " assembly lube " which means the blue loc tight wont stick anyway.
@@daveknowshow I would not put oil on the threads for that location I’d be too worried about vibration when in use and the loctite is a lubricant until the moment it it hardens.
@@dantadysak5485 yeah no lube on the pressure plate bolts just the fly wheel bolts. this thing is not suppose to vibrate at all. its supposedly precision balanced. we shall see.
Stretching a bolt isn't a good thing either. Nice job Dave. Brings back memories for me doing my first clutch job at 16. :-)
lol at 58 I'm a little late to the party. lol ha ha. I think I did do a clutch job years ago when I did an engine swap in a friends ford pick up truck. that was like 30 years ago.
Man Dave 20 lb ft sure doesn’t sound like enough torque to me but then again working on the old Harley’s we just tightened stuff til it squeaked and gave it another half turn lol
same for me I always just crank it decent tight based on size of the bolt. figured since I have the service manual I would go off the kubota specs but 20 sure seems low. according to my son its just enough to keep them from coming out and not stretching the threads since the bolts are small anyway. stripping the bolt thread would render the fly wheel worthless since its precision balanced. to replace the fly wheel is nearly a thousand dollars after tax and shipping maybe a little more. so I went with the specs. I'm no mechanic by a long shot I just play one on youtube TV lol ha ha joking.
@@daveknowshow the folks that design this stuff know way better than guys like us lol. You rarely go wrong following their specs
@@jimbennett1519 i agree 100%
What are the dimensions of your clutch alignment tool? I have to put a clutch in my Kubota next week. Great videos
Honestly don’t remember. However it’s fairly easy to measure at the new clutch and the new pilot bearing.
Doing great work Dave. I can't wait to see it go back together and run again. For a 2005 model tractor that thing looks almost new. I'll bet it's going to run good as new when you are done with it.
I'm hoping so, its been a few bumps to get this far but nothing to major.