Clutch is out! Changing a clutch on your Steiger Bearcat!

Got the clutch out of the green b@s+ard!
It was heavy, crowded, but it’s out 😉

[@LukeLong-oi4uc]

You’re definitely no idiot. Speak only positively about yourself. You’re a nice guy that is giving it your best, and that’s what counts! You are probably correct on thinking that it wasn’t properly adjusted originally, or they road the clutch in the past. I’ve noticed in some farm videos where guys will drop a ripper or chisel all the way down and let out off the clutch and it makes me cringe. I personally never touch the clutch while the implements in the ground unless it’s an emergency. I make sure the tractor is rolling and is near proper rpm before I set the tool down, and I raise it up and throttle down before clutching. Clutching in full pull mode is a sure fire way to smoke any clutch. I don’t think the average person realizes how much heat is created when the clutch is improperly used or out of adjustment and how much it shortens its life.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on! I agree with all your points!

[@gleanerk]

Well done JT! Don’t forget to eat a lot of wheaties cereal before you reinstall clutch assembly!

[@ronzezulka6646]

Rock star status buddy. Git after it.

[@joeymortenson5827]

You truly are a DIY guy . Awesome video thank you !!

[@LeslieOtwell]

Guide studs for install get some extra long bolts cut off heads and she will slip right on. Done that many times on all kinds of equipment.

[@edwardking2217]

Excellent job winging it my friend

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks!

[@LeslieOtwell]

To add while you are there replace rear main seal. That has bitten me in the ass before. But fantastic work JT!

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video JT :) your not idiot also your smart person plus like challenges and test skills on something new ! Then can say you did it and help out another person struggling on fix up in new ways doing it too ! I know that craw space in cab is tight and hard move too can see in videos do too ! Also myself 6 foot 7 inches would work for me too be saying choice bad words! I had one task working on my late Father 1968 McCormick International 105C combine gas tell was not fun and my dad's same height as me to plus oldest brother to was lots hours and days to do to when fix say thanks goodness never again !

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I’ll bet at that height there are many challenges when it comes to working on stuff!

[@AndrewHCann]

@@jtsbarnngrill6873 yes agree JT and some go ways be tall for also some not !

[@lesgaal4017]

Great video JT just a bit of advice get some long bolts the same thread as flywheel bolts, cut of the heads then screw into the flywheel to use as a alignment guide and to carry the weight. Hope the advice helps and luv your videos cheers. Australia.

[@GeneMusall]

First I have to say you are not an idiot! That was the best using your noggin to solve a problem I’ve ever seen. And I’m sure you’re going to have a successful installation with a few bugs.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thank you! 😉

[@repairmanjoe8081]

Damn good job JT! My late uncle told me that there are a limited amount of people that can just look st something and know how to take 🙃 apart/repair something without any directions or instructions 🤔. You are definitely one of them! He also paid me this compliment which being as critical and as much as a dick he could be at times was actually a huge compliment! He died almost 😔 exactly one year ago and he turned out to be one of my best friends. Weird. Anyway, keep em coming my friend!, and like Larry says 🙄, Gitter done!😊

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks! I appreciate that!

[@mikeboring1293]

Love pulling a transmission to replace a clutch it’s so much fun said no one 😂. It really is a blessing to being able to work on top of those and you did t need to get underneath or split it.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Very true! Nothing like the clutch on my old JD 7520

[@andywilkinson3792]

Nice one j.t at least it's out that's main thing. Ya go to be a hand full to get back in. Just a thought could you put a board up in between the engine and axle so it doesn't drop down to far. Great job. From Andy in uk

[@joelpalmer1466]

Enjoy the videos! Maybe you have the info, but in case not, stepped flywheels need both surfaces ground in relation to each other, since the clutch doesnt bolt to ground friction faying surface like in a pickup or car. Keep up the good work!

[@AndrewReid-wb9ih]

he who dares wins....great show jt 🚜🚜

[@keithtyson6457]

Good job pulling that. 800 lb. clutch . Keep the videos coming, how don’t know , and for what it’s you are in my top 5. Enjoy your humor 😂

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks! I appreciate that! I’ll keep the fun stuff rolling 😉

[@marklowe330]

I use to sell that style of clutch and resurface flywheels when I worked as a drive line technician building and repairing drive shafts for almost anything that had one.

[@RayScrafield]

Well done J.T. As I said before, you amaze me.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks!

[@davebur3350]

Good-Luck Squeezing-In another "LITTLE-PROJECT"...That VERSATILE isn't No Spring-Chicken!!! Hehee...

[@SODAK2276]

Tough job but you managed it well. Looking forward to seeing it in the field.

[@terryhobdy5727]

Good job. I enjoyed the video.

[@ryanduren2739]

Great video JT!

[@bill227]

I can appreciate what you’re doing. I’ve been fixing things just like you. No idea how or why but managed to fix it in the end.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

That’s all that matters! The end it works!

[@DarkTiran]

Right on man. She will be dragging tillage equipment like a champ come spring. You reminded me of something I was taught in college; "Most people look at things designed to only fit one way as error proofing. But a select few view it as a challenge."

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Indeed! Someone will find a way to mess it up lol

[@narisse89]

U made it look easy

[@timr9358]

Great Video! Good thing your a Skinny Guy to crawl down inside that frame!😎

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

😆. If I were any bigger that would be impossible lol

[@kenwillis8487]

Considering that I’ve spent an entire weekend extracting busted flywheel bolts I’d say u did good thus far! I was snickering at the beginning where you were talking thru the project and had that look of stalling lol! I do that a lot on big projects that I’ve never done before! Then most of the time I’m pleasantly surprised at how not so sucky it was lol!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right! I like to refer to it as “careful planning”. Not stalling 😆😆

[@mattcase1156]

You are the Man!

[@Englishpatriot106]

Another lunchtime special 👍😃

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

😊. I try to be timely lol

[@johnhansen4550]

Glad it went well for you- I think you were right. They replaced a clutch incorrectly. You're doing GREAT!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks 👍

[@corydriver7634]

Wooo whoooo! JTs got a new video out, awesome!

[@America-First2024]

The ending…. Lmaooooo! 🤣

[@josephatherton2781]

Good work J T . Getting that gear box and clutch out . On your own .

[@Farmer1277]

If that setup is just like a typical semi, I would also replace the clutch brake thats on the input shaft of the trans. I always check the input for wear along with excessive play on the input shaft bearing in the trans as well. For adjusting the clutches i use a really long 5/16" bolt 6 or 7" long and stick it between the throwout bearing and the clutch break to set the adjustment on the clutch. But most times when installing a clutch on a freshly ground flywheel, it will end up being pretty close but not always. I use a prybar or a prop rod to hold the pedal down when adjusting the clutch. Just sucks to have to get out to release the clutch pedal lol. Depending on what you want to spend there is a self adjusting clutch setup out there that you could install and never have to worry about adjusting it yourself again until the clutch wears out but they're most expensive.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right, I’ve been researching those, and I’d like to go with that. Seems like it would make life a lot easier especially with the front differential right in the way to see inside the inspection hole

[@glennschlorf1285]

Eaton Easy pedal plus

[@davewallen1540]

I AGREE with Luke!! Your not a idiot! If you were.. I wouldn't be watching! That clutch looked better than the throw out bearing! Haha!!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks 😉. That throw out bearing met Jesus 😆

[@markflick1641]

Your doing a fine job JT .Stay positive . Hey ,your not laying in the mud . Looking forward to the next installment .

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks! Much too cold for the mud now 😆

[@glennschlorf1285]

As an ASE certified master medium/heavy duty truck technician, I approve this message... now... that flywheel needs turning its been heated the metal has turned blue... now if you putting that regular clutch back in you will need a second person or a something to hold the clutch pedal down while setting the free play on that clutch if you dont put in the Eaton Easy pedal self adjuster

[@ohiofarmer1]

Never heard of a self adjusting pressure plate

[@Farmer1277]

​@ohiofarmer1 there is. Some semis can come with them from the factory or you can install one. Most don't because they won't last as long as a manually adjusted clutch plus they cost more as well. For a tractor I'd probably put an auto adjusting one in for the set it and forget it thing lol.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Very good points. The flywheel is headed to a shop that assured me it would be machined to specs, they’ve done a few for me in the past. The self adjustable clutch would be much easier here because the access hole is directly over the front differential, hard to get it right

[@glennschlorf1285]

@@ohiofarmer1 eaton easy pedal plus.... they are truck clutches... they are easier to setup... and easier to push down... they self adjust to a point... also he needs to install a new clutch brake as well as reinstall his grease tube to the new throwout bearing when he puts it in... any of them clutches will cost about 1k to 1.5k... Id get mone from a truck repair parts place that sells volumes of parts like Fleetpride, or even TRP but maybe even check around to some of the big dealer chains like Rush Truck centers they can usually find him one cheapest

[@glennschlorf1285]

@@jtsbarnngrill6873 good deal I wasnt the only one to see the blue in the metal there from heat... no use in playing around... you can sometimes get a cheaper reman pressure plate clutch set it will save you money over new... but a new Eaton easy pedal plus would mean you shouldnt have to crawl back under to set the clutch... they make a tool for doing that just dont think it would be easy to do with that differential right there...

[@billyhaddock5540]

JT, i commend you on getting the trans-out/ clutch-out/ and flywheel-out, all of this work, without being handily hurt or killed. Congrats JT. I"m worry that Fluffy the Cat didn't help u do this Job.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

She won’t come around when the sketchy stuff is happening 😄

[@CircleTFarms419]

Great job JT, you might should enter some strong man contest over the winter👍🏻

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

😆. Flywheel deadlifts and dual tire flips

[@johnnyholland8765]

DON"T FORGET THE MAIN SEAL!!!

[@michaelchaffin7510]

Your not an idiot for sure. At least you have a barn I did a transmission in a John Deere 444 loader in my driveway took months due to weather and work.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I can’t imagine how much fun that must have been 🙁. I do appreciate my old barn, it isn’t perfect but it keeps me dry and warm for all these projects

[@alauer2101]

I am amazed how light that flywheel is. My experience is mostly with older Case tractors 400 series, a 730 and a DC.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Light?? Ok….

[@alauer2101]

@@jtsbarnngrill6873 😁 Seriously it looked like it must be much lighter than a Case 400 flywheel. The sides were not as thick. Anyway keep up the good work.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Gotcha. Guess im not familiar with the case flywheels. Must be a lot to them. This one is 80 lbs. heavy enough to get where it’s going lol

[@alauer2101]

@@jtsbarnngrill6873 The Case 400 is only 50 hp. i bet the flywheel is at least 150 lbs.

[@garyfeltus9801]

I enjoy watching your channel J T always fun . Ck out your rear main while your in there and also the imput shaft on your tran . The fly wheel needs turing . Looked like it had been perty hot. Great video as always.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks! Rear main is happening for sure.

[@lukeduffy2158]

Savage video 💪💪💪

[@davidfist7801]

It's heavy dude! Your just a beast, that's all!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

😊

[@larryklostermann5779]

Nice video JT.

[@379insk]

Gd job JT! Just a few more inches space all around would sure make things easier.

[@johncook3817]

Good job! Bet you are relieved to get that out with all your fingers present and correct! Putting it back in will be easy Hahahaha 😅😊😂

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I am indeed! Hopefully I’ll keep them all on the replace part of the job 😆

[@hughperkins707]

Great video

[@davebur3350]

And Thank-You J.T.....For HOSTING The GRILL&CHILL For-US...and Inviting US into Front-Door of HOUSE...SEEn You DOORMAT Was J.D.=That-Because RHYMEs with..."J.T."...?🚜🤔🤩

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

That’s a JD snowmobiles doormat 😆

[@oldrustyconstruction890]

I dont know if you read comments or not but I'm pretty sure if you turn that style flywheel you need to have the outer ring that the pressure plate bolts to turned also cause it will change the depth inside your flywheel and you will loose adjustment. Just something to check into dont take my word for it

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

That is correct. Both need to be turned equally. I read all my comments 😉

[@douglasmayherjr.5733]

New Clutch and a Cab Kit and the 1805 will have to put in some work to beat out the old Steiger. Thanks for the Videos, all 10 fingers, check, all eleven toes, check.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on! Cab kit is in the near future for the stieger

[@chadtosh6831]

You’re doing pretty good. That almost a 2 idiot job you’re working on by yourself!!! Lmao 🤣 The “shake hands with danger” song would’ve been appropriate at the end as well. Hahahaha

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Almost used that song 😆

[@briannelson4493]

Lessons learned JT now you will be able to reinstall with confidence.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on! Hopefully!

[@davidbarnes706]

Very cool be safe

[@Papermaker-fl4bh]

Great job.. stay positive

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Always!

[@markmerritt6089]

Good job JT. You have A way of making chicken salad out of chicken shit.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

😆. Thanks! I like that one lol

[@wandahelmer1038]

👍

[@danielelliott1570]

Another great video thank you so much for all you do

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate that!

[@williamhartenbach2451]

I replaced the clutch in a ford tractor, and when i had the flywheel turned the machine shop didn't turn down the outter lip to match what they removed from the clutch surface, i ran out of adjustment long before the new clutch was wore out.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

That’s no good🙁. Makes a bad job worse

[@AJwesleyify]

😁👍👍👍

[@richardnorthern6945]

Step flywheel needs to checked maybe check the rear main seal ?make sure if turned too much flywheel bolts will collide with clutch plate

[@clintonirwin6825]

There are no Steiger tractors here in Ireland

[@duanekabanuk3974]

The throwout bearing is shot, but you didn't think the rest looked too bad. Do you think the throwout bearing lacked grease or was the clutch adjusted wrong or just not adjusted and the throwout bearing was turning all the time.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Most likely it was never touched. I gave the hose 5 pumps with the grease gun this spring when I got the tractor but you wouldn’t guess that looking at it.

[@derekadams729]

Hey JT. If I was doin that, I'd put it all back together without filming then tell us it's all done back together, Cos I'd have too much cussin and swearing. 🤣🤣

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

😆😆

[@poorfarm-nn6ii]

What kinda mics you using? I just got a set of dji mics. Excited to try them.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I use moudou. Found them on amazon. They’re not perfect but they pick up my voice better than just my phone

[@poorfarm-nn6ii]

@@jtsbarnngrill6873 nice. I been filming with a GoPro for a while and when I turn my head (which I do way too much) I lose my voice a bit. Now I will be able to be operating equipment Fromm a distance and talk while it’s filming from the outside. I’m a little behind on the times lol. I’m getting there. Great video man! I’m ready to see it put back together and pulling something!

[@peterjames2004]

i also read in a book that you must be moving before you let the machine into to the ground .this may be common knowledge as i'm not a big tractor expert but the people who wrote said it was a thing with steigers as if you didn't it would take the clutch out nearly immediately

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Indeed. I don’t start anything with the tool in the ground. Too much extra stress on everything

[@tonybunch543]

👌

[@ree616]

Hey I have an interesting question but what ever became of the international 4166? Also great video and great job that flywheel looked really heavy.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

It was! Probably better than 100 lbs. the 4166 deal went south unfortunately

[@waggtech4883]

When the flywheel has a bolt pattern that only allows it to mount in one position, it’s an externally balanced engine? When a neighbor started running a Versatile in the 80’s, they’d commented that Versatile recommended the proper working gear was what the tractor would pull at an idle with the implement in the ground and working speed was WOT. That saved clutch wear because you’d never use your clutch for turns…. Their engines didn’t need higher rpm like the JD did.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right. These cat in this one definitely likes its rpm’s.

[@johnfugate3432]

Watch that flexing you might start a new fad good video

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

😆

[@alfredgilpin8251]

Makes the Massey look so easy to work on 😢

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

For sure! I can do a clutch in the 1805 in 3 hours. I’ve seen me do it 😆

[@brianforson2630]

Make sure that's not a Double cut flywheel

[@kenwillis8487]

I would also note that I to talk to myself regardless of camera as far as placement of body parts related to potential hazardous situations! It gets frustrating when u take precautions and intentionally slow down and reposition yourself and still smash a finger or slice ur hand open!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

That happens…. Been there

[@andyhutch8262]

Did you ever think of removing it out the front with the motor?

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I seriously considered that, but I don’t think it would have been much easier. The front of the trans is supported by the bell housing, so I’d have to figure that out, radiator, exhaust, hydraulic pump, something to lift the motor high enough to get it out,ect. I did a lot of on line research on it and almost everyone did it via dropping the trans so I just went that route. Seemed like the smoother way to go

[@ohiofarmer1]

It looks like lack of lubrication on that throwout bearing to cause that failure. If you have any questions about that clutch please feel free to contact me sir

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks! I will keep you in mind if I run into a snag!

[@northdakotaham1752]

Not much room in there to work JT! You must have skipped Thanksgiving desert! Lol! Too bad they didnt design it to come out the bottom. I suspect at this point you are having more appreciation for MF.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

The MF is certainly easier to do this job on 😆. Hopefully I’ll never have to drop the trans on this one again lol

[@peterjames2004]

get it magna fluxed

[@matthewneill8336]

Hey JT I have a Massey Ferguson super 90 gas tractor 1963 and it won't run right it will start good for a few minutes and then it will splitter and then it just will just die and then it won't start again i rebuild the carburetor and the changed the needle valve and put the gas back the gas tank but im still getting the same results do you have idea what could be cause it not to run right

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Have you tried changing the points and condenser? I’ve had those cause similar issues

[@matthewneill8336]

@@jtsbarnngrill6873 actually what i might do I will check the sediment bowl and see if any gas comes out and will then check everything else and see what happens

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Make sure there is good flow to the carb also. If there’s gunk in the tank it can restrict flow also causing that to happen

[@matthewneill8336]

@@jtsbarnngrill6873 I checked the sediment bowl and it had a little bit of gunk in it I will check the carburetor and take the plug out and see if the fuel comes out and then I will take the sediment bowl off and clean up really good and then put it on and see what happens

[@matthewneill8336]

Hey JT I got some good news I finally got the Massey Ferguson super 90 gas tractor running I fixed the needle and seat I looked over the whole carburetor I fixed it up and now it's start right up every time Im so I happy I got it running good it should be good to go now I love your videos JT I love watching you work on old tractors you do a great job keep up the good work

[@michaelhuffer9966]

J.T, GO GET YOUR WIFE, SHE PROBABLY LIFT IT UP AND OUT. 😊😊

[@ronzezulka6646]

Worst thing is when you climb back out, walk to the tool box and have no clue why yer there,,😮

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

😆. I’ve done that more than I like to admit lol

[@ronzezulka6646]

@@jtsbarnngrill6873 Too many trips to the Blue Mountains,,lmfao

[@jondavidmcnabb]

I look forward to you removing the broken bolt...... 🤣😂

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Surprisingly… I just walked it out with vise grips!! I couldn’t believe it

[@billkroczyk3749]

You should invest into magnetic trades for your nuts and bolts they're cheap at Harbor Freight and I'll tell you what they are lifesaver you can hang them up sideways whatever and it doesn't matter in magnetizes both ways so you can't even knock your bolts over to knock them out of there they are a lifesaver

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Those are handy! I need to pick up a couple

[@billkroczyk3749]

It makes the noise you don't drop them on the floor and I'm losing them I am a parts changer not a mechanic by any means but they are damn handy to have

[@billkroczyk3749]

I am so sorry was in a hurry . I use talk and text . And sometimes I don't pay attention to what comes up on the screen . so please forgive . Glad you got what I meant. The magnetic trays at harbor freight less than$10 . they make life so much easier

[@KeithSliker]

I'll bet it's only 16 Oz to the pound

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I’d say that’s a good bet 😆

[@ronzezulka6646]

Beat the snot out of crappy pilot bearings.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

That one needed an extra smack 😆

[@brianforson2630]

😂

[@kurtreinhardt6789]

You're a far cry from an idiot JT- I think you've done great with the removal- keep up the great work

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thank you!

[@ShainAndrews]

19:19 If they machined only the friction surface while not addressing the pressure plate surface height.... well there's your problem. I'd like to assume a person working on a muli-disk clutch system would be aware enough to verify that. But we all know better.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

One can only assume… The guy I’m sending it to will measure both surfaces and make sure they’re cut correctly. It’s hard to say the history on this and who has had their hands in it lol

[@ShainAndrews]

7:59 Stop! This is where you go lop the heads off one or two 3-6" long bolts. Trust me... you will need them when going back together anyway. Oh and make another set for your fly wheel. That's the bastard that want's to take fingers and toes off.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on! I’ve read that a few studs can make this go much more smoothly!

[@ShainAndrews]

@@jtsbarnngrill6873 Well that got awkward in a hurry. LOL.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

😬. Now that I read that a second time…🤦🏻‍♂️lol

[@jospleizier10]

Its was easyer to pull the engine out and than remove the clutch.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I commented on that a few lines down. In my case I did it the easier way

[@ianwille5780]

Are those fasteners on that tractor American or communist size??

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Those were all 9/16 and 5/8. No communist bolts here 😆

[@prevost8686]

👍.