Steiger Down! Steiger Bearcat has NO clutch!

[@corydriver7634]

Help JT out folks, don’t skip the commercials so he can at least get a little bit of revenue to offset the cost of this HUGE task. It’s HUGE I tell ya! Good luck.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Yes! Clutches aren’t cheap lol!

[@northdakotaham1752]

Didn't know that! Won't skip them next time. The GB needs a clutch!!

[@melburchell7602]

Fair

[@melburchell7602]

Get the massy

[@dharrison6832]

I got utube red....no skip

[@trkfarmer4926]

I've changed my clutch by removing the seat and hanging the transmission from two pipes across the floor boards. Pipes were easily slid on the floor to separate transmission from engine. From Watching your videos, this will be easy fix for you. Make sure the intermediate plate slides on the pins. They can bind up if rusty or dirty. Sadly, thats why mine wouldn't shift. I bought it cheap that way expecting much bigger problems and that was basically all that was wrong. Cheap fix, cheap tractor, the fun driving it,priceless 😂.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks! Hopefully itll go smooth. I’ll keep that pipe trick in mind!

[@dertrommler2112]

As Kermit the Frog always sang… “It’s not easy being green”….

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

That’s for sure 😉

[@AutoCrete]

Thompson used those old 3208's in concrete pumps since way back when. They ran a bit longer than an Energizer Bunny could ever dream of. I'm curious about what would have made that throw out bearing fail? It has quite a few hours on it and most likely had a few nasty shock loads on it, that and it is getting pretty 'vintage' as well. If I did video's about repairs like this they would be almost silent movies after editing out the cussing. I hope your repair goes smoothly.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks! There’s a bit of foul language edited out 😉

[@gordononeil3248]

G'day mate love your videos watch them all the time, your doing a great job, regards from Gordon in Australia 🇦🇺

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Glad you like them!

[@markflick1641]

Great video JT . Hope you take us along when you do the repairs .

[@koreymartinson7238]

As always your adventures don't disappoint.

[@toby0395]

An easy way to get those duals off is to lay down a big post, railroad tie or chunk of small power pole so it goes between the tires and drive across it. 9 times out of 10 it will act as a wedge and pop the dual right off, provided both tires are fully inflated.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I’ll keep that in mind for next time 😉

[@kenhill7105]

Driving the inside tire up on a block to get the dual off the ground helps alot too.@@jtsbarnngrill6873

[@gleanerk]

Oh well, “ let’s tare down “ . You a smooth operator, the barn wall is still there lol ! Knowing you, you’ll get it back in good running condition! Green b getting surgery by doctor JT phdT

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Dr JT phd😆. Love it!

[@christopherekman4862]

Ty, JT for the content....It Always Fly's by faster than a Cows tongue on a mineral block...

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

😊😆

[@tiredofit1235]

There's always a reason stuff gets parked. At least it's a basic wear item. We'll have plenty of entertainment this winter!

[@jonathantarrant2449]

Keep them coming, great to see this content, on these old girls

[@660r2003]

we are getting the same raining sh!t weather in central WI the past 3 weeks, could not buy rain all summer then it dumps while we try to get crops off, good luck on the green bastard

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks! Had another inch over the weekend here. 🫤

[@larrybruck2949]

Good video! Dropping dual s with an impact looks a lot better than the ol' crescent wrench we used back in the day. Got a couple scars on my knuckles to prove it!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

After using this impact for the last few years I don’t know how I ever got by without it before!

[@melburchell7602]

Love the masseys

[@poorfarm-nn6ii]

I had to drive Barney home with no brakes at all. Lines disconnected just blowing air all over and slack adjusters backed off. Gotta love them low geared diesels. Hoping to get back onto Barney this year. He needs to jump into some videos. And I need him on the road.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Bingo! As long as you can keep it slow and shut her down if you have to stop… 😉

[@poorfarm-nn6ii]

@@jtsbarnngrill6873 I mentioned you in my next video coming out lol. Did it today. But part of the job reminded me of what you got going on. Had to work on my Deere today.

[@460V8]

I like the look without the duals. Looks much better.

[@stevewbeards]

At least its not outside. Theres that going for you. But now the resale value will increase with a new clutch.

[@davidfist7801]

I love that tractor. Bummer that it let you down. I hope it's not too huge or expensive a job to get it back into action.

[@nellsonstout7001]

That’s the beauty of the Steiger. That’s not a proprietary fix. It’s an over the counter fix

[@jondavidmcnabb]

Go to a tractor grave yard and find a bunch of tires there. You probably will save a ton of money that way. You could also pick up some extra parts for Turd and Bastard while you are there.

[@darrickgoodrich2169]

You have so many cool tractors I can’t pic my fav lol

[@GeneMusall]

I like how you approach big jobs. Another win on the books for JT. Do me one favor, I know you’re busier than a one legged man in a but kicking contest but could you clean your equipments windows. Im not necessarily a clean freak but I do appreciate seeing out the glass.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on!

[@andywilkinson3792]

Hi .J.t all you need is bit stone 2 8×4 sheet off board sale the mud. Just one job I never liked. Working on site in the mud all the tools I lost or got stuck in to my back. You want a pully on your beam to getting that seat out they are so heavy trying come down the steps. Good luck.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks!

[@CircleTFarms419]

Great video JT, 👍🏻

[@douglasmayherjr.5733]

Sorry to hear about the clutch failure. I would think pulling the floor pan and seat out of the Steiger. You will need a line up tool unless you have a big access cover in the transmission. If you watch Warren at Western Truck and Tractor Repair, one of my favorite KZbin Mechanics, he puts the clutch on the input shaft and bolts it up through the inspection hole, using the transmission as a alignment tool. Probably going to need to have flywheel resurfaced Good luck, be safe

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks! I’m sure the flywheel will need a resurfacing. This will be a learning experience, and space is limited under there so that doesn’t help much either 😉

[@billyhaddock5540]

Bummer JT on finding-out that u will need to pull the Transmission to put-in a new Clutch. Bearcat is a wide beast.. best of luck..

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thank you!

[@waynemclachlan6480]

Instead of calling the Steiger the old green bastard...you may think of calling he

[@waynemclachlan6480]

Or Her the smokey old bandit 😅

[@canvids1]

Not good you have to do this in the winter! maybe wait till spring to change it.

[@chadtosh6831]

You need a big ol’versatile, my 700 there is a shaft you remove between the engine and transmission. Leaves enough room for a guy to hunch up in there and pull the clutch off the back side of the engine. Took us about and hour (by us I mean a mechanic buddy who knows what he’s doing) to pull it all out and about another hour to put it all back together. Only thing that gave us grief was finding a new input shaft. It was like finding unobtainium. We ended up getting a machine shop to rebuild it. Good luck there.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

My 1805 is like that. I can do a clutch on that in a few hours.

[@northdakotaham1752]

​@@jtsbarnngrill6873my 1805 went the same as that Bearcat. I had to finish my digging so I had to just start the tractor in gear and ran it that way for several dozen hours before I finally replaced the clutch as you did.

[@glennschlorf1285]

Stop signs who needs stop signs..... they overated... if its got a commercial truck clutch in it may I suggest you get a spicer easy pedal plus self adjusting clutch.. for it.... another thing you will need is an input shaft the same size as your tractor trans for an alignment tool... a truck clutch has 2 clutch discs with a center plate in order to align the clutch discs you need this shaft...also some bolts without heads might be able to help you align the plates till you bolt the clutch back in the flywheel.... dont remove the Bolts in the flywheel till the clutch is bolted tight to the flywheel you also need to install a new clutch brake... Ive worked as a mechanic in commercial trucks... they are not that difficult to install... another tip is to take the flywheel in and get it turned... and dont forget to replace the pilot bearing ... by the way ether works good to reinflate tires on beads...

[@ryanduren2739]

U might find some tires at a action???? Lay down something over that mud. Good luck with harvest.

[@shawnhagen6871]

I love these endings

[@mattcase1156]

Good Luck!

[@jeffhack6839]

Well it does get the heart a pumpin' anyways JT. As others say: Play safe. Cheers.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks! Will do!

[@richardschaffling9882]

Good luck as for rain we are Finley getting some today in Tn that is something we desperately need

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I’ll sell ya some. 😉. Got another inch just today

[@marvincook4543]

"Nice Channel " Ps,,, "Love Fluffy She's So Sweet " !!!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

😊 thank you

[@prevost8686]

Be safe and I look forward to seeing more content 👍

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks! Will do!

[@JamesButtz]

Just snap your fingers and use that youtube magic😂

[@northdakotaham1752]

Mud, mud, mud!! Will you even get those beans out??

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

They’ll come out. It’s muddy but believe it or not I’ve had it worse.

[@northdakotaham1752]

@@jtsbarnngrill6873 mud in the header! Cutting bar all gummed up! Hope it dries enough so you get it done. I still have a few acres to pick up here also with snow forecast for next week. Standing down now bc of nearly an inch of rain two days ago.

[@brianwestveer9532]

A load of sawdust under green bastard would be nicer to work on, I have that in my open pole barn and works great

[@andrzejkatkowski5790]

🎉

[@kurtreinhardt6789]

Hopefully they clutch is not too expensive

[@usczechfarmer1947]

I would have thought that changing the clutch on such a big bastard would be hell. good luck

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I have a feeling it won’t be any easy task 😆

[@jospleizier10]

Pull the motor is that not faster?

[@usczechfarmer1947]

@@jtsbarnngrill6873 I saw how the clutch was changed to a big bud and I was drenched in sweat from the work :D

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I considered that, but looks like there will be more involved in doing that.

[@joshuagunderson6065]

The death of a old tractor like those is a burnt out clutch

[@nellsonstout7001]

It’s replaceable. Steiger thought about this.

[@joshuagunderson6065]

@@nellsonstout7001 most guys wouldn’t fix it

[@northdakotaham1752]

​@@joshuagunderson6065probably not if they couldn't do it themselves. The labor costs....

[@northdakotaham1752]

​@@nellsonstout7001doesn't sound as easy as his 1805.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Probably won’t be as easy as the 1805, but I’ll get it. I’m always ready for a challenge

[@jimedwards9310]

Time to bring out Turd Ferguson ❤

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

She’s on the job!

[@Farmer1277]

Flywheel needs to be resurfaced and the way I check semi clutch adjustment is with a 5/16 bolt about 6" or 7" long and stick it between the throw out bearing and the clutch brake. The gap needs to be about a 1/2".

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I figured I wouldn’t replace without getting the flywheel turned. Too much work to get a clutch in it to take that shortcut 😉

[@Farmer1277]

@@jtsbarnngrill6873 but I've seen people do stuff like that. My grandpa is a prime example. He said the flywheel in our 1466 was good enough to run again without turning it or anything. It was heat cracked and worn down. I wasn't putting a clutch in without a new flywheel. Make sure there's plenty of life left on the flywheel as well but being a semi flywheel it will probably be good enough to turn and send it again.

[@glennschlorf1285]

Well sounds like you gotta pull it... if its a tractor its gonna need repair

[@eddiebaughman2809]

I still love the Stiegers over the MFs

[@Papermaker-fl4bh]

You could/ should definitely need help with some of your projects so you don't get hurt. Take care

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Someday I’ll have extra help 😉

[@Beauloqs]

Ahhh, Michigan, that explains it, i was wondering why you sound dare i say, almost Canadian.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Indeed. Canada is just across the lake from me lol

[@jamiemckechnie3662]

Those inside tires need to be replaced

[@christopherjones2557]

Easy Pedal clutches are not self adjusting. The self adjusting clutches are called Solo clutches, which in my past experience are utter garbage. The Easy Pedal clutches have a manual adjuster on them. Also, the best way to install the clutch is the way we do it on the big trucks, that is to install the clutch on the input shaft piece by piece and then install the transmission. That way everything is aligned perfectly and you can bolt up the clutch through the inspection hole. 😊

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks for the info! Someone else said that and it may be the best way to go

[@robertgriggs5397]

If you can find a used input shaft from a junk transmission use it as a alignment tool

[@vernondodson5067]

What happened to the 4x4 international tractor you bought

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Haven’t had time to mess with that

[@briannelson4493]

At least the clutch still pulls it got the tractor home. Now for the rest of the story.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right! I’d have been lots worse off if she stopped moving all together!

[@stevemccoy8138]

Dang it, I think you should go indulge yourself in a COLD BEER.

[@JohnSmith-lw2bm]

You need driveway rock. Badly.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Did that just before this video went up

[@AJwesleyify]

😊😊😊👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@melburchell7602]

Masseys the best

[@poorfarm-nn6ii]

How cold is it there now?

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

High 40s to low 50s. Not bad unless it’s raining lol

[@poorfarm-nn6ii]

@@jtsbarnngrill6873 I thought I saw some ice or tiny bits of snow in the background. Must have been glare off the water. Sorry you’re having so much rain. I’m putting a starter in my Deere this morning as soon as the sun comes out. She’s got a whopping 430 hours on her. Figure it’s time for a starter lol.

[@billbooth4147]

Looks better on single s

[@pippaul4279]

Always an mf to the rescue . 1155 will save your butt .how's the broken schutte .I'm not allowed to be volger .trade me on my case . .good luck jt ..😂😂

[@Englishpatriot106]

Another new vid just in time for lunch break 😃👍

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

😉

[@jimedwards9310]

Hey. Where u at ? I’m in Michigan also. I can give u a hand 😊

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I’ll keep that in mind 😉

[@johntorich4015]

I just fix them outside

[@melburchell7602]

Ferguson

[@biggamerecords612]

I only wish I lived on a farm because city life is so overrated country life looks so much relaxing

[@prevost8686]

If hard work is relaxing then yes, living in the country is relaxing. I can’t imagine living anywhere else.

[@melburchell7602]

Best life ever

[@melburchell7602]

Massey Ferguson for me

[@melburchell7602]

Drove them at ten years old

[@melburchell7602]

Little 135

[@pippaul4279]

Utube sorry

[@JohnDoe-ot3zd]

I have a 1975 Cougar II. Best tractor I ever owned. Had a Cat 333 in it, put 6,000 hours on the machine. Had to have the transmission fixed and I replaced the clutch. Still runs today. Those Bearcats were junk when they were new!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Well, thanks for them kind words.