timo4352 147 #1 Posted August 21, 2013 I pulled off my PTO pulley , or bell, as I've seen it called here to check the clutch disk. It's not good. The clutch is down to the rivets and has cut into the surface of the bell a little bit. Has anyone had luck re-machining the surface to true it up? The front side where the brake shoe rides is about the same - with some rust to remove also before I install a new brake shoe. The cost of the replacement clutch disk is not too bad - about $60, but the bell is a different story.Too pricey. I've got a friend that has a brake lathe and I'm thinking he might be able to turn the bell/pulley for me. Anybody had any luck doing this? Thanks Tim 310-8 tractor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,841 #2 Posted August 21, 2013 (edited) ooops... erroroneous reply. Edited August 21, 2013 by daveoman1966 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KATO 115 #3 Posted August 21, 2013 Did mine on a regular lathe at work.... worked fine, just be absolutely sure its dial indicated true and take off only the minimum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MalMac 1,332 #4 Posted August 21, 2013 I did the same thing Kato did, except my lathe was at home. Like said indicate it in first or you will just make the problem worst. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,206 #5 Posted August 21, 2013 I somewhat doubt that turning the face is even necessary (unless it's REALLY bad). If it were mine I would install the new disc and brake and be done with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timo4352 147 #6 Posted August 22, 2013 I took the pulley over to my friends place after work today and twenty minutes later I had a freshly machined surface. We only had to take .006" off to true it up. I'll get my parts ordered tomorrow and be back in business soon. Thanks Walt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
