What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?

[Bar Nuthin 1,714]

4 hours ago, Handy Don said:

I’d look for the clutch tensioner/idler gone whack-a-doodle. 

[Lee1977 7,438]

What most of us do it throw it away and just use the clutch spring on the left side.

I usually keep a spare ( 108035 clutch spring ) in my parts drawer.  It attaches to the the clutch bracket and the hole in the brace web on the axle housing.

[Handy Don 14,957]

3 hours ago, Lee1977 said:

What most of us do it throw it away and just use the clutch spring on the left side.

I usually keep a spare ( 108035 clutch spring ) in my parts drawer.  It attaches to the the clutch bracket and the hole in the brace web on the axle housing.

And then it can take a bit of repetition to adjust your muscle memory for releasing the clutch!

[peter lena 9,539]

@Handy Don   you can probably relate t this , seen more  rusted / bound  saposed to be , movement spots on  horses , wheelies , and related violent  engagement  , should not be a brag point . in the same engagement  zone as  a  screaming  , pto  lever  .  and related  pulley drag ,  definitely a  corrective  problem .  if they are addressed  correctly  , the problems go away  , pete  

[Handy Don 14,957]

1 hour ago, peter lena said:

you can probably relate to this

On my first meeting @wallfish, he lent me an RJ to tool around the Big Show. He emphatically cautioned me about its touchy clutch and willingness to wheelie. Having driven standard shift vehicles since before having a driver’s license, I paid heed and never had the front wheels more than a couple inches off the ground. 

Predictability and muscle memory are essential for clutching.

We more mechanically-inclined and capable members do have to keep in mind that things mechanical and electrical can intimidate some of those who join the forum looking for an assist. They often need very specific and detailed answers along with reassurance. 

Edited 1 hour ago by Handy Don