jerry moore 0 #1 Posted August 9, 2018 I have a 1972 charger 12 that the electric pto clutch gave up. Has anyone used a modern electric clutch on theirs? If so what was the brand and part number? My mower has a 12 horse kohler with the 1.125" crankshaft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,147 #2 Posted August 9, 2018 (edited) Welcome!!! It might be simpler and cheaper to convert it to a manual PTO. Also Electric PTOs show up on Ebay from time to time. This is a manual PTO set up on a Charger. You need the bracket that bolts to the hoodstand (holes are already there) the long rod and a PTO friction plate and cone. Is an easy job A modern Electric PTO would require fabricating a mount and would not have the dual pulleys that give different speeds for mowing or snowblowing Edited August 9, 2018 by pfrederi 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerry moore 0 #3 Posted August 9, 2018 I saw a NOS on on ebay. Not ready to pull the trigger on it yet. Wheel horse an gravely parts in Oklahoma are like unicorns. I found a modern clutch I think will work but It will be a winter project before I can get to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #4 Posted August 9, 2018 @jerry moore to 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,656 #5 Posted August 10, 2018 11 hours ago, pfrederi said: You need the bracket that bolts to the hoodstand (holes are already there) the long rod and a PTO friction plate and cone You will also need the drive pulley as there are threaded holes in it for the friction plate to bolt to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paxz71usa 172 #6 Posted August 10, 2018 Hello Jerry, Is the issue with your PTO electrical or is it the clutch itself? I'm not familiar with the clutch itself, but I had issues with the coil that engages the clutch when I bought my tractor (1973 12 automatic). I tried repairing the coil with limited success so that's not a good option if this is your problem. I posted my issue here and had an offer for a used coil the next day which I purchased and I'm in my second mowing season with it. I also was checking around and found at least one electric motor rebuild shop that would make a new winding for the coil. I haven't done that yet but I saw one that they did and it looked very professional and well done. However it was much more expensive than the used one. I'm looking to keep my tractor as original as I can, so I'm not ready to think about the change over to manual PTO yet. Good Luck and to . Gary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerry moore 0 #7 Posted August 10, 2018 Clutch it self is bad. I haven't made up my mind If I want to convert it to a manual set up or a modern electric clutch. I am leaning towards the electric clutch idea. That is why I asked if anyone else has done it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
