Tripwire 1 #1 Posted March 19, 2020 Hey guys Im in need of the electric pto clutch that’s used to run the mower deck and snow blower. My step father passed away and this is all the mower needed to be fully functional. It’s a 1971 800 special. I know the clutch that was on there stopped working awhile ago and he said that they make manual clutches as well. So in short I’m looking for something that will work on this old 8hp Briggs engine. Any help to point me in the right direction will be appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 66,763 #2 Posted March 19, 2020 @Tripwire! I don’t have any electric clutches, but hopefully if the Big Show goes on in June, you’ll be able to make the trek all the way to Arendtsville for some shopping 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZXT 2,401 #3 Posted March 19, 2020 3 minutes ago, Tripwire said: Hey guys Im in need of the electric pto clutch that’s used to run the mower deck and snow blower. My step father passed away and this is all the mower needed to be fully functional. It’s a 1971 800 special. I know the clutch that was on there stopped working awhile ago and he said that they make manual clutches as well. So in short I’m looking for something that will work on this old 8hp Briggs engine. Any help to point me in the right direction will be appreciated. Hey @Tripwire, and welcome to RedSquare! Looks like you're close to where the "Big Show" is. If you don't find one before then (June) and it isn't cancelled, that would be an excellent place to find one and see some cool tractors. Someone more knowledgeable than me will chime in soon, but the clutch should be the same as on a Kohler, assuming the crankshafts are the same diameter. You could post a wanted ad here in the classifieds or look over ebay for a good used unit. New ones are not available. Converting to a manual clutch is an option as long as the Briggs has a thrust bearing to handle the load. I know Kohler engines do, but I'm not sure about yours. Have you tested the clutch to ensure it isn't a switch/wiring issue? That could certainly be the case, since these machines are 50 years old. We could walk you through how to test if it you need help! Any pics of your tractor? We love pictures. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tripwire 1 #4 Posted March 19, 2020 4 minutes ago, pullstart said: @Tripwire! I don’t have any electric clutches, but hopefully if the Big Show goes on in June, you’ll be able to make the trek all the way to Arendtsville for some shopping Yea I’m like 15 minutes from where it takes place. 3 minutes ago, ZXT said: Hey @Tripwire, and welcome to RedSquare! Looks like you're close to where the "Big Show" is. If you don't find one before then (June) and it isn't cancelled, that would be an excellent place to find one and see some cool tractors. Someone more knowledgeable than me will chime in soon, but the clutch should be the same as on a Kohler, assuming the crankshafts are the same diameter. You could post a wanted ad here in the classifieds or look over ebay for a good used unit. New ones are not available. Converting to a manual clutch is an option as long as the Briggs has a thrust bearing to handle the load. I know Kohler engines do, but I'm not sure about yours. Have you tested the clutch to ensure it isn't a switch/wiring issue? That could certainly be the case, since these machines are 50 years old. We could walk you through how to test if it you need help! Any pics of your tractor? We love pictures. Well I need to find out where my step father placed it. I hope he didn’t throw it away. He was in the process of restoring it before he passed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 41,997 #6 Posted March 19, 2020 to the Tripwire. I don't have an electric PTO, but like the boys said, you can find one at the show in June. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 66,763 #7 Posted March 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Tripwire said: Yea I’m like 15 minutes from where it takes place. Well I need to find out where my step father placed it. I hope he didn’t throw it away. He was in the process of restoring it before he passed. Sorry about his passing. I look forward to seeing y’all at the Big Show! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,681 #8 Posted March 19, 2020 You could also check with Lincoln at A to Z Tractor. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,484 #9 Posted March 19, 2020 Here is some info on the original 101472 pto clutch for a 1" shaft. Click on the fuzzy pictures to get to it Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,679 #10 Posted March 19, 2020 I think that your B&S could not use the manual PTO unless you added a plate and thrust bearing externally as WH did on some models with B&S Engines. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
