Keaton 451 #1 Posted October 16 this is the last fourm I got to go Tom I have been going fourm to fourm trying to figure this tractor out its a 1964 model 64a and it keeps throwing the belt and the clutch won't work I have a 63 manual but its not right, I cant figure it out, I have a 31 and 32 inch belt and neither work, I'll add a few pictures because I got it back together. it dosent make sense. it looks neat at least 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,842 #2 Posted October 16 Do you have a few pictures of the underside that might help?? Might there be a tension pulley that is missing?? Maybe a couple of pictures of that 63 Manual (even though it is not correct) it might give us some ideas. Does it have a mower deck?? Cute little guy !! Have you tried MTF (My Tractor Forum) ?? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,734 #4 Posted October 16 Sometimes an extra idler pulley or two are used, Sorta like this little drawing. Are they all in place? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,080 #5 Posted October 17 Are any idler arms bent? Pulleys not aligned on the same plane? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keaton 451 #6 Posted October 17 thanks all sorry I have not checked. I have posted on 8 other forms and I think I found a guy with one and he said he's out of town and I think my clutch pulley is not tight and I cant hold it with a wrench uf u had my belt right I'll do that next Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keaton 451 #7 Posted October 20 @stevasaurus@SylvanLakeWH@953 nut@Pullstart I got it back in the shop and got some pictures 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,734 #8 Posted October 20 Is that a fabric covered belt? the belt may be too gripey to slip when clutched. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,716 #9 Posted October 20 @Keaton pulley reference and related linkage , done a lot of related belt drive detailing , usually undersized bearings and wrong bearing lubricant , linkages rusty binding in any way , entire intended movement set up . realise this is not a working tractor in any sense , but the basics still apply . went from binding / squealing , erratic operation to solid / smooth , make the rust run out , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,842 #10 Posted October 20 It's hard to tell, but if that idler pulley is a flat pulley then the top side of the belt should be riding on it, and the drive pulley should be a "V" pulley with the belt running in it. That should get the twists out of the belt. What do you think ?? Maybe put a trouble light uunder the chassie. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,890 #11 Posted October 20 Can't see clearly... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keaton 451 #12 Posted October 21 @953 nut I believe it works but its too small I put a inch bigger belt on and it worked with the clutch but slipped a ton. I think the plate on the break/clutch is on wrong I disassembled everything and I think that's a minor things that's wrong @peter lena it is all free that original idler pulley still spins great it suprised me , the arm that the idler Is on is a bit lose. I fixed that @stevasaurus that pulley I just noticed is at a decent angle, I don't know angles its brobally a 25 degree at least I was driving it with a 61 Inch belt it slipped a ton though if it has its origonal tecumpesh I bet the gas tank is not in the way, thanks all for the help I'll let you know if I get it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
