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  1. 04-26-2010, 06:45 AM #31
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    Quote Originally Posted by lone wolf View Post

    Nope. At least I wouldn't call it that. The clutch itself had teeth that spun a ring gear attached to the flywheel and a pressure plate mounted on either side of the clutch disc that squeeze it when engaged.
    putting the clutch in is the easy part its getting the right part that is the problem. I went to NAPA this morning and the tech guy hooked me up, should have a new clutch by 2:30 today.
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  2. 04-26-2010, 06:56 AM #32
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    Quote Originally Posted by NCTREE View Post
    im surprised nothings on arboristsite about this chipper. Can't be the first time someone has done a clutch. I do have to say this chipper is extremely easy to work on thats what I like about it.
    The pilot bearing ceased in mine last week. Luckily (and with a bit of unfortunately necessary screaming) I stopped the kid before he put a groove in the flywheel, so we were able to just change the bearing. the reason for the screaming was I thought he was engaging it with a piece of wood stuck in the wheel - sounded just like the belt squealing.
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  3. 04-26-2010, 07:13 AM #33
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    Quote Originally Posted by tree MDS View Post
    the reason for the screaming was I thought he was engaging it with a piece of wood stuck in the wheel - sounded just like the belt squealing.
    That's what happened to ours. The clutch, we knew, was on it's way out and my partner tried to engage it with a piece of wood jammed; burned the clutch right out of it and probably what caused our pressure plates to crack. We got it running for the rest of the week with just the clutch till new pressure plates showed up Friday. Be putting them in this week hopefully.
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  4. 04-26-2010, 07:21 AM #34
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    Quote Originally Posted by Blakesmaster View Post
    That's what happened to ours. The clutch, we knew, was on it's way out and my partner tried to engage it with a piece of wood jammed; burned the clutch right out of it and probably what caused our pressure plates to crack. We got it running for the rest of the week with just the clutch till new pressure plates showed up Friday. Be putting them in this week hopefully.
    I'm almost considering taking the bearing cover for the cutter wheel off... not that you cant peek in and see if the disk is turning, but just to make things a little more idiot proof. Maybe safer to cut a small notch in it so some moron doesnt get his dew rag (or whatever) stuck in it. lol.
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  5. 04-26-2010, 07:34 AM #35
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    Quote Originally Posted by tree MDS View Post
    I'm almost considering taking the bearing cover for the cutter wheel off... not that you cant peek in and see if the disk is turning, but just to make things a little more idiot proof. Maybe safer to cut a small notch in it so some moron doesnt get his dew rag (or whatever) stuck in it. lol.
    well if you can't tell whether or not the thing is turning...

    Anyway I have some leads if you still need them Nc but it looks like you might have found something. How much?
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  6. 04-26-2010, 07:40 AM #36
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    Quote Originally Posted by treemandan View Post
    well if you can't tell whether or not the thing is turning...

    Anyway I have some leads if you still need them Nc but it looks like you might have found something. How much?
    Around $160 bucks. ichecked the throwoff bearings and flywheel everything looks good, just greased all the bearing well
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  7. 04-26-2010, 08:46 AM #37
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    Quote Originally Posted by NCTREE View Post
    Around $160 bucks. ichecked the throwoff bearings and flywheel everything looks good, just greased all the bearing well
    Sounds good.
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  8. 04-26-2010, 08:53 AM #38
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    Quote Originally Posted by tree MDS View Post
    I'm almost considering taking the bearing cover for the cutter wheel off... not that you cant peek in and see if the disk is turning, but just to make things a little more idiot proof. Maybe safer to cut a small notch in it so some moron doesnt get his dew rag (or whatever) stuck in it. lol.
    Mine's got a slit so you can see if the belts are turning. I told my partner to simply watch that slit to make sure it's moving. If you don't have one there I'd cut one. That would probably be the best way to idiot proof your machine.
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    Quote Originally Posted by treemandan View Post
    well if you can't tell whether or not the thing is turning...
    Yes Dano, one would think this wouldn't be an issue. lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by Blakesmaster View Post
    Yes Dano, one would think this wouldn't be an issue. lol
    The dan must have a better labor pool over his way than I've got here. lol.

    Around here if it can be screwed up they'll find a way... preemptive hand holding is the best hope I've got out there.
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    Quote Originally Posted by tree MDS View Post
    The dan must have a better labor pool over his way than I've got here. lol.

    Around here if it can be screwed up they'll find a way... preemptive hand holding is the best hope I've got out there.
    nobody will ever treat your equipment as good as you, they don't own it. they think bosses are made of money.i know i use to think that way.
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  12. 04-26-2010, 11:05 AM #42
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    Quote Originally Posted by Blakesmaster View Post
    That's what happened to ours. The clutch, we knew, was on it's way out and my partner tried to engage it with a piece of wood jammed; burned the clutch right out of it and probably what caused our pressure plates to crack. We got it running for the rest of the week with just the clutch till new pressure plates showed up Friday. Be putting them in this week hopefully.
    had that happen .
    "We have no government armed with power capable of contending with human passions unbridled by morality and religion. Avarice, ambition, revenge or gallantry would break the strongest cords of our Constitution as a whale goes through a net. Our Constitution is designed only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate for any other."
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    Quote Originally Posted by Blakesmaster View Post
    Mine's got a slit so you can see if the belts are turning. I told my partner to simply watch that slit to make sure it's moving. If you don't have one there I'd cut one. That would probably be the best way to idiot proof your machine.
    heres one to remember best way to idiot proof a machine is to take the key out when you arent there.
    "We have no government armed with power capable of contending with human passions unbridled by morality and religion. Avarice, ambition, revenge or gallantry would break the strongest cords of our Constitution as a whale goes through a net. Our Constitution is designed only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate for any other."
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    Quote Originally Posted by tree MDS View Post
    The dan must have a better labor pool over his way than I've got here. lol.

    Around here if it can be screwed up they'll find a way... preemptive hand holding is the best hope I've got out there.
    Well, you know me... " I work alone" Of course this isn't really the case at all times but I really don't let the cattle roam.
    Hell that dude I was talking about who always starts his C and D with the clutch handle engaged? Well I was chipping and got done so I shut it down, pulled the handle of of gear and that was that. He said he noticed some noise coming from in there after the fact and I said I let the handle down. See? Nobody is safe, even me. No harm done on that one , he pushed the handle back up and the noise ( throw out bearing) stopped. Funny how he used the machine for a week without me there with the handle ( clutch) not engaged.
    I really knew I should have not shut his chipper down but he was a few houses up and the thing was just screaming at me.
    I just got back from the store buying more of that tree cable rope. I ran into the man who said to never let a crew go out without you being there. I told him that was a very good rule to follow and I will never forget it either.
    He told me to forget any kind of tree cabling as it was a great liabliity. I said I have to get the people to sign off on it but he is right. He asked me how business was, I said " business sucks, but tree work is a hoot and I am busy... as always."
    He said he was a little slow and at age 51 he still went to each job he bid on but didn't work as hard as he used to. I told him I didn't know people lived that long and bought the 50 feet of Nerex dynamic tree support so I could pacify my client on what should be a big dollar 120 foot tall codom poplar removal aimed right at the kids bedroom then stopped at the liquor store for vodka and olives.

    I once told a kid to dig out 6 inches of soil in a spefic area to level the area. I asked him if he was clear, I said " are you sure?" I came back , he was in a hole that went straight down 6 feet. I don't know how he was able to dig that kind of hole as it was just wide enough for him to stand in. I pulled him out and cursed wildly.
    But that is an old story though true as Hell. Poor kid had dug himself down quite a bit, I could have kicked the dirt over top of him and called it quits for the day but what about NC's clutch? Are we done yet? I hope that part magically has found its way into your hands. Seriously. Pull the motor for the clutch? Man, see? If you had just asked The Dan he would have told you that if you have the tools to pull the motor then you have the tools to pull the pulley. No big deal, what don't kill ya makes you stronger. Anyone for a swift kick in the nuts? Maybe just another martini? Not like i haven't been there before so you can count on me for a time or two.
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    And I hope Nc got his clutch for 160. The way I heard was Aspy wasn't selling cheap and a monopoly was installed. If he gets that thing screaming again for that kind of money then God bless the SOB and tell him that Vermeer got a whole lot more that 184. Next time I se that Aspy contract mocanic I will be sure to get his number for future refrence.
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