WC17 clutch info

[squirrel64]

Hey guys, Just a little info for any wc17 chipper owners. I replaced a clutch in my chipper about a year ago and it went out again. I think failure was due to pilot bearing. Anyway, I contacted Altec and they wanted 372.00 for clutch kit. Really all I needed was a disc but I don't think they sell that separately. So figuring I could find one local I went to Napa, but they couldn't find one with the right size splined shaft diameter. So I came home and started taking measurements. Started searching the internet and low and behold I found out this clutch fits Older ford tractors from 1939 on up into the 50s. These are the model numbers that this clutch fits. I'm not sure of the exact years of chippers this fits. Mine is 2000. ( 9" clutch 1 3/8" inside diameter 10 spline)

8N 9N 2N 600 NAA 800 900 8N7563 NAA7563A

I found complete clutch kits from 80.00 and up. Exact same clutch as original WC17. Hope this help somebody in the future. I can understand a markup on products, but damn, that's a little ridiculous.

 

[CalTreeEquip]

Good info, thanks. Generally speaking, when look for a clutch, search by pto make not machine manufacturer. I never go through the dealer for a clutch. Ebay seems to be a good place to look once you have all the measurements. Also going to a good commercial truck parts store works quite well. Commercial Ford can usually get it done.
Don't ever go to Foley Engine, they will way over charge, send you the wrong part, charge you 40% restocking fee, and then over-charge you again for whatever parts you keep. They charge me $250 for a disc once, it should have cost $100 tops. Bunch of thieves.

 

[squirrel64]

I also forgot to mention mine is Ford gas engine. Not sure if diesel would be the same. CALTREE do you know what type of pto is on WC17 ?

 

[CalTreeEquip]

Not off hand. They power plants come with pto attached. The engine determines what the clutch will be.

 

[TRISTATEFORESTRYEQUIPMENT]

its typically a rockford pto or a auto clutch pto. when replacing a clutch you should do the whole kit. or you'll run into these kind of problems. my answer is spend the money and do it right the first time

joe

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