3511-CLUTCH NOISE?? HELP??

[zetormatic3511]

Hi zetor people

Iv just bought a zetor 3511.

Its a 1971 with a front loader and a cab and a shiny red and gold paint job.I payed 1200 euro for it.I think thats a good price

But the main problem??????

When i pust the clutch in theres a horrible sound like when you flush the toilet the noise the cistern makes when its refilling..
Thats what it sounds like.
Anyone know what it might be.
Hope my clutch aint worn

 

[Renze]

Your clutch thrust bearing has seized, and the clutch release fingers/levers scratch over the bearing ring, instead of dragging it with.

undo the small hatch on the right side (two M6 bolts) and with a flashlight you can see whats going on when your mate presses the clutch pedal.

 

[harald]

I think this is what you should see.. its from my 3011.

http://picasaweb.google.com/107425156667704565045/DropBox?authkey=Gv1sRgCOrWnMSok9jaGA&feat=directlink

 

[zetormatic3511]

Very cool tractor.
Would it be hard to replace this cluch problem of mine?

 

[Renze]

its 4 hours work if you have done it before. count 8 if you have average mechanical skills but never worked on a tractor before.

 

[zetormatic3511]

Will mine be ok as it is or is splitting the tractor required?

 

[Renze]

You can only replace the thrust bearing if the tractor is split.

 

[zetormatic3511]

Should i bother doing it?
Or will it be ok?
If so would it be expensive
And worthwhile changing clutch while its split?>

 

[ixer0]

Hi

Don't leave it as the bearing will wear right through the fingers and then one day when you're edging up to your nice new car ---IT WILL KEEP GOING !!!!!!!! Whooooops !!!!!!!!!
Check the drive plate while you are in there.

Mike

 

[zetormatic3511]

Oh bollox.
Any idea on price?

 

[ixer0]

Hi

Bearing around 25
Fingers about 4.00 each
Buttress caps 3.00 each
Organic drive plate 40.00

Most Zetor parts are sensible prices.

Mike

 

[zetormatic3511]

Thanks alot mate
I have the workshop manual coming in the post for it so ill get right on it.
Where did you get those prices?

 

[ixer0]

These prices are Zetor retail prices. It's what we sell them at here in Norfolk.

Mike

 

[zetormatic3511]

Would it be worth my while replacing the clutch while its split?

 

[ricc]

see what meat there is left on the plate.... then it depends whether its for pottering about or working hard