PTO on my 140

I've seen the .018 gap setting in a number of messages and I don't think this applies to all clutches. My service manual for my 300 and 314 states to use .012-.014 as the setting for the above type clutch. I've never had a problem with this setting. Just my thoughts.

Bob

Chuck,

Thanks for the info. Mine are not dragging. How does the lower setting cause heat if they are not dragging?

Bob

Ken,

The clutch on my 300 that I'm in the process of finishing had a shim also. I found that the bearing, which was toast, was loose both in between the 2 snap rings and was also not a press fit anymore in the housing. I took the shim out and put my "emergency bearing" in with lock tite bearing retainer. Made sure the 2 snap rings were put in with the bow inward and it works great. Eventually I will have to replace it, but for now it works ok.
BTW, the "emergency bearing" was one I replaced from my 314. Really didn't need it but did it anyway. Also the bow I refer to is when you take these snap rings out they sometimes are no longer flat. Should really have replaced them.

Bob