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The clutch rod on my 51 200 broke the other day. This is the one going from the clutch fork to the clutch pedal, where you can adjust the throw. I repaired it, using a barrel nut to put the two parts of the rod back together. Well, yesterday the clutch started working funny - it now engages about 3/4" of an inch from the floor. Nothing has changed on the adjustment of the rod. Any suggestions as to what to look for? thanks

At the end of that rod, the lever piece that connects rod to the cross shaft has a pinch clamp. There should be a key to keep lever in position relative to the shaft but any chance that clamp has loosened or the key has worn or sheared off and the lever has turned on the shaft. How is the rod and lever on the other side of the shaft--also the bracket holding that engine side of shaft in position.

thanks Howard. I'll go take a look at it now, and post some photos.

ok - took the clutch rod out (see first photo of repaired rod with barrel nut). First item. I had a nut and cotter pin on the outside/backside of the linkage, which made it difficult to adjust the rod far enough back for the clutch to engage more than about 1/2 inch from the floor. I took the nut off and just put in a washer and cotter pin. Is this correct? The clutch now works ok, but still needs more adjustment. Thats a job for tomorrow evening.

Question - do I need a stronger spring - the one on the linkage that is attached to the front clip on the left side of the engine? Second issue - do I need to replace the fat washer on the end of the clutch pivot rod? It sure looks sloppy to me. Thanks to all.

Also, while under the car, I spotted this wire hanging loose from the overdrive. Any idea as to where it goes?

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Others may have better feel for washers and springs. Been too long since I paid much attention to what is there-although as long as nothing binds or is so loose it's sloppy or close to falling off is probably OK.. As to the wire, there should be 3 going into the OD loom and a short jumper between governor and lockout switch. If those are present and connected per schematic then no ideas.

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thanks for the info on the overdrive. I'll work on that over the weekend. The clutch I'll keep playing with as well.