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    1983 B7100 Clutch won't disengage after sitting for 5 years

    That makes sense. Thanks for these.
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    1983 B7100 Clutch won't disengage after sitting for 5 years

    Thanks @North Idaho Wolfman. Yeah, that tracks for the process. I appreciate any other insight if it comes to mind.
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    1983 B7100 Clutch won't disengage after sitting for 5 years

    Thanks again for the ongoing thoughts on this. History Clarification: the clutch was indeed NOT blocked down during storage. @Caden I applied the brakes progressively, not in a sudden motion. I’ve ready about binding, so my thought was progressing to the point of stalling the ending would...
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    1983 B7100 Clutch won't disengage after sitting for 5 years

    Thanks again for the thoughts on this. I attempted the freeing methods again with the recommended variations (different gears, different RPMs, 4WD vs 2WD) and still no go. I ended up calling the local Kubota shop and explained my steps and results. Their recommendation is to do the split. If...
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    1983 B7100 Clutch won't disengage after sitting for 5 years

    Thanks for the responses, @Caden and @North Idaho Wolfman. Wolfman, I don't have a PTO on hand. Caden, I read about that strategy and tried it today. My approach: I set the tractor in 2WD Placed transmission in high and F4 Depressed the clutch Started the tractor up on a low throttle and let...
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    1983 B7100 Clutch won't disengage after sitting for 5 years

    I'm working with a newly inherited 1983 Kubota B7100D 4WD Gear Drive tractor that has been sitting since 2021. The tractor starts easily, drives, shifts, and otherwise seems to run well, but the clutch will not disengage. The last person who used it regularly remembers the clutch working...