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Thanks, everyone! My MX5100DT is back in action with a new clutch. I drove it up the bluff in HR3 yesterday (couldn't make it in ANY HR gear prior to clutch renewal). Although Barry at Best Bilt (Springfield, Mo) commented that he had not seen a clutch disk more worn in 29 years of driveline...

Thank you, GreensvilleJay (and others). Any advice on parts source? There is a nearby and very reputable driveline shop that has a compatible 10-1/4" clutch disk, p-plate, and bearings (all with 1 yr warranty) immediately available for less than half the cost of the nearest genuine Orange...

Thanks Freewheel3 and Lugbolt. Much obliged. What is the "rear harness" Lugbolt mentioned? Wooden wedges are a good suggestion if I pull the FEL; may be a good, cheap safety precaution during the split even w FEL in place. The previous owner added an aftermarket (I assume "LP" is Land Pride)...

Thanks, OrangeMan. I believe it is a 2010. I bought it from a JD dealer, so I don't know the original owner or how he used it (but there are a lot of people who misuse a clutch and swear they don't).

Thanks, Freewheel3. Glad to know it should be able to turn all 4 in mud with a good clutch in HR -- sounds like a $6-700 parts list to replace clutch, p-plate and bearings. Am I right in thinking I DO NOT have to drain engine oil and tranny to split the tractor? Any warnings or advice on...

I removed the drain bolt from the bell housing and found a small amount of carbon on top. No oil.

I haven't changed trans. oil/filter yet (400 hrs?). Smells like gear oil, but looks clear in site glass with oil level slightly above normal.

Hello. I recently bought an MX5100DT 4WD w/LA844 FEL. Only 330 hrs on the meter. It does fine in low range, but in high range (HR) it stops moving when presented with any challenge (mud, slope, etc.). The engine does NOT bog down or stall -- the tractor just slows down or stops, even in HR1 or...