B7800 clutch problem ?

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Today I was out blowing snow with the B7800 and was returning home running in 2WD when the tractor made a grinding noise and coasted to a stop. I depressed the clutch which made a awful noise like a seized release bearing. I could not get it in any gear and had to tow it home. Hydraulics work for the blade and the 3 PTH.

I have looked on this site and searched Youtube to see what is involved in splitting the tractor or any other information out there. Some questions.

Is the B7800 a wet or dry clutch ?

Has anyone changed their clutch on a B7800 ?

Does anyone have words of wisdom for me ?

This is going to be lovely, winter, tractor does not fit in my garage, does not fit in my Shelterlogic tent, and I do love working on machinery in the open during a Canadian winter.

That's my story and I am sticking to it . . . . .



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torch said:

This sounds hauntingly familiar. Except that when mine failed, the broken bits seized the engine.

Mine is a B7100, but it may be similar and this thread may be helpful:

https://orangetractortalks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39780

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Thanks torch. I forgot to mention great noise whenever I depress the clutch pedal and it won't move in L, M or H, that is why I think it is the clutch and not the transmission.

I almost missed seeing the chunk of metal missing out of the disc, that would make a noise just like I am hearing in mine.

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