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melisahe · 01-03-2018, 10:41 AM

is the 8n, 9n, 2n 9 inch tractor clutch plate the same as that used in the 38 ford 3 speed transmission? Thank you all for the help. Mike

ReggieK · 01-03-2018, 11:36 AM

From what I see in part numbers, Yes they should be the same.

rotorwrench · 01-03-2018, 01:18 PM

Many of them don't have the centrifugal weights to aid in clutch pressure or the adjustable fingers. There are some cheap repros out there now that don't hold a candle to the quality of the originals.

melisahe · 01-03-2018, 05:12 PM

I took my 8rt flywheel and 9 inch pressure plate to a machine shop to have drilled and set for the 9 inch. They quoted me a price of less than a hundred dollars. They called to tell me it was ready and when I asked what the price was they said 282.00 and the price was for a four hour minimum @ 65/hr plus tax. After I got up off the floor I argued my story. Was told the person who quoted me wasn't authorized. Am now debating what to do. I have another flywheel but need the 9 inch pressure plate and noticed that the tractor is much cheaper then the auto. Do I get raped and pay the $282 or start from scratch? This goes back to my fitting an 8rt into a 38 ford coupe.

flatheadmurre · 01-03-2018, 05:18 PM

I would go back grab the quoting guy by the ear drag him in front of the other one charging you and have them settle it...out of the first guys pocket if needed !!
Or atleas they better come up with a sweeter deal that doesn´t make me blow a fuse...

Kube · 01-03-2018, 05:29 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by melisahe

I took my 8rt flywheel and 9 inch pressure plate to a machine shop to have drilled and set for the 9 inch. They quoted me a price of less than a hundred dollars. They called to tell me it was ready and when I asked what the price was they said 282.00 and the price was for a four hour minimum @ 65/hr plus tax. After I got up off the floor I argued my story. Was told the person who quoted me wasn't authorized. Am now debating what to do. I have another flywheel but need the 9 inch pressure plate and noticed that the tractor is much cheaper then the auto. Do I get raped and pay the $282 or start from scratch? This goes back to my fitting an 8rt into a 38 ford coupe.

I'd speak with the owner... the guy that quoted wasn't authorized? Too bad, so sad - for the owner. Perhaps the owner needs to train better, etc.
Plus, just for the record... to drill six holes on location is an hour tops IF the guy knows anything about machining. This is first year apprentice stuff at best. Four hours? Either they went on coffee break for three hours or didn't have a clue what they were doing.

alanwoodieman · 01-03-2018, 05:34 PM

tractor clutch disc have no flex plates in the disc which allow for a softer engagement look at the side of the clutch plates and you will see them

cas3 · 01-03-2018, 06:16 PM

if they wont budge, id let em keep it. they wont get any resale out of it. find another shop, get a firm price, and start over. i have too many, you can have one if willing to pay the freight.

tubman · 01-03-2018, 06:42 PM

Don't forget to call the Better Business Bureau.

rotorwrench · 01-03-2018, 07:01 PM

Sounds like a good case for small claims court. A quote is a quote.
https://smallclaims.uslegal.com/smal...ll-claims-law/

Dave Castle · 01-03-2018, 07:12 PM

Pay with a credit card & dispute the charge afterwards.

melisahe · 01-03-2018, 08:01 PM

The owner sounds like the best bet. The shop foreman is the holdup. He also said he could work the tax if I paid cash, wondering if he would keep it. This is a very large machine shop in downtown New Orleans.

01-03-2018, 10:41 AM	#1
melisahe Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: new orleans Posts: 251	9 inch clutch plate is the 8n, 9n, 2n 9 inch tractor clutch plate the same as that used in the 38 ford 3 speed transmission? Thank you all for the help. Mike

01-03-2018, 11:36 AM	#2
ReggieK Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Troutman, NC Posts: 119	Re: 9 inch clutch plate From what I see in part numbers, Yes they should be the same.

01-03-2018, 01:18 PM	#3
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,431	Re: 9 inch clutch plate Many of them don't have the centrifugal weights to aid in clutch pressure or the adjustable fingers. There are some cheap repros out there now that don't hold a candle to the quality of the originals.

01-03-2018, 05:12 PM	#4
melisahe Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: new orleans Posts: 251	Re: 9 inch clutch plate I took my 8rt flywheel and 9 inch pressure plate to a machine shop to have drilled and set for the 9 inch. They quoted me a price of less than a hundred dollars. They called to tell me it was ready and when I asked what the price was they said 282.00 and the price was for a four hour minimum @ 65/hr plus tax. After I got up off the floor I argued my story. Was told the person who quoted me wasn't authorized. Am now debating what to do. I have another flywheel but need the 9 inch pressure plate and noticed that the tractor is much cheaper then the auto. Do I get raped and pay the $282 or start from scratch? This goes back to my fitting an 8rt into a 38 ford coupe.

01-03-2018, 05:18 PM	#5
flatheadmurre Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sweden Posts: 3,045	Re: 9 inch clutch plate I would go back grab the quoting guy by the ear drag him in front of the other one charging you and have them settle it...out of the first guys pocket if needed !! Or atleas they better come up with a sweeter deal that doesn´t make me blow a fuse...

01-03-2018, 05:34 PM	#7
alanwoodieman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: upstate SC Posts: 2,963	Re: 9 inch clutch plate tractor clutch disc have no flex plates in the disc which allow for a softer engagement look at the side of the clutch plates and you will see them

01-03-2018, 06:16 PM	#8
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sw minnesota Posts: 4,574	Re: 9 inch clutch plate if they wont budge, id let em keep it. they wont get any resale out of it. find another shop, get a firm price, and start over. i have too many, you can have one if willing to pay the freight.

01-03-2018, 06:42 PM	#9
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,316	Re: 9 inch clutch plate Don't forget to call the Better Business Bureau.

01-03-2018, 07:01 PM	#10
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,431	Re: 9 inch clutch plate Sounds like a good case for small claims court. A quote is a quote. https://smallclaims.uslegal.com/smal...ll-claims-law/ Last edited by rotorwrench; 01-03-2018 at 07:06 PM.

01-03-2018, 07:12 PM	#11
Dave Castle Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Carmel, Ca Posts: 269	Re: 9 inch clutch plate Pay with a credit card & dispute the charge afterwards.

01-03-2018, 08:01 PM	#12
melisahe Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: new orleans Posts: 251	Re: 9 inch clutch plate The owner sounds like the best bet. The shop foreman is the holdup. He also said he could work the tax if I paid cash, wondering if he would keep it. This is a very large machine shop in downtown New Orleans.