582 Vanguard repower

[Sam Mac]

Well it looks like it came out of an LT2180 and they do have those spacers. But you should still have the dowel in the center. If it was me I'd see if the adapter will fit tight to the flywheel with out the spacers. Your going to end up with a lot of stuff hanging off those 2 bolts that hold the adapter to the flywheel. I'd hate to see it come flying out at speed.

[Hack.45]

Gotcha. That's why I was wondering if I could replace it with this:

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...d=321630890913

[Sam Mac]

Originally Posted by Hack.45

Gotcha. That's why I was wondering if I could replace it with this:

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...d=321630890913

Looks like it would work. You will still need to figure out what your going to do for the 3 pin driver because you need a pilot bushing in the center. Other issue is the distance from the back of the flywheel to the clutch location. I suppose you could move the pivot point for the clutch forward but that will entail new brackets and linkage. Do you have any pics and measurements with the engine located where it needs to be in order for the PTO to line up?

[Hack.45]

Yup. From the front pressure plate to the original adapter, less the 2000 series coupler, it's 3.5". I attached a picture as it sits right now. Since Sam is out of stock on drive adapters, I've been watching a few on eBay. All have the pilot bushing and I'm currently watching one that ends tonight.

I too thought about moving the hanger bracket and throw-out bearing assembly forward, and buying a longer drive shaft. I also found this video that shows a longer gap between the throw-out bearing and pressure plate:

http://youtu.be/bVO2lfjSNPU

I know this a modified 6 pin pulling clutch assembly with heavier springs and such, but I'm wondering if this could be accomplished without the pulling upgrades using a longer spacer behind the rear pressure plate and possibly a heavier spring. Just brain storming... What do you think?

[darkminion_17]

So the motor cannot be moved closer?

[Sam Mac]

Probably not if you want the PTO to line up. Just my 2 cents but I'd rather move the clutch to the engine than have all that stuff overhanging with a long spacer.

[Hack.45]

I want to keep the functionality of the PTO, which is why I'm trying to find a way of lengthening the driveline. I didn't realize the Vanguard engine was significantly shorter than the opposed twin that originally came in the tractor.

[Shrewcub]

Originally Posted by darkminion_17

So the motor cannot be moved closer?

Lew as Sam said in post #2 the Pto should be the starting point. So not really, if he wants to use it.

Edit :I got beat twice! I'm brainstorming too just haven't figured it out yet.

[darkminion_17]

Ohhhhh,maybe make the pto shaft longer...

[Sam Mac]

Originally Posted by Hack.45

Yup. From the front pressure plate to the original adapter, less the 2000 series coupler, it's 3.5". I attached a picture as it sits right now. Since Sam is out of stock on drive adapters, I've been watching a few on eBay. All have the pilot bushing and I'm currently watching one that ends tonight.

I too thought about moving the hanger bracket and throw-out bearing assembly forward, and buying a longer drive shaft. I also found this video that shows a longer gap between the throw-out bearing and pressure plate:

http://youtu.be/bVO2lfjSNPU

I know this a modified 6 pin pulling clutch assembly with heavier springs and such, but I'm wondering if this could be accomplished without the pulling upgrades using a longer spacer behind the rear pressure plate and possibly a heavier spring. Just brain storming... What do you think?

Just looked at that video and I think your on to something. I see no reason that it wouldn't work. I'd use that adapter that you found on Flea Bay and a 3 pin driver with the bushing in it like a NF driver.