Mustang 1200 Variable Drive Help!

[matthause]

First off, greetings and thanks in advance to all who read this as it is my first post. I just purchased an older (70s) OMC Mustang 1200. The hydraulic primary clutch wobbles and spews fluid very badly. I am wondering if anyone has any experience with a similar problem. If it can be rebuilt, and if the machine is worth the effort. FYI 3300 hours, hydros work good and engine seems to run fine. Thanks.

 

[matthause]

Anyone have info on variable speed hydraulic clutches in general?

 

[Tazza]

Anyone have info on variable speed hydraulic clutches in general?

Sorry, never fiddled with one. I know the principle of how they work, but that's the extent of my knowledge.

 

[Bryan]

Hello I have a 1700 that had the same set up first off oil on the belt not good I have ruined several new belts (only a few hours on them) if the clutchs wobbles the clutch and the shaft are wore some parts are no longer available or very $$ 700$ for the cylinder in the clutch alone and this was several years ago I use mine daily for feeding my dairy heard so I replaced the belt with chain (only one speed but dependable) I used taper lock hubs on both sprockets to ensure tight fit. only problem I have to replace chain often I have thought about useing motorcycle chain but have not tryed it yet . Good luck Bryan P S they don't have hydros they are a clutch drive

 

[matthause]

Hello I have a 1700 that had the same set up first off oil on the belt not good I have ruined several new belts (only a few hours on them) if the clutchs wobbles the clutch and the shaft are wore some parts are no longer available or very $$ 700$ for the cylinder in the clutch alone and this was several years ago I use mine daily for feeding my dairy heard so I replaced the belt with chain (only one speed but dependable) I used taper lock hubs on both sprockets to ensure tight fit. only problem I have to replace chain often I have thought about useing motorcycle chain but have not tryed it yet . Good luck Bryan P S they don't have hydros they are a clutch drive

Thanks for the replies, Bryan i have thought of doing something similar worst case! Nice to hear it somewhat worked out for you. A 520 motorcycle chain would be very strong for that application.

 

[matthause]

Thanks for the replies, Bryan i have thought of doing something similar worst case! Nice to hear it somewhat worked out for you. A 520 motorcycle chain would be very strong for that application.

Also not to sound like a total newbie but are there clutches for right and left forward?

 

[Bryan]

Also not to sound like a total newbie but are there clutches for right and left forward?

hello two clutch packs on each side one forward one reverse , under cover with all the bolts on each side , Bryan

 

[IndianaJohn]

hello two clutch packs on each side one forward one reverse , under cover with all the bolts on each side , Bryan

I know this is a long shot since this is such an old topic, but if you are still on the forums Bryan, I would really like to talk to you about your chain drive conversion. Can't seem to find any way to PM someone on here.

 

[njclimber]

I know this is a long shot since this is such an old topic, but if you are still on the forums Bryan, I would really like to talk to you about your chain drive conversion. Can't seem to find any way to PM someone on here.

I rebuilt the variable drive sheathes on my 1200. Email me for pics and info. [email protected]

 

[njclimber]

I rebuilt the variable drive sheathes on my 1200. Email me for pics and info. [email protected]

Also repowered with diesel check my posts