I've removed the engine from my 5000, and noticed that it has what looks like a pretty new clutch assembly fitted.
It's still clean, painted, and has ' what looks like a date stamp' on it. 18D9
Do new clutch assemblies have date stamps on them? or maybe it's something unrelated.
Kiwi Kev
"Classic Contracting"
66 Ford 5000 6X (semi retirement)
International 784 4WD
& looking at another tractor!