Hand Clutch

[R W]

Were any Fordson County Crawlers (Power Major Vintage) fitted with a hand operated clutch.
Looking at certain videos and photos It would appear that some of these machines may have been fitted with a hand clutch. They may have been fitted as an extra.
Any information regarding this would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You. R W

[brockwood]

hi i have a county dvd and it shows and states that it was an option if you look at the standard peddel layout you can see why

[R W]

Could you let us have the name of the DVD.

[brockwood]

just had a quick look and couldnt see it however im pretty shore it was one of stuart gibbards however this old county footage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRe_-6iBu3Q is i belive the same but with a diffrent comentry the clutch is at 3.10 cheers bj

[brockwood]

Hi just further I forgot I had a parts manual for e1a on i run a e27cft so I had only looked at the track gear so any way it shows a diagram fig 13 and a full parts no list it's a bit of mucking round but given time I might be able to put it on if you like bj

[R W]

Thanks for your reply. Looks like the hand clutch had to be held in the release position, appears to be a lever and rod set up in place of the foot clutch.

[brockwood]

yes from the film you clearly have to hold it the thrust bearing wouldnt stand being out for to long any way i think the peddal may still be there as the link part no 9755 is slotted to allow interaction with something else