Fordson Dexta - Clutch Problem and investigation

[FredC]

Hello everyone,
I'm back working on my Fordson Dexta 4 cylinders Petrol tractor. This time I have to fix the Clutch which can no longer be disengaged.
Reading instructions from a similar Fordson tractor Service Manual, it only deals with the 3 cylinders version.
It states that I must remove the whole engine to access the Clutch area.
I started dismantling the tractor front part but cannot dislodge the engine.
The manual is not too clear about the procedure.
It appear to me that I must dismantle the whole front wheels assembly to move the engine forward.

The Questions:
Am I going in the right direction ?
Any advise ?
Thanks

[Billy26F5]

Details on petrol models are rare, but the clutch was the same. There is a petrol engine parts book around, also a supplement to the std instruction book. You do need to split the bell housing, best to use a splitting rail, wedges to keep the front axle from moving on its pin and disconnect everything between the two (fuel lines, electrics, throttle linkage, radius rods and drag links). Once that's done it should come easily. Be sure supports are good and that there's no danger of a collapse or runaway. I suspect service letters cover the petrol engine, but not sure where you'd find any.
Sandy