[AJD] '41 B Transmission

[Robert M. Massengale]

Thanks Bill... just the info I was looking for.  Truth be known, I wanted to make sure 
that springs and other assorted parts weren't going to go flying through the air when 
I lifted the cover off.  Also nice to know it's not necessary to disassemble the 
steering shaft support and throttle linkage.

Mike
Robert M. Massengale
Fredericksburg, Texas 78624

> I wouldn't worry about the status of the shifting if you want to play
> with getting the engine started, but of course you won't have any fun
> driving it around until you get the tranny shifting.
> 
> Pulling the top cover is no big deal, take out the bolts and since the
> steering shaft goes through the superstructure above the cover plate
> you can just grab the steering wheel, lift up, and rotate the cover to
> one side. >From there you can take a pry bar and work the shifters
> back and forth, squirt oil around, and get things all loosened up.
> 
> Others may be more cautious, but I'd get it loosened up, put the cover
> back on (takes a little more patience than lifting it off, you have to
> get the shifters into their slots) and drive it around.  If you've got
> a bearing going out you'll hear it, especially when you put it under a
> bit of a load. If it's quiet I'd leave it together and not worry about
> it.
> 
> B²
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Robert M. Massengale" <ltcmikem at ktc.com>
> To: "Antique John Deere mailinglist" 
> <antique-johndeere at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2005 3:22 PM
> Subject: [AJD] '41 B Transmission
> 
> 
> >I have my B close to attempting a start after an 18+ month sit out in
> > the weather.  Just about everything up front looks ready to go...
> > coolant, compression fuel & spark.  However, I have a concern about
> > the transmission.  I cannot move the H-L lever into either
> > position... it's in the middle between the two ranges.  The gear
> > shifter moves freely up and down the neutral gate, but will only go
> > into the 3-4 gear gate, and only then with a fair amount of
> > encouragement.
> >
> > Last week I pulled the transmission/differential refill plug above
> > the PTO and got a HUGE bath when about five gallons of oily water
> > burst from the hole and went straight up like Old Faithful.  You
> > guys would have gotten a huge laugh.  I slapped the plug back in
> > when the water stopped and the oil started coming out.  Anyway, I'm
> > concerned that a lot of that water got there via the gearshift
> > connection to the transmission and the resultant lack of lubrication
> > and probably corrosion is what's keeping the transmission and H-L
> > range lever from shifting.  With no lube up there I'm concerned
> > about doing damage if I try to move the tractor after I get it
> > started.
> >
> > I know that pulling the top off the transmission is not going to be
> > as simple as the crankcase cover... would appreciate any cautions
> > and suggestions on getting the transmission cover off... and most
> > importantly back on.
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> > Mike
> > Robert M. Massengale
> > Fredericksburg, Texas 78624
> >
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