[Ford-ferguson] Transmission stuck

[Eric Watness]

Thanks Howard. The shifter plate is a problem but now I need to replace 2nd. Fortunately it works now that the forks moved and rhe gears are free. 

I appreciate the advice I get here!

Sincerely yours, Eric Watness 

On Jun 3, 2012, at 2:49 PM, Howard Fleming <hfleming at moosebird.net> wrote:

> Disconnect the battery, remove the wire from the starter button, and 
> pull the transmission cover plate (watch for the spring that is held 
> down by the cover out when you remove it...) and line the forks up.
> 
> You might be able to repair the guides for the shifter by welding up the 
> worn parts
> 
> I have not had to do this (yet), but from the ytmag and ntractorclub 
> lists, not a uncommon problem
> 
> Some forums to check for general info:
> http://www.ntractorclub.com/forums/nboard/nboard.htm
> http://www.ytmag.com/nboard/wwwboard1.html
> 
> Releasing a locked 4 speed transmission in 8N and newer Ford tractors 
> (with pictures)
> http://www.oldfordtractors.com/2gears.htm
> 
> 47 Ford 8N / tranny locked up
> http://www.ytmag.com/cgi-bin/viewit.cgi?bd=nboard&th=840379
> 
> Hope this helps,
> Howard
> http://www.moosebird.net/
> 
> On 06/03/2012 05:02 PM, Eric Watness wrote:
>> I have a '51 8N and have somehow gotten it stuck in both 1st and 2nd gear. Anyone have ideas about how to remedy
>> that problem? Shifter plate was rounded off probably allowing it to slip around.
>> 
>> Sincerely yours, Eric Watness
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