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Locked up w-4

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TimFL

07-27-2004 13:43:07




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I have a w-4 that had sat under an oak tree for about 8 years before I got it. I knew when I bought it that the engine was locked. My surprise came when I came back to load it and the back wheels were locked. I hoped it might be the brakes but took them apart and they were fine. Wondering if anyone has seen this before? It is obviously something internal and I have heard about the condition where condensation causes the axle bearings to rust over the years. I have got ruts in the yard from dragging it to try and loosen it up to no avail. I know it probably will have to be tore down and fixed but I was looking for a possible starting point.

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49 Cubber!

07-27-2004 13:52:05




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 Re: Locked up w-4 in reply to TimFL, 07-27-2004 13:43:07  
Are you trying to pull it in gear?Clutch froze to flywheel maybe?If not in gear,verify it isnt in gear and stuck beteween two gears.Easiest place to start.HAVE FUN!



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TimFL

07-27-2004 15:29:16




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 Re: Re: Locked up w-4 in reply to 49 Cubber!, 07-27-2004 13:52:05  
Pulling it in neutral. It seems to shift free. With it in neutral the clutch would seem irrelevant. It is a very curious situation.



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Bob M

07-27-2004 16:27:44




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 Re: Re: Re: Locked up w-4 in reply to TimFL, 07-27-2004 15:29:16  
Tim - Sounds like the transmission is caught in 2 gears at once (like R and 2, etc). It's fairly common on these tractors when the end of the shift lever gets worn down.

Can verify by putting the shifter in neutral, knocking out the pivot pin in the tower where the shift lever enters the tranny cover, then pulling the shift lever out. Peek inside at the 3 shift rails. The slots in all 3 should be centered fore and aft in the opening. If two slots are ahead or behind center, take a big screwdriver and click them them back into the center position. (Sometimes helps to jack up one rear wheel and rock it a bit when you do this...) When all 3 rail slots are centered the rear wheels should then turn freely.

Hope this helps!

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