I've posted several times in the past 3 years on this website for questions on my 1970 1020 diesel. I've rebuilt the engine, replaced almost everything on it, and I have to say that I love this tractor.Anyway, before I rebuilt the engine (when I lost a main crank bearing and she seized-up on me) I had to tow it home. In neutral, this thing does not want to move. I know they warn you about towing with a hi-low shifting unit, but my 1020 has the manual shifting with the two levels down between your knees. Whenever I put both levers in neutral and try to move it, I can't get it to go without using another vehicle. My own truck is easier to move!!! I've replaced the brakes on both sides. I most noticed how hard she turns when I went down the road the other day to get diesel fuel. In 8th gear, she really chatters going up minor hills in the road and I think this is associated with the massive friction that keeps her from turning. Is there something that I may be missing? Bearings that could be shot? Transmission that could be caught on something? She shifts fine and runs well at lower gears, but will not budge when I try to push her around in the garage in neutral. Any help out there with other 1020 owners? BTW....She's the best.
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