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Winterizing with a 2x2-inch stick

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2fordsmike

11-26-2000 09:30:17




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Winter is coming and my Fords are going to sit most of the time. To avoid a clutch sticking I cut a couple of 2x2s into the right length to prop between the steering drag link and the clutch pedal fully depressed. About 7-7.25 inches on an 8N. You then prop it in place and you can turn the steering wheel to completely depress the clutch. I notice our Ford dealer in Ankeny, Iowa has such a prop on each tractor in his inventory of 15-20 overhauled 8N-NAA-600s etc. And he's go mechanics and shop to fix problems! Mike-Iowa

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Fred OH

11-28-2000 16:44:26




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 Re: winterizing with a 2x2-inch stick in reply to 2fordsmike, 11-26-2000 09:30:17  
Guys, I hate to be called an old grouch, but this one bothers me. After putting probably several hundred pounds of pressure against that little 'ol main bearing and forcing all the oil out between it and the crank flange for a week or two and then starting it??? I sure hope you disengage the clutch before starting it to give it a chance to get reoiled. I would also think it would weaken the pressure plate springs and make the clutch slip prematurely. L8R----Fred OH

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MikeC

11-27-2000 03:24:53




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 Re: winterizing with a 2x2-inch stick in reply to 2fordsmike, 11-26-2000 09:30:17  
Mike, what part of central Iowa do you live in? I am in the Colfax area, and bought my 9N from Ron at Ankeny Tractor! They are great folks to deal with, and I was really pleased with the extra touches that they did!



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Lyle

11-26-2000 13:21:38




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 Re: winterizing with a 2x2-inch stick in reply to 2fordsmike, 11-26-2000 09:30:17  
I prop the clutch down even when it's not stored for the winter. If I leave it set for a couple of days, I do it. I believe that the Ford co. even did this when the tractors were shipped new from the factory. So this has been a problem since the beginning.



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2fordsmike

11-26-2000 19:19:24




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 Re: Re: winterizing with a 2x2-inch stick in reply to Lyle, 11-26-2000 13:21:38  
I agree, it is good idea to put the stick in and prop the clutch as you do, even when the tractor is only gonna sit for a few days...funny how that can turn into a few weeks. Mike-I



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ARB

11-26-2000 09:46:28




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 Re: winterizing with a 2x2-inch stick in reply to 2fordsmike, 11-26-2000 09:30:17  
So that's the secret. Sure beats having to start in gear with the brakes on. Does anyone know what is the cause and appropriate fix for this inconvenience?

ARB Put Put Put ...



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Jess

11-26-2000 09:57:59




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 Re: Re: winterizing with a 2x2-inch stick in reply to ARB, 11-26-2000 09:46:28  
ARB

If your referring to the Clutch sticking, If I'm not mistaken The cluch pads have metal fibers in them and the moisture makes the metal in the pad Rust to the fly wheel.



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Frank from Maine

11-26-2000 10:08:53




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 Re: Re: Re: winterizing with a 2x2-inch stick in reply to Jess, 11-26-2000 09:57:59  
I had a problem twice with the clutch pads stickin' to the flywheel...wouldn't come unstuck no matter what I did. Each time it happened I removed starter and used a pry bar that had a small 90 degree bend in the end and pryed the pads away from flywheel...now I keep petal depressed with length of two by four...so far it's worked great...no more stickin'...:-)



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Greg 2N (9N17604)

11-26-2000 22:25:23




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: winterizing with a 2x2-inch stick in reply to Frank from Maine, 11-26-2000 10:08:53  
My 2N has had this problem since I purchased it. I found that a 3/4" pipe nipple about 1 1/2 inches (I think) propped between the pedal when depressed, and the upper limit peg for the pedal on the tranny housing works great. I can pull it out from the seat and put it in my pocket so I have it wherever I park. Just my simple solution to a common problem.
Greg



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