9N/2N Widget

Yeah, I really should have taken some better pictures. I have a cheap camera, and those pictures were originally intended to go to Red Rock MFG to show them some things about the parking brake positions on the left side of the 2N. They were the only pics that I had that kinda showed where the widget was. Next time i'm out there, i'll take some better ones for my own records. I was wondering how yours got gone since few people ever removed the brake backing plate (you'd have to do that to get the cross shaft out to take the widget off).

Anyways, adjust your pedals to where they line up, put the tractor in first (with widget loosly clamped down, but still can turn) and drive while slowly pushing down on the clutch pedal until the clutch just does disengage. Then clamp down the widget and you should be good to go!

What's that long lever for? Is that for easier setting of the parking brake? Where did you get it. By the way, here is another pic I made of this "widget" from my 2N.

Take Care
Steve

I'm not sure which "long lever" you are referring to. Unless you are referring to the lever in MY picture. Yes, that is an aftermarket reproduction of the Farmech parking brake. They are currently being reproduced for the 8N, but the 8N mounting brackets don't work on the 9/2N. I am working with them to develope the proper brackets for my 2N. Basically, you remove the brake pawl and gear tooth sector and install one of these levers on each side. It is a cam with a lever attached and as you pull the handle up, it pushes down on the brake pawl arm or "widget" depending on which side.

BTW, good picture. I was going to take one similar, but you beat me to it. Hope this helps you out, Phil!

Jeb

Phil B.