Folks -
This is giving me fits. I've replaced the clutch and I can't get the two halves of the tractor to come together. They're a bit less than an inch apart. The clutch itself is engaged - I can't turn the engine over with it in gear, but I can in neutral - indicating to me that the mainshaft has fully engaged the clutch. I don't think I have an issue with the pilot bearing - I replaced it and checked fit before it was installed.
So, I think the issue remains with the driveshaft to the front axle not having the splines engaged at the front axle. If I engaged 4wd, I can't turn the driveshaft with a pair of pliers, but I can turn the front tire freely. If the lever is disengaged, I can turn the driveshaft and the tire.
Is it possible to remove the front driveshaft? I'm thinking if I took it out, and completed the assembly of the two halves of the tractor and then reinstalled the shaft that that might work. Want to check here first for feedback. Any ideas or remarks about this or my original post on the issue earlier this afternoon would be appreciated. Thank you in advance.
John Moorhead
This is giving me fits. I've replaced the clutch and I can't get the two halves of the tractor to come together. They're a bit less than an inch apart. The clutch itself is engaged - I can't turn the engine over with it in gear, but I can in neutral - indicating to me that the mainshaft has fully engaged the clutch. I don't think I have an issue with the pilot bearing - I replaced it and checked fit before it was installed.
So, I think the issue remains with the driveshaft to the front axle not having the splines engaged at the front axle. If I engaged 4wd, I can't turn the driveshaft with a pair of pliers, but I can turn the front tire freely. If the lever is disengaged, I can turn the driveshaft and the tire.
Is it possible to remove the front driveshaft? I'm thinking if I took it out, and completed the assembly of the two halves of the tractor and then reinstalled the shaft that that might work. Want to check here first for feedback. Any ideas or remarks about this or my original post on the issue earlier this afternoon would be appreciated. Thank you in advance.
John Moorhead