1966 Ford 3000 Diesel stuck in 4th gear( 8 Forward, 2 Reverse Tran)

[mtodd101]

Hi everyone. My tractor got stuck in 4th gear yesterday and it's happened in the past. In the past I would take the shift plate off and take it out of gear and put it back together. So I've always avoid putting it into 4th gear. Well this time, I was curious as to why it gets stuck and I wonder if the end of the lever is worn. see pictures. Should the end be more of a ball shape. Thanks for any replies, Matt.

 

[IH3444]

Synthetic grease it. I'm surprised there is no grease on it at all? That's most likely why it is sticking into gear. Plus no grease, means accelerated wear.

 

[mtodd101]

Hello IH3444, thanks for the reply. I'll look into getting some grease on the levers. I assumed the fluid splashing around in there, would do the job. So in your opinion, is the end of the shift lever warned down from a round end to what you see in the picture? to me, it does look factory. Thanks , Matt.

 

[mtodd101]

Sorry, Doesn't look factory. Looks worn.