dlynes
New member
Hello,
I am new to the tractor world as I just bought a 1960's Ford 4000 Diesel, 4cylinder. I am not sure how many hours are on it nor do I know how many owners there have been. Upon delivery I drove it around the block and it drove well. The second drive, the clutch would not engage and I caught **** forcing it into gear as the gear grinded. After mowing for almost two hours, the clutch worked enough to shift and park it but I did not continue to test the clutch or shift. Yes I do know the tractor does not have a sequential gear box but I know very little more. I also regret that I have not checked the oil level yet but I did adjust the pedal and it did not help at all.
What suggestions and advice would you recommend as I start trying to troubleshoot this?
Thanks so much!
PS I am not a mechanic but I am a gear head and I enjoy wrenching myself.
I am new to the tractor world as I just bought a 1960's Ford 4000 Diesel, 4cylinder. I am not sure how many hours are on it nor do I know how many owners there have been. Upon delivery I drove it around the block and it drove well. The second drive, the clutch would not engage and I caught **** forcing it into gear as the gear grinded. After mowing for almost two hours, the clutch worked enough to shift and park it but I did not continue to test the clutch or shift. Yes I do know the tractor does not have a sequential gear box but I know very little more. I also regret that I have not checked the oil level yet but I did adjust the pedal and it did not help at all.
What suggestions and advice would you recommend as I start trying to troubleshoot this?
Thanks so much!
PS I am not a mechanic but I am a gear head and I enjoy wrenching myself.