2240 Shift Shaft/Fork Replacement
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Zebrafive
Super Member
Before pulling the rockshaft cover put the load selector lever in "L"
Tighten cover bolts to 85 lb ft when reassembling
Tighten cover bolts to 85 lb ft when reassembling
Tx Jim
New Member
Zebrafive
Granted it's been a long,long time since I was a JD dealer service manager BUT please explain why one needs to put L/D in "L"? I thought "D" setting removed the most tension from rockshaft control linkage and L/D cam.Thanks,Jim
Granted it's been a long,long time since I was a JD dealer service manager BUT please explain why one needs to put L/D in "L"? I thought "D" setting removed the most tension from rockshaft control linkage and L/D cam.Thanks,Jim
Zebrafive
Super Member
That's the very first step in the service manual. Put selector lever in "L" No explanation why
OP
HHR
Platinum Member
I put the selector in "L" and removed the housing today. Found nothing out of the ordinary. Fished around with a magnet and came back empty.
It looks like I will have to fabricate my own tab to weld on the rail.
It looks like I will have to fabricate my own tab to weld on the rail.
Zebrafive
Super Member
Good luck, still beats splitting the tractor and replacing that shaft.
Tx Jim
New Member
I agree welding tab on shift rod is much,much easier than a tractor split.BTDT
OP
HHR
Platinum Member
Was able to weld tab on shift rail and got everything back together with new shifter cover housing.
It now appears that I have an unrelated issue with the main engine clutch. In the past I would notice the gear would grind occasionally when trying to shift at higher RPMs (above idle). Now the gears grind even at idle. The tractor will even creep forward when in gear with the clutch pushed in.
I checked and adjusted clutch pedal linkage with no change. I took off the access plug in the bell housing and turned the three double nuts in 2 turns then re-adjusted the clutch pedal with no improvement. Tractor still creeps when in gear.
Any ideas? I can't adjust the double nuts much more or I will run out of adjustment on my pedal linkage.
It now appears that I have an unrelated issue with the main engine clutch. In the past I would notice the gear would grind occasionally when trying to shift at higher RPMs (above idle). Now the gears grind even at idle. The tractor will even creep forward when in gear with the clutch pushed in.
I checked and adjusted clutch pedal linkage with no change. I took off the access plug in the bell housing and turned the three double nuts in 2 turns then re-adjusted the clutch pedal with no improvement. Tractor still creeps when in gear.
Any ideas? I can't adjust the double nuts much more or I will run out of adjustment on my pedal linkage.
Tx Jim
New Member
I think you have a warped clutch plate or a "dry" pilot brg. I think a tractor split is in the near future for you.
OP
HHR
Platinum Member
Sounds like fun!