Hi Lo shift lever (internal) R& R YM2000

[yanmardoug]

I needed to remove the internal hi-lo shift lever on a YM2000 without removing gears from inside the transmission. The lever would not clear the gears to allow removal. Using a high speed grinder, I ground down the top and bottom sides of the external portion of the lever so that, upon completion, the lever was flat on the top and bottom sides instead of being round. This allowed the lever to be angled upward to clear the gears so that it could be removed. This process was an alternative to 284 International's solution involving grinding, welding on of a nut and use of a wrench as a shift lever. All of the grinding was done on the external portion of the lever, so it had no effect on the operational portions of the lever and the original shift lever/handle could still be used.. Obviously the grinding had to have weakened the portion through which the shift rod threaded, but I see no indication that there is any danger of that portion breaking.

 

[winston1]

Smart thinking, I like that. :thumbsup:

 

[284 International]

Very clever, and an improvement over my procedure, especially since it allows re-use of the original lever, or a replacement, if it later breaks.

 

[yanmardoug]

284 International, as I had admired your solution, I'll take your response as high praise. I posted this thread because I understand that the need to replace this part is common. I hope that, given that this process could be used even with a new replacement part, the idea saves a lot of folks some headaches.

 

[void777]

Yanmardoug do you have any pictures I need to make the same repair

 

[yanmardoug]

Yanmardoug do you have any pictures I need to make the same repair

No, I'm sorry. I didn't take any pictures. Good luck with your repair. Be glad to try to answer any specific questions which you might have about the process. It was, at heart, just a trial and error process. Grind a little and try to remove the part repeatedly until I could angle the part upward just enough to clear the gears.

 

[yanmardoug]

I just went and looked at the lever and did some measuring. It appears that I only ground off about 1/16 of an inch from each side. I did, however, round over the end of the flats toward the bolt hole somewhat. I ground on both sides of the part for most of the length which sticks out of the transmission; but, in retrospect, I don't thing that that would be necessary. I think that you could grind down one side for a good portion of that length while merely rounding over the opposite side on the very end toward the bolt hole.

 

[void777]

Thanks for the responce should I grind top and bottom of the hole or the sides without the hole. Do I need to pull the shifter plate off to do this. First tractor. Any help would be GREAT. THANKS

 

[yanmardoug]

Thanks for the responce should I grind top and bottom of the hole or the sides without the hole. Do I need to pull the shifter plate off to do this. First tractor. Any help would be GREAT. THANKS

After looking at the part again, I realize that my previous reply was almost as clear as mud. You should grind on the sides without the hole. You will be pushing the part through into the inside of the transmission in order to remove it, so you will have to remove the top transmission cover to access it. I ground the external ends of the shaft beyond the hole to round it off pretty dramatically. I believe that you could actually only grind one side of the shaft and round over the end of the shaft on the opposite side to attain the clearance needed. If you choose to try the minimal grinding approach, you will want to look at the internal portion of the lever to be certain that you grind on the side and end which allow the little lever inside the transmission to be oriented to provide the greatest clearance when you push the part into the inside and attempt to angle it upward while doing so. I took a picture, which I have attached. It is not very good quality, but hopefully it will be helpful.

 

[void777]

Yanmardoug Thankyou very much the picture makes the process so much clearer again very much. will get back to you with the results.