Unable to Shift Gears

   / Unable to Shift Gears #1  

bungerag

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Texas
Tractor
Massey Ferguson 30B
Hey all. I've got my 1980 MF 30B up and operating again after sitting for 10+ years. Problem now, though, is that I'm suddenly unable to shift into 2nd and 3rd gears. This tractor has 6 speeds (3 on the column, high and low) but for some reason I can only shift between neutral and 1L and 1H.

From the fill cap, I'm able to see the "rails" are lined up correctly, and I can pry it into second and third with a screwdriver just fine. But the shifter just doesn't seem to bump over enough to move the second "rail" in order to engage second and third gear. What am I missing here?
 
   / Unable to Shift Gears #2  
Dirt or rust around the shift lever ball? If so take the shift lever off and clean it out.
 
   / Unable to Shift Gears #3  
Are you sure the clutch isnt stuck?
 
   / Unable to Shift Gears
  • Thread Starter
#4  
Are you sure the clutch isnt stuck?
Being that I can drive and operate the tractor normally with the clutch, I don’t think so. Clutch engages and disengages normally with the engine. Must be the shifter lever
 

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