Nortrac 204c trouble shifting into gear

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    • #30388
      jiminbuffalo
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        I have a Nortrac 204c with the FEL and a York Rake on the back. I have been doing some landscaping on my lot and building a dry-stacked stone retaining wall. I have been using the tractor to move stone and dirt as well as the rake to finish the ground near the wall.

        I have owned this tractor for over a year and have not had any problems with the gearbox except recently, it has been popping out of 1st gear on occasion.

         

        Today, I was loading the bucket with rocks and left the tranny in neutral. When I got back on the tractor, it would not go into Rev., 1st or 2nd gear.

         

        I was able to tow it back into the yard and let is sit for a while. I started it back up and was able to get it into 3rd and 2nd gear. I left it in 2nd gear and drove it around the yard OK. Still couldn't get it into REV or 1st. I then put it in neutral and let it idle for a minute.

        When I got back on and tried to shift, it would not go into any gear again, just like the first time.

         

        Any suggestions on how to proceed?

         

        Thanks,

        -Jim

         

      • #33073
        Tinbender
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          Has she got any oil in her?

        • #33074
          jiminbuffalo
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            Yes, I had changed the gear oil this spring and it is still at the same level. Right on the mark.

            -jim

          • #33075
            Tinbender
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              Oh well, always try the easy stuff first. Next I would take the top off the tranny and see if you have a bent shift fork and check the condition of the gears. See if you can shift or see whats stuck when trying to shift while the top is off.

            • #33076
              Tinbender
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                Oh well, always try the easy stuff first. Next I would take the top off the tranny and see if you have a bent shift fork and check the condition of the gears. See if you can shift or see whats stuck when trying to shift while the top is off.

              • #33081
                jiminbuffalo
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                  Thanks for the advice. I am will get into it today and see what I can find. Just wondering, I have not taken the cover off of this tractor before, do I need any special tools or techniques when I go to put the cover back on?

                   

                  The “auxiliary gear shift lever” is mounted on the gearbox plate. Is there anything I need to consider before removing the plate? By that I mean do I need to disassemble that shift before the plate will come off or does it come with the plate?

                   

                  Any steps for removal and replacement would help me a lot.

                   

                  -Jim

                • #33083
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                    When you unbolt the cover the shifter will come up with it, it's pretty easy to remove so you can see what's going on.

                    Tommy

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                  • #33097
                    jiminbuffalo
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                      Good news, I hope.

                      I took the gearbox cover off and see that the spring on the shift lever is broken. I am hoping that this is the issue, correct?

                      I looked at the gear box and the gears look OK. I don't find any damage to the gears.

                       

                      Tommy, I will check out your site and see if you have this part. Is there anything else that you would suggest that I inspect?

                      I tried to attach pics but am having some difficulty with this format. Can I send them to your e-mail instead?

                       

                      -Jim

                    • #33098
                      jiminbuffalo
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                        shift

                         

                      • #33099
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                          Here is a link to the replacement part

                           

                          https://affordabletractorsalesco.com/cart/sub_catalog_gallery.php?cid=1672&catid=&picid=1806&category=ZL-20&sub_category=&scid=

                           

                          Tommy

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                        • #33124
                          jiminbuffalo
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                            Tommy,

                            Parts arrived in the mail at 4PM today and I was back to work by 4:30.

                            Thanks for your help and the fast shipment.

                            For other readers:

                            The spring was bent in the shifter assembly and prevented me from getting into rev. and 1st.

                            There is also a spring retainer washer that goes on the shift lever that was missing and needed to be replaced.

                            I also put a new gasket on while the top was off.

                            As noted above, the shift cover is very easy to remove and does not require any special tools or techniques. I replaces the spring and washer and reassembled the cover to the gearbox. After that, I was ready to go.

                            -Jim

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                              Thats what it's all about,helping each other out.

                               

                              Thanks for the order we appreciate the business

                               

                              Tommy

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