1936 fordson seems to have no transfer from the engine to tr

[Seimet]

I can role the engine over with the tractor in gear or out of gear there is no difference. The tractor can not be pulled as it only skips along the ground. If you raise the tractors rear end off the ground the rt wheel can be rolled to the front and the left tire will role the opposite direction. I don't want to start the tractor I just want to get it inside to start the restoration. Could the clutch and break be engaged allowing the engine to be rolled over with no transfer to the transmission since the break and clutch are on the same peddle and if so how do I free them up?
 

[Bendee]

Could you move it if you put one rear wheel up on a trolley jack.?
Forget about the wheels going in the opposite directions, that indicates the axles are set properly.
 

[cdmn]

Your tractor acts like the worm is not turning. Your idea of a stuck brake has merit. but maybe something broke and got jammed inside somewhere.

The "proper" way to move one of these tractors is to remove the wormgear out the bottom back bearing bore. Jack one wheel off the ground to take any load off the worm and bearings while you do this. Working that wheel back and forth might help squirt the worm out of there.
There"re gallons of oil that will run out on the ground. Catch it and poor it back in if you intend to move it more than a few yards.
 

[shawnee]

Yep! pulling it can bust that worm gear all up to many parts!
 

[Butch Howe]

You can move it slowly for short distances. In have a dozen or so that I move around when necessary. But, if you suspect truobles pull the worm out. Drain the rearend first.
 

[Mike Farmer]

Hi I posted about this problem last year.
Go to 'archives'. Search for "towing" in Fordson Forum. Press go. Item dated 08/24/2011. Diagram of gearbox showing worm wheel and removal method. Do that then it will tow safely. Mike