515 ford tractor

[Gayle Bowlby]

OK- i have a ford 515 ind. tractor i use on my farm- today the shifter was fine and then when i put it in third the shifter just spun and would not go in. Does anyone know what causes this and what is the likely part that is worn? i use this for my small farm and really can't afford to have it repaired by a mechanic so if you could give some information on this i would sure apprciate it!! thanks

 

[Roy Suomi]

Unplug the wires going to the top cover where the shifters are..Unbolt the cover and pick it straight up..Is the end of the shifter broken/worn off ?? or the pivot pin in the cover worn out or broken off ?? Maybe a problem with the shifter fork inside the transmission.. When you set the cover back on , line up the pin sticking down with the neutral start pocket and the shifters with their respective engagement places...

 

[Gayle Bowlby]

THANK YOU for responding, i was wrong on it not going into third -it does go in, but it spins the shifter- does that change what it might be?
and would you think its ok to use it as long as i dont try to put it into third? i guess that would depend on whats causing the problem right?

thanks again for responding!

 

[Roy Suomi]

Nah...Probably the locater pin that goes in the groove in the shifter pivot ball inside the shifter cover..Same procedure..