Tranny/shifting question

[TraktorFreunde]

Hello all,
I don't know if this is an issue that may become a problem. I've noticed that, sometimes, when I shift gears I need to release/depress the clutch or it won't get into the new gear. Usually I notice this going from reverse to a forward gear (because I'm plowing with a back blade). Any other details may be spotty, being I'm only on it once in a big snow while.
I replaced the tranny/hyd fluid in November with 80/90 from TSC. What was in there previously seemed ok (was in there when I bought it). It otherwise runs fine. I never took notice of the issue before my constant forward/reverse plowing routine. When it was warmer I was probably going one direction, stopping, messing with the lift or something else, then going back into gear again. Is it simply that you HAVE to go into neutral, cycle the clutch and then go into your new gear?! Doesn't make sense, but who knows with these old machines.....

Thanks.

 

[TheOldHokie]

(quoted from post at 10:01:14 02/15/18) Hello all,
I don't know if this is an issue that may become a problem. I've noticed that, sometimes, when I shift gears I need to release/depress the clutch or it won't get into the new gear. Usually I notice this going from reverse to a forward gear (because I'm plowing with a back blade). Any other details may be spotty, being I'm only on it once in a big snow while.
I replaced the tranny/hyd fluid in November with 80/90 from TSC. What was in there previously seemed ok (was in there when I bought it). It otherwise runs fine. I never took notice of the issue before my constant forward/reverse plowing routine. When it was warmer I was probably going one direction, stopping, messing with the lift or something else, then going back into gear again. Is it simply that you HAVE to go into neutral, cycle the clutch and then go into your new gear?! Doesn't make sense, but who knows with these old machines.....

Thanks.

Welcome to the world of unsynchronized transmissions. In general you have to come to a stop and wait for the mating gears to quit spinning before they can be engaged. If they happen to stop in the wrong spot they may not line up perfectly and that is likely what you are experiencing.

In the good old days we learned to "double clutch" unsynchronized cars and trucks in order to shift on the go - e.g clutch, shift to neutral, declutch, blip throttle, clutch a second time and engage next set of gears. That process helps synchronize the speed at which the gears are spinning and (usually) avoids/minimizes the clash of engaging teeth :roll: That is just background info and not something I advocate as a way to operate your old tractor. Keep doing what you are doing and appreciate the joy of a synchronized transmission the next time you drive one.

TOH

 

[TraktorFreunde]

Thanks dude,
That makes sense. I always wanted an old VW, but now I know why pops told me I might not enjoy it as much as I do with a newer car on the Autobahn......