wd-45 locked trans

[nomind]

My wd 45 trans seems to be locking into gear even when the engine is shut off. I pulled the top off and all 3 forks and gears look fine , but the ball on the shifter will move up and down quite a bit ?

 

[mikejc in WI]

nomind,
just had to do this to ours Easter Sunday...After trying it by the book I ended up removing the top cover and removing the shift lever from the cover. Then I moved the shifter rails so that the tractor was in neutral and lined up the shift collars the same way. I installed the cover and then re-installed the shift lever and things started working again. What I can't figure out is how it got locked up in the first place which means it will probably happen again until I can figure out the root cause.

 

[B W in MO]

The trouble is the shift lever has woren enough to slip between the forks in the top of tower, build the shift leaver up 1/8" that will help. I have done it and has worked for me.

 

[mikejc in WI]

The end of the lever has the profile similar to a light bulb but is flat on the left and right sides. Do I build it up so that it is thicker from flat to flat?

 

[nomind]

I'll take the top off again and inspect it when I get Allis home, but for now I'll leave her in neutral and winch her on the trailer. --- thanks guys.