B Hard to get in Gear

Hey Folks,

I've got a Allis B and it sometimes is hard to get in reverse or first gear. Even with the clutch in it sometimes grinds. Is this because there is no synchronizer in this thing or is this just normal? Should I wait a few seconds before i try to put it in gear? New to this thing.

Thanks!!

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Wait at least 3-4 seconds with the clutch pedal pushed ahead and tractor stopped, then shift. If it still won't go in then you have a problem. They take a bit of time to stop
moving internally when you step on the clutch.
Zach
 
That could be normal or you could have a problem. Takes a few seconds for things to stop spinning so if you try the shift fast it can/will grind. Or the clutch could be out of adjustment or it has been sitting a long time and rusted up some. Or the pilot bearing/bushing is binding up or the throw out bearing maybe going bad
 
(quoted from post at 14:10:11 08/07/17) That could be normal or you could have a problem. Takes a few seconds for things to stop spinning so if you try the shift fast it can/will grind. Or the clutch could be out of adjustment or it has been sitting a long time and rusted up some. Or the pilot bearing/bushing is binding up or the throw out bearing maybe going bad


Thanks for the insight! To make adjustments would I have to seperate the tractor? Just wanting to know how big of an issue I may be getting into.
 
There are way to adjust it with out splitting the tractor but with out looking in my manual I cannot say how off the top of my head
 
i had a b allis the pilot bushing gets oil from the back of the crank in front of the bushing. It has cotton that lets lub out but mine had worked its way out and oiled the clutch disc and it would stick to the flywheel.you have break the tractor apart sorry to say. There is an inspection hole that is under the clutch to look.
 
The transmission could be low on oil. If you have hydraulics you use a thinner oil than if no hydraulics and this will allow the gears to spin longer too. If you don't
have hydraulics try some 90 weight gear oil. And while you are at it check/change the final drives, they can get nasty, most farmers never got around to them.
 
When the bearings under the bottom cap get worn/loose the drag on the shaft is gone that helps stop the free wheeling. If all else fails this could be your problem.

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This nut is staked so it can not loosen.

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It is adjusted for a slight drag. It is about the same amount of drag that is put on wheel bearings.
this is the way I set the drag.

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