Super 55 Transmission Issues

elcajonfarms · Jul 30, 2013

The dependable, strong Super 55 I have used for mowing and just about everything else somehow slipped a fork and is locked into 3rd or 4th gear. It happened all of a sudden when shifting, there was no noise or grinding and it operates just fine in that gear (no reverse though). It will not go into neutral. The gearshift will move back and foth into two of the usual 8 slots, but the transmission seems to be jammed and kills the engine if you try any of those other two spots. If I go through the trouble of removing the top of the transmission case am I going to find anything I can fix short of a complete disassembly and overhaul of the transmission? Or would I be better off splitting the tractor and attaching the front end with the strong engine to the rear of another Super 55 I have with an old, tired and wheezy engine that has a good transmission and hydraulics?

j meyer · Jul 30, 2013

I got a Super 55 I am parting out- located in SE Minnesota. Willing to sell my rear end complete. Email is open.

elcajonfarms · Jul 30, 2013

Sorry, but no thanks. I already have two other Super 55's that I could use for parts; I'm just trying to get some insight on whether there might be a relatively easy fix before I exchange rear ends with one of the other ones.

oliver90owner · Jul 31, 2013

Can you not just remove the stick, re-align the change gates and place the stick where it should be? The end may need building up a bit, to replace years of wear, in the longer term.

You clearly are stuck in one gear and the tranny locks if you attempt to select another at the same time. Fairly common problem on older iron.

elcajonfarms · Jul 31, 2013

I don't think you can get at the shifter gates without taking the top off the main case of the tractor, which is a fairly involved process on a Super 55. Have you done what you are suggesting on a Super 55?

Dick W. · Jul 31, 2013

I have done the shift lever removal several times on my 55 and Dad's 70. It is easy to remove and than just get the shift forks into neutral, re-install the lever into the proper slot, good to go!
You may need a long sturdy screw driver to move the shift forks to neutral. You will see all 3 forks lined up when there is an open spot on all 3 next to each other.

elcajonfarms · Jul 31, 2013

OK--I'll give it a try. Thanks

Dick W. · Jul 31, 2013

Don't let the springs fall into the trans!!!!!!!!!!

elcajonfarms · Aug 27, 2013

Once I took a close look at the I&T shop service manual and got a clear understanding of where the forks are, it took me two minutes with a 9/16 inch wrench and a 12 inch screwdriver to fix the problem--forks out of synch. Thanks for the suggestions.

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