karlKLR-9N
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Good morning everyone!
We have a 1947 9N that was my grandfathers that still runs and drives and has been working great for a long time. Just recently we decided that we would tear it down and restore it, which mostly meant sandblasting / doing electrolysis, painting, and fixing the brakes (apparently my uncle said they have actually never really worked, my grandfather didn't seem to want to fix them).
Just recently though, it hasn't been starting. I just realized the other day that if I sit and wiggle the shift lever enough, it hits just the right spot and will turn over. Once I hit that spot, it starts immediately. I don't know too much on how the inside of this tractor works yet (I usually just learn in the process of tearing it down, thats how I learned how to fix my KLR motorcycle), but I assume there is a switch in the transmission that will only let the tractor start if its in neutral. It looks like I will have to tear down the whole steering column and actually get inside the frame to get to the issue. I was planning on tearing everything down anyway, but slowly and on my own timeframe to de-rust and paint, instead of all at once, and at the beginning.
Am I correct in thinking that this is not only the problem but the correct way to fix it? Or is it something easier, or perhaps even much more in depth?
I love the people on these forums, and I always turn to the wonderful people in these discussions prior to any big project, the knowledge and ideas I've gotten from places like this is invaluable.
Thanks for any help you can provide, and I will likely be returning with any other questions I have, including pictures, once I really get started with the restoration project!
We have a 1947 9N that was my grandfathers that still runs and drives and has been working great for a long time. Just recently we decided that we would tear it down and restore it, which mostly meant sandblasting / doing electrolysis, painting, and fixing the brakes (apparently my uncle said they have actually never really worked, my grandfather didn't seem to want to fix them).
Just recently though, it hasn't been starting. I just realized the other day that if I sit and wiggle the shift lever enough, it hits just the right spot and will turn over. Once I hit that spot, it starts immediately. I don't know too much on how the inside of this tractor works yet (I usually just learn in the process of tearing it down, thats how I learned how to fix my KLR motorcycle), but I assume there is a switch in the transmission that will only let the tractor start if its in neutral. It looks like I will have to tear down the whole steering column and actually get inside the frame to get to the issue. I was planning on tearing everything down anyway, but slowly and on my own timeframe to de-rust and paint, instead of all at once, and at the beginning.
Am I correct in thinking that this is not only the problem but the correct way to fix it? Or is it something easier, or perhaps even much more in depth?
I love the people on these forums, and I always turn to the wonderful people in these discussions prior to any big project, the knowledge and ideas I've gotten from places like this is invaluable.
Thanks for any help you can provide, and I will likely be returning with any other questions I have, including pictures, once I really get started with the restoration project!