We have a MF 180 diesel. Recently the transmission stuck in one of the foward gears. From the speed, it appears to be second.This tractor has a shift lever for high/low range in a straight slot, and a shift lever for reverse and 1-3 forward in an H shape slot. The high/low range works fine. Neutral in high/low works also. The forward/reverse shift lever will not pull out of gear. While there is slight play, it is near the center of the H slot. I can move it a small distance left and right, but not up and down to bring it out of gear. I have taken the upper housing off the tractor for a better view, although it is still hard to see exactly what is happening. The shift rods are connected down to the transmission housing. I don't know if the problem is in the center shaft that the shift rods rotate on, or in the transmission itself. While I can work on the basics, I am not a mechanic. Can anyone offer advice as to what corrective measures could be tried?
Thanks
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