Help to identify bolt

BrianLivingstone · Jan 10, 2018

Can someone please tell me the purpose of the bolt circled in the picture. I thought it was a drain plug until I removed it
Thanks . Brian

BrianLivingstone · Jan 10, 2018

Try again!

BrianLivingstone · Jan 10, 2018

46 Ford 2 n

Blue Jay · Jan 10, 2018

Probably just an access point to a set screw, mine is just a 1/8" pipe plug. Your picture has me a little confused, looks like the right side of the tractor but clutch and brake are on the left side and 3 point quadrent on the right.

My tractor is a 46 also that Dad bought the year I was born.

JMOR · Jan 10, 2018

looks about correct height for oil level check plug

Secret Squirrel · Jan 10, 2018

It is a pilot bolt that holds a shaft in place, or at least is on mine.

BrianLivingstone · Jan 10, 2018

It looks like a 1/4" smooth shaft that is 3 1/2 - 4" long . I was afraid that I may have unhooked something on the inside when I pulled it out.

JMOR · Jan 10, 2018

Secret Squirrel nailed it......pins the reverse idler gear shaft.

R Geiger · Jan 10, 2018

You may have gotten lucky, looks like it is pin for the reverse idler shaft. Parts books are great.

JMOR · Jan 10, 2018

on second thought..........isn't that the wrong side for that?

HCooke · Jan 10, 2018

That picture is reversed!

BrianLivingstone · Jan 10, 2018

i apoligise for the photo. I knew it was off 90 degrees but I didn't realize I had it reversed.
Good eye

howdy1960 · Jan 11, 2018

You did want to rebuild the tranny this year didn't you?

Note to self: "DO 'NOT' REMOVE THIS BOLT!"
Maybe I should black marker it above the bolt as I 'know' I'll forget where I put the note lol

BrianLivingstone · Jan 11, 2018

Do you think I have a chance of doing damage to the tranny?
It seemed to go back into the same place and it drove fine last night.

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