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Stephen Wright

04-09-2003 15:16:48

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I have recently bought a 1946 2N, and I must admit I am somewhat new to tractors. My problem is this. I need to know what is the proper operation of the gearbox on a 2n. I am used to driving cars where you start in first and cycle through the gears as you go faster. When I bought the tractor the guy said that you just put it into gear and go. i.e. 3rd for roads, 1st for work etc. Is this right? If so what is each gear typically used for. (I am ordering the reprint of the operator's manual, but I do not want to destroy the tractor's gearbox in the mean time.)

Thaks for any help you can give and sorry if this question is too mundane. I'm learning.

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Jim Arcadia

04-10-2003 11:16:38

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Re: 2N gearbox operation in reply to Stephen Wright, 04-09-2003 15:16:48

I too have recently become somewhat familar with the care and feeding of the 2N with the 3 speed tranny.
Right after it was delivered I got up on it tried out 1st, 2nd and 3rd. All took off from a dead stop. It doesn't shift from 1st to 2nd too well either.
I moved the engine speed bar down a bit -put it in 3rd-let the clutch out and that little bugger took off like a jack rabbit on flat ground. Got my attention real quick. I forgot to ask anyone on here what gear to use. First seems to be good for poking along looking at birds and frogs;
2nd does well for cutting grass and 3rd seems to be for highway or fast hill running. I'd suggest a seat belt if you try 3rd with much throttle. I'm sure some of the more informed folks herebouts can help you more - I just learn from experience and try to live from one to the next-- (experience).
J

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SteveB(wi)

04-09-2003 15:48:48

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Re: 2N gearbox operation in reply to Stephen Wright, 04-09-2003 15:16:48

The 2N trans is pretty strong, ours went through 4 teenage boys thinking it was a hot rod over the course of 20 years. When I finally opened it up 5 years ago the input housing was broken off, no pilot bearing, worn bearings throughout, and shot clutch but it still worked. Now I just have to figure out how to keep my teenage boy off it.

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jeb2N

04-09-2003 15:40:25

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Re: 2N gearbox operation in reply to Stephen Wright, 04-09-2003 15:16:48

Well, he's right. ONLY use 3rd gear when on paved roads, and make sure that you have good brakes and a hazard triangle when doing so. 1st gear is generally used for plowing, bush-hogging, and other heavy duty work, and second is the "do-all" gear used for cultivating, disking, planting, and most everything else.

Second gear on my 2n is worn slap out and makes a grumbling noise. Always has. When I was little and rode on my Granddad's lap, I used to think the tractor was real and that it was grumpy all the time because of that noise! That now poses a dilema to me when i restore it: Do I keep the gear like it is for sentimental value, or restore it to proper working operation? I think i'll replace it, but I'll hang the old worn out gears in the barn or mount them on a plaque for sentimental value! hehehe.

But yes, on tractors this old, you pick a gear and stay in it for the task you are doing. You do not have to start in first, then shift to second if you are going to be using second gear. Just put 'er in gear and then adjust your throttle to get it right.

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duey

04-09-2003 16:21:29

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Re: Re: 2N gearbox operation in reply to jeb2N, 04-09-2003 15:40:25

I'm not at all sure these trannies didn't make noise from Day One. I would guess it has to do with the cut of the gear(s) or the combined harmonic when they are all 'noising' together. You could change the gears & find they still make a sound all their own. Just a thought.... duey

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moonlite

04-09-2003 16:49:37

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Re: Re: Re: 2N gearbox operation in reply to duey, 04-09-2003 16:21:29

Never heard a quiet one! That is also true for some other tractors.

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jeb2N

04-09-2003 17:41:50

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Re: Re: Re: Re: 2N gearbox operation in reply to moonlite, 04-09-2003 16:49:37

Well, all the other gears are quiet except for 2nd. It makes a very loud and audible "WWWWWHRRRRR RRRRR RAAAAA WWWWRRRRR RRRR" constantly. That gear was used almost exclusively by everyone in my family that ever drove it. I'm thoroughly convinced that it's worn out...

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Week N Warrior (MS/MO)

04-09-2003 17:53:56

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: 2N gearbox operation in reply to jeb2N, 04-09-2003 17:41:50

Boy, that realy does sound bad.

Carl

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Dell (WA)

04-09-2003 15:36:30

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Re: 2N gearbox operation in reply to Stephen Wright, 04-09-2003 15:16:48

Stephen..... ...your seller is correct. Just putter in gear, 1/2 throttle and go, maybe slip yer clutch a bit. Your engine has a governor that takes-up the load. The N-Gearbox is not built or designed to be shifted like a conventional automoble. And if you try to shift on the move, yer gonna be grindin' gears, worse than enny 18 wheeler ever thought. Your N-Engine is a lowspeed design, 400 rpms idle and 2200 rpms max hand throttle..... ....Dell

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jeb2N

04-09-2003 15:49:02

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Re: Re: 2N gearbox operation in reply to Dell (WA), 04-09-2003 15:36:30

Ha! Dell, ya beat me by 3.5 seconds...you sly dog, you!

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