john connell
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Hey guys, I need some expertise. Living in No. Colo. we have pretty much mild winters and I havent experienced this before on my old Faarmall M and I'm only guessing at what is actually wrong. I backed the tactor into my barn last week knowing snow was on the way so I'd like the benefit of keeping it out of the weather, primarily wind and drifts. When I went to drive it out I experienced the issue. I can't start and run although had no issues at all ever in the this manner.With the transmission in nuteral, I found the engine would turn only bit and then be stopped by an internal obstruction. By turning the crankshaft backwards 2-1/2 full turns, I again was met by the same physical stop. Through experimenting I found that with the clutch pedal depressed the engine starts and runs perfect as it normally does but upon slowly engaging the clutch, the engine is unable to get passed the same physical stop. Somewhere in the transmission/differential/PTO drive there is a something wrong. With the tep being around zero degrees overnight I suspected ice formation in the drivetrain somewhere so have drained out the oil in the transmission. It's not entirely warm yet, but I would think that this would lower any ice buidup and allow the machine to move. Not so. What are your thoughts on this. I have had water mized in with oil in other gearboxs preventing motion. I rolled the tractor outside and am awaiting warmth to hep me out but this may not be the answer. I appreciate your thoughts. John