(800) 853-2651
SHOP NOW

Clutch won't engage

E

Ed Scott

New User
Hello, I just joined the forum and have read a lot of postings. I really need you guys! I am now the new owner of a TO30 that sat neglected for ten years outside in Vermont weather. Needless to say, it isn't running. So far, I've rebuilt the head, done a valve job, rebuilt the starter, rebuilt the steering shaft, rebuilt the carb, new ignition kit, gascolator and probably a lot more I can't remember without consulting my credit card bill. I just noticed that the clutch does not engage when I put it in gear. The clutch spring is good and strong and returns back up, but when I put it in gear, I can still turn the engine over by spinning the fan (the pistons are out and the head and starter are not installed). Can someone help me understand this? Thank you.

Ed @BTV VT
 
I can't help you with the clutch but I'm sure you will get helpful replies. I just wanted to say that is a good little tractor. I learned to drive on a TO 30 . We also built our 40' x 120' machine shed using the 30 Ferguson to set all the poles and dig all the post holes. We have an 8n now and that Ferguson is a better tractor in my humble opinion. Hang in there and good luck.
 
If engine turns free, while tranny is supposed to be in gear, I would look first to see if the shifter is really engaging the gear..
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

K
Oliver 660 clutch won't engage
Replies
2
Views
274
I550
I
J
Massey 180 won't turn over unless the clutch is disengaged.
2
Replies
24
Views
1K
Dieseltech
D
C
T-20 Clutch wont engage.
Replies
7
Views
761
Mule Meat
Mule Meat
S
D6B wet clutch stuck/won’t engage.
Replies
8
Views
527
hdokes
hdokes
D
Allis WD-45, or D17 flywheel starter ring location?
Replies
15
Views
609
docmirror
D
Tractor Parts Tractor Manuals

We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today.

Copyright © 1997-2024 Yesterday's Tractor Co.

All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters
Website Accessibility Policy

Back
Top