kenworthtruck
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i have a 1947 ford 9n tractor. after a year of setting i started it but the clutch is engaged and it won't let me put it in gear. any sugestions? the clutch pedal seems activate the arm to the frame.
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old
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- Camdenton Missouri
Well to start with no such thing as a 1947 9N they stopped making them in 1942 and in 1942 the 2N came out.
That said if you have a open area where you can safely drive it around start it in the highest gear it will start in and hold the clutch pedal down and drive it till the clutch frees up. Also say a week before you do that block the clutch pedal down and when ever you park it block it down. My late 1950 8N has a cement block on the pedal and if is there every time I park it.
Just for your info 9N 1939-1942
2N 1942-1947
8N 1948-1952
Front mount distributor 8N 1948 to early 1950 then in April or may of 1950 the side mount distributor 8N came out
That said if you have a open area where you can safely drive it around start it in the highest gear it will start in and hold the clutch pedal down and drive it till the clutch frees up. Also say a week before you do that block the clutch pedal down and when ever you park it block it down. My late 1950 8N has a cement block on the pedal and if is there every time I park it.
Just for your info 9N 1939-1942
2N 1942-1947
8N 1948-1952
Front mount distributor 8N 1948 to early 1950 then in April or may of 1950 the side mount distributor 8N came out
kenworthtruck
New User
In response to your suggestion, I ran the tractor with the clutch pedal down for a long time. It didn't seem to do the trick, as the clutch is still engaged. After looking over the tractor, I find that the serial number is 9N7312, it has a 4 speed transmission, and running boards underneath the brake pedals. So now I am confused as to what year it is.
kenworthtruck
New User
In response to your suggestion, I ran the tractor with the clutch pedal down for a long time. It didn't seem to do the trick, as the clutch is still engaged. After looking over the tractor, I find that the serial number is 9N7312, it has a 4 speed transmission, and running boards underneath the brake pedals. So now I am confused as to what year it is.
kenworthtruck, I had the same problem on my 3000, and someone suggested pulling the stater and spraying brake cleaner on the clutch disc. I had to heat the little plastic straw that came on the can of brake cleaner, and bend it to about 45° in order to spray the cleaner onto the disc. I'd spray it down good and then turn the flywheel with a large screwdriver. Must have used two cans of cleaner on it. After it set for a couple of days, I drove the tractor around and heard a loud "pop" when the disc released. I have not had any problems since.
BarnyardEngineering
Well-known Member
- Location
- Rochester, NY
Just letting the tractor sit there running with the clutch pedal down isn't going to do the trick.
You need to DRIVE it, and even then it is not 100% effective. Sometimes the clutch is rusted so badly that you need to take the tractor apart.
Just please be CAREFUL driving around because you won't necessarily be able to stop the tractor on a moment's notice. Get the tractor pointed toward an open are where you KNOW you can drive around without putting yourself into a corner where you have no options but to crash into something, BEFORE you start it.
You need to DRIVE it, and even then it is not 100% effective. Sometimes the clutch is rusted so badly that you need to take the tractor apart.
Just please be CAREFUL driving around because you won't necessarily be able to stop the tractor on a moment's notice. Get the tractor pointed toward an open are where you KNOW you can drive around without putting yourself into a corner where you have no options but to crash into something, BEFORE you start it.
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