1956 Ford

stirpo · Apr 20, 2010

Hello all, I am new to the forum so here is a little introduction. I live in New Tecumseth Ontario Canada and we have had our ford for over 25 years and it has been a part of my life for ever. It's a 1956 Ford Jubilee my dad calls it...so I hope that's what it is.

What I have noticed is that over the last couple of years (gets light use)
1) sometimes it grinds heavily going into gear and sometimes it doesn't (clutch is depressed fully).
2) When releasing the clutch it is very jerky and at the end of the lift.

My questions are has anyone experienced this and if so...will adding or changing the transmission fluid help? If so how do you do that? Are both issues related to the same problem...which then requires the clutch to be replaced and if so is this a big job money wise and time?

Any information would be very much appreciated and I look forward to continue reading everyone's posts.

Thank you

old · Apr 20, 2010

The Jubilee was only made one year and that was 1953. In 1954 they then made the NAA and then in 1955 they started making the 600/800 series and made them till 1957 and in 58 they started production of the 601/801 series tractors.
To figure out what you do in fact have look on the left side below the battery box for a flat spot. Clean that spot off real good with carb cleaner and a rag. There should be numbers that will look sort of like this
841
$#%$%^
The top number or letters tell you the model and the bottom the serial number which you can then use to find the true year. Oh by the way the Jubilee and NAA will both say NAA. Also if it still ahs the hood emblem if it is a Jubilee that emblem will say that

Mike (WA) · Apr 20, 2010

Sounds like your clutch is about shot. Repairing it involves "splitting" the tractor in half. I'm guessing that you don't have a lot of mechanical experience, so would recommend you take it to a repair shop. The job requires some specialized equipment, and (ideally) an overhead hoist. An independent shop is usually less expensive than a dealer- ask around among some smaller farmers to find out who might be the best deal.

Always a good idea to replace the gear oil (90W) every few years, so would do so if you haven't for awhile. It accumulates moisture from condensation (or through the boot on the gearshift lever) over the years.

Fordfarmer · Apr 20, 2010

Clutch may be about worn out, or it may just need to be adjusted. Do you have an owners or service manual? Those will explain how to adjust the clutch, and are well worth buying if you don't have one. Also, there are 3 oil compartments (besides the engine oil) - transmission, hydraulics, and rear end. Gear oil for the tranny and rear end, and New Holland 134D hydraulic oil (or other brand equivalant)for the hydraulics. Or you can use the 134D in all 3...which is a good idea, as many of these old tractors' seals leak between the compartments.
If you can post a pic, we can probably ID your tractor for you.

stirpo · Apr 20, 2010

Wow cracking it in half sounds like a lot more than I am capable of doing. I will have to ask the Gentleman that rebuilt this tractor 25 so odd years ago as he may know a Gent in the area that can repair farily easily.

Thanx for all the good info folks....

souNdguy · Apr 20, 2010

if it's a 56.. it's likey a 640 if it's a jube/naa it's a 53/54.

I bet it has oil on the clutch that makes it sticky and not disengage as soon as you press the clutch .. pressing hte clutch and holding for a few extra seconds likely lets it pop loose.. also.. wet clutches can be grabby and rough.

most wet clutches are from a 3" trans input shaft seal leak.

try blocking the clutch down when not in use, after removing starter and hosing down as much of the clutch as you can with a can of carb cleaner spray.. and make sure the lil cotter pin is keeping the hole in the bottom of hte bellhousing open.

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