Hart Parr 19-36 hard to put in gear

[Deere Oliver Farm]

I just purchased a Hart Parr 18-36. Did some carb work and got it running nicely. But it grinds when I try to put it in any gear, even if I idle low. Keep in mind the clutch appears to engage and disengage when I pull the clutch lever or push it forward. Any suggestions?

 

[scootergmc]

I'm thinking it was stored with the clutch engaged and it's a little stuck. What happens with the tractor off and in gear, clutch disengaged, and you hand crank it a little? Does it want to move?

 

[rrlund]

Do those have a pilot bearing or a brass bushing? Sounds like whichever one it is, it's binding up and keeping the shaft turning.

 

[J.Wondergem]

I just purchased a Hart Parr 18-36. Did some carb work and got it running nicely. But it grinds when I try to put it in any gear, even if I idle low. Keep in mind the clutch appears to engage and disengage when I pull the clutch lever or push it forward. Any suggestions?

Also the clutch disks could be stuck on the input shaft and not floating.

 

[Deere Oliver Farm]

I'm thinking it was stored with the clutch engaged and it's a little stuck. What happens with the tractor off and in gear, clutch disengaged, and you hand crank it a little? Does it want to move?

Thanks for your reply Scootergmc. When I finally pulled it out of the barn into bright sunlight yesterday I noticed the throwout bearing had 2 grease zerks. They were bone dry when I pumped grease in. I worked the clutch back and forth. Gave it a whirl and problem solved. It runs great, but a little smokey.

 

[Deere Oliver Farm]

Do those have a pilot bearing or a brass bushing? Sounds like whichever one it is, it's binding up and keeping the shaft turning.

Well rrlund, you were on the right track. When I got it outside into brighter light, I see the throwout bearing was dry looking, along with some surface rust on the shaft that the bearing travels on. I cleaned it up, put grease into the bearing zerks, and problem solved. Thanks!

 

[Deere Oliver Farm]

Also the clutch disks could be stuck on the input shaft and not floating.

I got it outside and now I could see better that the throw out bearing was dry. I put grease into those 2 zerks, along with a little grease on that shaft and now she engages and disengages just fine. Thanks!

 

[scootergmc]

Glad you got it sorted and it was simple. Sounds like it's a decent tractor.