AboutArnie Jossie Expertise Engines, drivetrain, hydraulic, electrical. Ag tractors only, please. NO LAWN AND GARDEN, I AM NOT A LAWN AND GARDEN EXPERT! No skidsteers, windrowers, combines, construction equip., trucks, etc. No European or Asian tractors. I simply don't have the time to answer questions on all machines, so I have to limit what I will answer. I am not a Massey Ferguson expert. I also specialize in New Holland rectangular balers.
Experience Worked in Case IH dealerships for 20 years. Old IH to new Case IH. Case 70 series thru 96 series, and McCormick. Experience in older Ford, JD, Oliver, AC. Collecting and restoring old Cockshutt, Co-op, and IH tractors.
Organizations International Cockshutt Club
Education/Credentials Mechanic all my life. Too many Case IH service schools to list. 7100 all the way up to MX Magnums. 5100 to MX Maxxums. Some New Holland training. NO LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIP.
Expert: Arnie Jossie Date: 6/26/2008 Subject: Ford 2000 series clutch
Question I have a Ford 2000 series tractor with gas engine. After a month of sitting unused I went to start it. It was in neutral at starting (runs OK) however the clutch would not disengage,however, I managed to get it in gear, engine died but now cannot get it out of gear, it was fine a month ago. Any suggestions or is this a major issue.
Answer Hello,
The clutch disk is stuck to the flywheel. Since there is no inspection cover to access the clutch, it will probably have to be split if you can't break it loose. You will have to get the pressure off the gears in order to get it back into neutral. Try turning the engine backwards with the fan, or pulling it with another tractor, or truck, or whatever.
