Shifter fork

[Jack]

Hello,
I have a question, yesterday I backed my cub out of the barn, and when I put it in first gear to head out it wouldn't move. So I took the shifter cover off, I noticed that the shifter fork bolt was loose and wouldn't let the shifter go into gear. So I tightened back up, After looking at it better I noticed that the fork is broke, it still shifts since i tightened it. But I'm sure it will continue to work loose. so my question would be, do I have to split the tractor to replace the shifting fork, or can it be done without splitting the cub.
Thank you

[Slim140]

It can be done without splitting it, be careful when you slide the shaft to get it out though. There is a small steel ball with a spring behind it and be sure to not drop the ball in the tranny or let it fly across the shop.

[Jack]

It can be done without splitting it, be careful when you slide the shaft to get it out though. There is a small steel ball with a spring behind it and be sure to not drop the ball in the tranny or let it fly across the shop.

When I go to slide the rod to put a new fork in. Will I slide it towards the front of the tranny or towards the rear?
Thank you

[Jack]

Another question, if I'm standing behind the tractor, looking down at the tranny gears, the fork on the right is the one broke. So would that be the reverse/first gear ? I want to make sure I order the right fork.
Thank you

[Slim140]

I want to say the rear, been a couple years since I did mine but I think that's right.

[Slim140]

Another question, if I'm standing behind the tractor, looking down at the tranny gears, the fork on the right is the one broke. So would that be the reverse/first gear fork, or is it the second/third gear fork, I want to make sure I order the right fork.
Thank you

That's the reverse/first fork. If you have a welder or know a good welder they can repair that one and it will be good to go.

[Jack]

Thank you

[Jack]

I tried to remove the fork rod, I cannot figure out how to get it out to remove the fork, without splitting the tractor, any ideas would be greatly appreciated
Thank you

[Slim140]

Try turning it with a pair of pliers 90 degrees, the shaft has grooves in it that the balls go in to lock it into place. If you turn it, it will compress the ball/spring and you should be able to slide it to the back.

[Barnyard]

Put a rag over the spring and ball before removing them from flying across your shop.

[Jack]

Put a rag over the spring and ball before removing them from flying across your shop.

I got it out... a piece of the fork that goes around the shaft is gone, I tried to find it with a magnet and cannot locate it I drained the fluid still can't find it. So I guess I'm not welding it, have to buy a new one.
Hopefully I can get the spring as end ball back in without losing it
Thanks guys

[Barnyard]

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[Jack]

I ordered a new fork ,

[Jack]

Question !!!!
Is there a trick to get the spring and ball back in place after replacing the shifter forks?

[Jack]

Is there a trick to get the spring and ball back in place after replacing the shifter forks and rods