Neighbor borrowed my MF 451

[forrestfwl]

When he brought it back, the clutch pedal was 6" higher than when he took it. What happened and how do I fix it?

 

[joshuabardwell]

Pics would be helpful.

 

[MIKE R]

Welcome to the forum. Do you see any linkages attached to it bent up or replaced. Or is the seat moved ahead and the different possision of the reference point deciving you that the pedal is further out.

 

[The kid]

When he brought it back, the clutch pedal was 6" higher than when he took it. What happened and how do I fix it?

My neighbor borrowed our 9N Ford and broke the three point hitch on a scraper blade. He descretely parked in back in the barn and didn't say a word. He now is not allowed to borrow anything. Period. Some peole have no respect for others property. Sounds like he was riding the clutch pretty hard. Maybe just an adjustment. I hope it's not serious.

 

[forrestfwl]

Here's a pic of the clutch position. I've travelled all week and this is the first opportunity I've gotten to send it.

 

[forrestfwl]

The linkage looks fine and the seat has not been moved (I'm reupholstering it). I guess I'll adjust that linkage and see if the pedal will move back down to the normal position, knowing that I'm looking at a clutch replacement soon. I guess the tractor has to be split to replace the clutch?

 

[kensnelling]

First, have you tried asking you neighbor what occured when the pedal position changed? Also, drop a not so subtle hint that you expect him to be responsible for repairs. If he gets upset by any of that count yourself lucky that he won't expect to use your equipment in the future.

Ken

 

[forrestfwl]

He's banned but he's fiendishly clever. I guess the price of tractor ownership in a semi rural setting is eternal vigilance. Thanks.

 

[brin]

First, have you tried asking you neighbor what occured when the pedal position changed? Also, drop a not so subtle hint that you expect him to be responsible for repairs. If he gets upset by any of that count yourself lucky that he won't expect to use your equipment in the future.

Ken

Ken, I agree, after he asks his neighbor what happened he can simply say ...I will let you know what the problem is and the costs to repair and smile....that ought to do it...

 

[forrestfwl]

Agree. I'll tell him when he gets out of jail.