Case 450C high low won't shift out of neutral

[David H]

So I just replaced the Injector pump and when I went to drive it the high low shifter appears that it is in neutral and won't go either way. Is there any trick to getting the gears lined up?

 

[alrman]

Welcome to HEF @David H
No real tricks to do this...... as long as the engine is NOT running.....

 

[Coy Lancaster]

If the lever won't move then check linkage but if the gears grind when you try to shift then like alrman said shut engine off.

 

[David H]

No gear grinding no howling. If I try to shift either way it just bogs the engine if it is running, and I can't find a place where it wants to engage if I manually rotate the drive shaft.

 

[alrman]

Engine off & a firm shunt of the selector lever is all that is usually required.
Don't be shy about it.

 

[David H]

Took the linkage off and checked it. It was nice and free. I bent the lever trying to push it in to gear with it off. Thinking I may have to tear it apart.

 

[alrman]

It's not that easy to get inside the two speed housing on a 450C - brake housings & backing plates have to be removed to pull the 2 speed housing......
Not a good job!

There is a detent ball & spring for the selector, located under the housing.
Take a look at that, may be it's jamming the selector rail?