So, after looking through the tech manual, I'm assuming that since my reverser doesn't work in reverse that the rear clutch pack must be shot. This is a guess. I haven't tested pressures in the reverser as I don't yet have a pressure gauge or associated adapters. I will obviously do this before yanking out the reverser. BTW, is there a "kit" that contains all the necessary adapters, hoses and gauge to check the reverser?
I've searched "removing reverser" and it seemed there was a good thread on the subject at one time but now a few of the key posts have been removed by the author, leaving questions unanswered.
Assuming that I WILL have to remove it I'll bet it's not as simple as removing the bolts and pulling the case out. There are shafts that engage in splines so I assume I'll need room to move the case back. Since it's connected to the transmission, am I correct in assuming that I'll have to remove the transmission also? Viewing the pic left in this thread:
http://www.jdcrawlers.com/messageboard/ ... g+reverser
it looks as if the reverser needs to be removed from the bottom? What else am I needing to remove? Engine? Loader? Looks like it might turn in to a BIG job, especially since I don't have any hydraulic lifting equipment other than this machine!
Being optimistic, is it possible that my trouble is not the reverser rear clutch? It was working just fine yesterday until I got hung up a bit on a stump. It doesn't seem like it's even trying to engage. I would think that it would at least "nudge" itself in the reverse direction before the clutch slipped, especially since it was working well before the stump incident.
Looks like I might become familiar with the innards of this beast sooner than I anticipated...
Comments, opinions, suggestions or any other help is certainly appreciated. Y'all have been very helpful and patient with me and it is certainly a blessing. Thanks.
