420 running ......

[Cletrac68]

Last fall I bought a 1957 420C with a Henry loader. It sat for 10 years outside. Took off the loader to check things out - motor was free with decent compression. Engine starts quick, sounds good, very little smoke and good oil pressure. Got the seat fixed up - thanks to Lavoy.
Today was nice day for test drive. Started the engine - pushed the clutch pedal - trans wouldn't go into to gear. Shut the engine off - put it first - enaged the starter and away I went. First time on its own power in ten years. It goes straight, but won't turn either direction. I guess I have some work to do ..... oh well.

[ACcrazy]

At least you got it to move under its own power. That's something!

Good luck repairing your steering issue.

[Lavoy]

You're gaining!
Lavoy

[Ray III]

Clutch disk might be stuck to rust. Try pushing against a load and stepping on the pedal to free it up. If it stops when you step on the pedal but still won't go in gear, adjustment is necessary by loosening a nut on the bellhousing to turn the stud, I think clockwise brings the throwout bearing away from the pressure plate. You want about an inch free play on the clutch pedal.