D4-7U interlock question

Yes, it should be straight. Florin may have a better one.

I have one of those torn apart that we're working on. I'll get you a picture of it. I was just about to assemble that stuff.

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Ok I guess it's normal, I won't worry about it and just fix it.  Noticed that the manual said it the springs were only on later tractors, so wondered if mine was a retrofit.
Mine has some problems...
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I have very worn out clutch linkages on my D4 6u2432, it pops out and realises the clutch unless lever is held in position (all pins and clevis holes are now oval in shape), is it possible to remove the top half clutch cover with out removing the pony motor? would be it possible to remove only the pony crank shaft pulley to remove the cover over the main clutch? I believe the clutch plate has worn out past adjustment as well and it will not adjust up (feels like it has hit a stopper).

Thank you

i have a 6u myself. and the pilot engine is separate to the trans so yes you can it may be fun to get it past the pilot's flywheel though and you most likely need to remove the dash you definitely need to remove the air cleaner. i believe the fenders have to come off too not sure so dont quote me. the parts book shows the trans casting with out them in place

depends on your serial number. there two piece transmission covers on the later D4 tractors. there was a practice of sawing rhe cover on the older tractors to accomplish the same thing. you should be able to see from the operator station if the cover is a two piece or not.

https://www.acmoc.org/bb/discussion-d72/3786-d4-parts-swapping#26890