12 Grader Progress

It doesn,t matter if the pinion is engaged or not if the clutch is kicked out. Make sure the clutch lever is pulled back toward the diesel engine & if it doesn,t release then the clutch must be hanging up or plates stuck from setting if it was for a long period. Check and make sure it has oil in the clutch compartment too even if it releases when you try it. There is a level plug so it,s not over filled.If you can,t get it to release then you,ll have to remove the 3 bolts that holds the clutch lever on and remove it so you can look inside the housing at the clutch discs and see if things are froze up in there or what.

Something I learned from an old catskinner about pony engines that are reluctant to start is to pull the spark plugs and squirt a LITTLE ether in the plug holes, replace the plugs and crank it over. If still no pop, it could be the plug wires in the mag cap are backwards, swap 'em and try again. If still no pop, time to start a more thorough check.

As for the clutch, too heavy an oil in the housing can cause it to hang up, as can too tight of an adjustment. I use either power steering fluid or 10 wt oil diluted with a little diesel and adjusted just enough that it doesn't take a lot of pressure to engage. I'm not familiar with the grader application but on crawlers there's a little plate on the clutch housing right above the pinion. It can be taken off and with a screwdriver, you can pry the pawls to disengage the pinion.

Check the top of the bellhousing/transmission case just above the starter pinion.
There is a threaded plug that can be removed to mechanically release the clutch dogs if you wish to disengage.

Thanks. I'll open the inspection port and see if they are bound, and release if I have to- is that the 'clutch release lever pins' section I see in the OMI, Old Magnet? I found the inspection port with the three bolts above the pinion.

I already replaced the wires with new ones, gas straight from the pump through the 'new' carb. and from a clean gas can, and plugs gapped to .025.

I have pics of all of this, but every time I try to post, my pics are 1200x1600, and they exceed the limit for uploading. I've tried rescaling the pics in MS paint, but I can't get it right. Does anyone know of an easier way?

Thanks much.

Thanks. I'll open the inspection port and see if they are bound, and release if I have to- is that the 'clutch release lever pins' section I see in the OMI, Old Magnet? I found the inspection port with the three bolts above the pinion.

I already replaced the wires with new ones, gas straight from the pump through the 'new' carb. and from a clean gas can, and plugs gapped to .025.

I have pics of all of this, but every time I try to post, my pics are 1200x1600, and they exceed the limit for uploading. I've tried rescaling the pics in MS paint, but I can't get it right. Does anyone know of an easier way?

Thanks much.

Seems to be some confusion😊 😊
The three bolt cover is on the side of the pony clutch housing (has lever).
There is a small two bolt cover just above this where the pony clutch is adjusted by pulling back the spring loaded pin, rotating and engaging the adjustment plate with all the holes. Also can access with the three bolt cover off.
The pinion release "dogs" or "latches" are accessed through the screw plug. Only need to bump one of the latches as they are geared together.

There is no fuel pump.....assume you mean tank. That carb may be flooding. Got the float level set right? and is it shutting off?

Can't help you with your picture sizing as I run different program through HP scanner. Someone will know.

If you wish, email your pics and I will post them until ya get it sorted out.

I'm impressed with your jump right in and get er going😊 😊

Seems to be some confusion😊 😊
The three bolt cover is on the side of the pony clutch housing (has lever).
There is a small two bolt cover just above this where the pony clutch is adjusted by pulling back the spring loaded pin, rotating and engaging the adjustment plate with all the holes. Also can access with the three bolt cover off.
The pinion release "dogs" or "latches" are accessed through the screw plug. Only need to bump one of the latches as they are geared together.

There is no fuel pump.....assume you mean tank. That carb may be flooding. Got the float level set right? and is it shutting off?

Can't help you with your picture sizing as I run different program through HP scanner. Someone will know.

If you wish, email your pics and I will post them until ya get it sorted out.

I'm impressed with your jump right in and get er going😊 😊

I sent the pics. to Old Magnet. Hopefully I'll figure out how to resize the images soon. Thanks.