redidbull 54 #1 Posted April 30, 2011 Hi I am new to this so please bear with me. I need to fix the spring on my 73 tractor. I have an auto and the foot pedal needs to be up to put in gear and then push to brake. I had read somewhere it is under the shift plate but I didn't have any luck. Thanks for any help. Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trouty56 565 #2 Posted May 1, 2011 Maybe this thread will help..... http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/index.php?...=0entry225422 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,628 #3 Posted May 1, 2011 There is a rather feeble and tiny brake return spring under the shift plate cover and it is pretty tuff to get at... especially with old-guy fat fingers. Here is a fairly easy solution and it put the return spring on the outside of the hoodstand. Much stronger spring too...therefore more positive. Use a 1/8" drill bit to put a hole in the soft steel rod, away from the hyd lines. Stick a cotter pin fully into the drilled hole and bend the tabs over. Then, just hook a utility spring into the eye of the cotter pin and hook the other end of it to the hoodstand under the seat somewhere. Cut spring length as needed. Attached Image Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
