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^I doubt it's a granny gear.  The ones I'm used to are marked on the shift pattern as "L" rather than "1" and the are not synchronized.

^ One of my friends was referred to as a Work Dad a couple of years ago.

Jumping out of gear isn't a clutch issue.  It's going to be either a problem with the shift mechanism or (more likely in my opinion) a problem internal to the transmission itself.  I wouildn't be surprised if there are little pieces of gear teeth riding around in the bottom of the transmission.

To be fair, calling that thing a tractor is a bit of a stretch.  The only thing it has in common with anything produced by John Deere is the paint color and a couple of decals.

^I may go for the chrome stack.  That 40hp Perkins may have a little trouble turning the shaved pullin' tires though.

^ There's a better chance of flames on this tractor than the turbo charger that my friend with the shop is advocating.  I may opt for a little chrome for a couple of items that are typically painted black.

It wasn't terrible but it was leaking oil and the clutch was pretty well done.  The end goal is to put it pretty close to the condition it was in when it first arrived on the farm in July of 1970.  Its primary job going forward will be to look nice and shiny while towing a float in a parade or...

The shop belongs to a friend of mine.  He's helping me out with the tractor in exchange for me helping him wire the car on the lift when the time comes.  It's a '66 Mustang Fastback. 

Not automotive related but it does have an engine.  I learned to drive on this tractor when I was 5 years old and inherited it from my uncle a few years ago.  I finally have the combination of time and a place to work on it so the tearing it down stage has started.  Pictures of the progress so...

Looks like the relay is an IAC53 or 54 from the instruction manual referenced.  The placement of the screws determines the tap setting for the relay.  A simple google search will get you a pdf of the manual (GEK-34054).

Lesson I learned a long time ago: Always check where the link it taking you before you click.

"They say 65 percent of all statistics Are made up right there on the spot 82.4 percent of people believe 'em Whether they're accurate statistics or not I don't know what you believe But I do know there's no doubt I need another double-shot of something 90 proof I got too much to think...

I just realized I read that book 30 years ago.  All I remember clearly is "We all float down here."

I was thinking the same thing regarding 9/11.  I was in a room with several structural engineers that day and they were not one bit surprised at how those buildings came down. A few of my thoughts on conspiracy theories (especially if it's government cover-up in question): 1.  The government...

My favorites for Oshkosh 2017: Matt Younkin flying the Beach 18: Heritage Flight (F-35, A-10, and 2 P51 Mustangs): A warthog for @knight1fox3: And a couple from the Blue Angels performance:

There's a reason they tagged me with a pager back in the day.  A lesson I learned early on was to not answer the phone unless you were willing to get called in to work.

^Where else can you get Moink Balls on a stick?

^We left the interstate at Mt. Olive and continued North on IL-4.  Not a bad drive if you're not in a hurry. 

It was worth the trip to see it.  Cape Girardeau opened up their brand new shiny "Sportsplex" and offered free parking for the event.  The building was air conditioned with bathrooms and food service.  The parking lot was full but not over-crowded and the drive back to my mother's house was...