48 8n clutch issue

I just bought a new restored 48 8N
When I push the clutch pedal to shift, I have to use my toe to get it to pop up and take off. This makes for a jerky start each time I shift.
Any ideas how to adjust it to come up on its own would be great.
New to this never owned a tractor before

Tractorfan.Well if it is actually newly restored as you say,It could be that the bushings in the clutch housing are to tight on the clutch through shaft.Causing it to bind up.Or the petal bushing binding (to tight) Grab the pedal and see if you can shake it,also shake the through shaft.Grease and oil the pivot points and linkages.Lastly the Throw out bearing could have one or both return springs missing or broken ,or the slide could be dragging on input shaft cover. though unlikely.

Tractorfan
If you must use this tractor, tie a rope to the pedal
so you can pull the pedal up and control it with your foot.
That way you don't break something or flip tractor.
If you don't need to use it wait till you get it fixed.
Can you contact the "Restorer" about fixing the clutch.
Good luck with it and be careful.

Steve,Better yet hook a tarp strap to the petal to bring it up.
Red Green ya know!

"if the women don't find u handsome, they should at least find u handy."

There are two springs on the clutch shaft and if one or both come loose, the pedal will stick in the down position. Here's a link to a document I wrote on a quick cheap fix I came up with for this problem with my early '48 8N. Until you can split the tractor and fix it properly, this method will help keep the clutch pedal returning to the UP position.

Tim *PloughNman* Daley(MI)
STICKING CLUTCH PEDAL

Well, it appears the powers that be still won't allow any linking to the NTC site so email me for directions. Go to the NTC, HOW-TO
s, CLUTCH. Here is a portion of my document:

CLUTCH BEARING RELEASE SPRING-A QUICK FIX -By Tim Daley

If you are having trouble with your Ford N-Series Tractor clutch pedal sticking or not returning to the standard ?UP? position, and you don?t have the time, money, or both to split tractor to get to the transmission housing, here?s a cheap, band-aid procedure to get a temporary quick fix in place to help solve that problem. Parts needed are minimal so won?t cost much either ?usually under ten dollars, but you may already have them handy.
First, there are two springs on the clutch plate, part number 9N-7562 that assist in releasing the clutch pressure plate and bearing. They also help when returning the clutch pedal to the normal ?UP? position when released. They are positioned 180? apart, one on the left and one on the right side of the clutch release shaft. One or both of these springs may come loose or break. As that happens, the clutch pedal will stick in the ?DOWN? position when depressed.
When you are using the clutch a lot it becomes a problem. You need to constantly use your toes on your left foot to raise the pedal back up. This is a potential safety issue because if you are shifting gears as from reverse to forward again, when the pedal pops up, the tractor can jolt on you. Even with the throttle set low or at idle, the tractor will surge.


PARTS & TOOLS REQUIRED:


Tim *PloughNman* Daley(MI))

If the return springs for the clutch release bearing were complexly gone the clutch would still work work as its suppose to... You have other issues other than broke missing clutch release bearing springs...

Duct Tape -the handyman's secret weapon! Keep yer head up and yer stick on the ice. I'm pulling for ya, we're all in this together. -Red Green-isms...

Tim Daley(MI)