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| 1910 Ford tractor clutch | 10/8/2008 | Arnie Jossie |
Q: Arnie, I just bought a 1985 model 1910 Ford tractor and the clutch is slipping. It's a 2 stage ...
A: Usually the cause of clutch slippage is not having any free travel on the clutch pedal. If you push ...
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| new holland tc29d | 10/7/2008 | Arnie Jossie |
Q: I have a compact diesel tractor that won't start. Previously had a fuel leak; replaced the hose from ...
A: If you hear it click, the plunger is definitely moving. Although there are other relays and things ...
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| Ford N8 tractor | 10/7/2008 | Arnie Jossie |
Q: I am not experienced at all with this but I purchased a Ford 8 N tractor and preceeded to get the ...
A: If the gears absolutely refuse to move, then there's really no other option than to remove the gears ...
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| new holland tc29d | 10/6/2008 | Arnie Jossie |
Q: I have a compact diesel tractor that won't start. Previously had a fuel leak; replaced the hose from ...
A: You will need to bleed all the air out of the system from replacing the hose. Make sure there is a ...
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| New Holland 1725 Tractor | 10/5/2008 | Arnie Jossie |
Q: My tractor was running fine when it suddenly quit running. The fuel tank is full, it will turn over ...
A: Blown fuse is a common cause on these tractors, so you were looking in the right direction. Just ...
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| caseih electronic 3 point | 10/5/2008 | Arnie Jossie |
Q: The 3 point on our new to us 1986 CaseIH 9110 doesn't go down. After looking under the console and ...
A: There is an electronic hitch valve centering tool that is used on older Magnum tractors, but I have ...
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| Ford N8 tractor | 10/4/2008 | Arnie Jossie |
Q: I am not experienced at all with this but I purchased a Ford 8 N tractor and preceeded to get the ...
A: The problem is probably not down inside the transmission, but on the underside of the cover instead. ...
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| tractor steering | 10/3/2008 | Arnie Jossie |
Q: This pertains to a JD 850 tractor manufactured probably in the late 1980s. I am experiencing a bit ...
A: Yes, these things are related to each other. 45 to 60 degrees of free travel on the steering wheel ...
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| ceased diesel engine | 10/2/2008 | Arnie Jossie |
Q: does anyone know how to free up a ceased diesel engine? 611 Belarus farm tractor
A: What happened to it? Is it just stuck from not being used for many years, or did it lock up while ...
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| 1949 Fergeuson Model 2085 | 9/30/2008 | Arnie Jossie |
Q: I am working on a friends 1949 Ferguson Tractor. The problem I am having is that I am not getting ...
A: If you pull the coil wire out of the center of the distributor cap and there is spark from the coil ...
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| case 2670 trans issues | 9/29/2008 | Arnie Jossie |
Q: I have a 1979 2670 with 3900 hrs that i got last year from the original owner.Changed all the ...
A: It sounds like the problem is not with the powershift. If the transmission pressure gauge is in ...
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| gears stuck on 560 International | 9/28/2008 | Arnie Jossie |
Q: I was shifting from reverse to first gear and now it will not go into any gear. It seems like first ...
A: If you can't move the shift rails through the shift lever hole, then possibly a shift fork or shift ...
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| gears stuck on 560 International | 9/28/2008 | Arnie Jossie |
Q: I was shifting from reverse to first gear and now it will not go into any gear. It seems like first ...
A: Unbolt the shift lever assembly from the top of the transmission and remove it. Look down into the ...
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| Farmall Super M PTO | 9/27/2008 | Arnie Jossie |
Q: Oil drips from the pto shaft of my Farmall Super M, SN F 35219J. I am not able to locate ...
A: It's not possible to order parts directly from Case IH, so you have to go through a dealer. The ...
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| MF 285 Engine | 9/27/2008 | Arnie Jossie |
Q: I have a Massey Ferguson 285 (not sure of the year; approx. 4900 hours; Perkins engine) in which the ...
A: I asked him today what they did, and he said Perkins revised the head bolts several times because ...
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| Farmall Super M PTO | 9/26/2008 | Arnie Jossie |
Q: Oil drips from the pto shaft of my Farmall Super M, SN F 35219J. I am not able to locate ...
A: The nice thing about these old Farmalls is that lots of parts are still available from any Case IH ...
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| Case 340 Power Steering | 9/25/2008 | Arnie Jossie |
Q: Tractor is probably 1950-60, tag is gone. I busted the end of my power steering unit shaft, an old ...
A: I think the only way to fix it is to get a used unit from a salvage yard. I can't find any info on ...
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| Ford 4000 Diesel | 9/24/2008 | Arnie Jossie |
Q: I had my tractor repaired it was blowing oil through the exhaust. They honed the cylinders, replaced ...
A: Sometimes an engine does have to run for 100 hours or so to seat the new parts, that's why a new ...
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| caseih electronic 3 point | 9/19/2008 | Arnie Jossie |
Q: The 3 point on our new to us 1986 CaseIH 9110 doesn't go down. After looking under the console and ...
A: First make sure all the fuses are good if you haven't already done so. It could just be that there ...
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| Hydraulic problem | 9/19/2008 | Arnie Jossie |
Q: I have a International 574 tractor. I hooked on a disk mower to cut some hay. I lifted the mower ...
A: First check that one of the hose couplers didn't pop out a little when it raised to the top. If ...
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| Ford 5000 tractor injector pump | 9/18/2008 | Arnie Jossie |
Q: I have a 1969 5000 in excellent condition. However the injector pump has failed and need to be ...
A: There are 2 types of pumps used on this model. The CAV rotary and the Simms inline both have three ...
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| hydraulic problems | 9/18/2008 | Arnie Jossie |
Q: I have a 2006 Kubota L3400 HST 4x4 with 175 hrs. I started it up and the implements Backhoe and ...
A: If the fluid level is full up to the sight glass with the engine not running, then it's filled to ...
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| sinking hydraulics | 9/17/2008 | Arnie Jossie |
Q: I have a John Deere 4400 utility tractor with a brush hog attached to the 3point hitch, I think ...
A: Anytime a hitch sounds like it is still trying to raise when it is already all the way up, there is ...
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| 3 point hitch slow to lower | 9/17/2008 | Arnie Jossie |
Q: I have a case 990 that sat outside for 10 years before i bought it.Ichanged all the fluids and ...
A: You will need to check more than just the 2 valves under the plate that you mentioned. In the hitch ...
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| 1941 Ford 9n | 9/12/2008 | Arnie Jossie |
Q: I HAVE A 1941 9n, my problem is I have to pull the choke out for it to run. When the choke isn't ...
A: It's definitely running too lean. Remove the gas line from the sediment bowl and turn on the valve. ...
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| case 885 xl 4 wd | 9/12/2008 | Arnie Jossie |
Q: problem .rear hitch/lift arms drop 5 mins after tractor is stopped.trailer tipping is ...
A: Either the piston seals are leaking, or if the lift cylinder has a cushion relief valve, it could be ...
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| International 856 won't steer | 9/11/2008 | Arnie Jossie |
Q: Power steering, TA, and brakes won't work. Occasionally they will but quit for apparently no ...
A: As you may already know, the steering, brakes, and TA are all fed by the same pump which is located ...
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| IH 464 | 9/11/2008 | Arnie Jossie |
Q: I have a 74 IH 464 gas. When checking the hydraulic fluid does the tractor need to be running or ...
A: You need to check it with the engine shut off. It's best to check it cold before you start it for ...
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| Case 300-stuck in gear | 9/3/2008 | Arnie Jossie |
Q: I have a Case 300.It is stuck in first gear and only first gear.The shaft mounted on the shifter ...
A: I have been looking at a diagram of the shift cover. You can see this diagram at servicemotor.com, ...
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| Alternator (Delco Remy 3 Wire) Wiring Diagram | 9/3/2008 | Arnie Jossie |
Q: I am attempting to rewire a Ferguson Tractor to accommodate a Delco Remy 3 Wire Alternator. I am ...
A: I really don't know where to get a diagram. I sort of learned by trial and error and gained some ...
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| diesel engine | 8/30/2008 | Arnie Jossie |
Q: the engine was running find, starting on first crank. i changed all of the filters, air, fuel, oil, ...
A: You must still have air trapped in the fuel system from when you changed the fuel filter. Even if ...
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| case 2390 clutch and transmission adjustment | 8/29/2008 | Arnie Jossie |
Q: need to know how to adjust external cables to get transmission to engage
A: Not sure what type of transmission engagement problem you have, so I will try to cover everything. ...
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| tractor hard to start | 8/27/2008 | Arnie Jossie |
Q: i have a 5500 landini 1984 tractor with a Perkins 3 cyl. diesel 48 hp. and it is hard to start, when ...
A: I am not an expert on European tractors, but this can be a common problem with any brand. When ...
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| IH 706 Oil Light with Clutch in | 8/26/2008 | Arnie Jossie |
Q: Sir, Have a IH 706 oil light on whenever I depress the clutch. Oil pressure is steady good with ...
A: I know this will sound weird, but it's normal for it to operate that way. Bear with me until I ...
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| Steering on IH B414 | 8/25/2008 | Arnie Jossie |
Q: Arnie, I've got a 1966 IH B414 that's a real workhorse, but I hit a tree with the front left tire ...
A: Normally, I would say that the horizontal shaft was not only bent, but possibly twisted, or that the ...
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| Ford 8N | 8/25/2008 | Arnie Jossie |
Q: This tractor was recently converted to a 12 volt system, and a resistor was added in the circuit ...
A: These tractors shouldn't need to be converted, but whatever, everyone has their own preference. ...
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| 64 ford 2000 gas tractor | 8/24/2008 | Arnie Jossie |
Q: all my hydralics have quit.where is the pump located and how do i get to it and what do i check ?
A: First make sure the oil is full, and if it has a filter, change it. Plug a gauge into a remote ...
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| 856 International Hydraulics | 8/23/2008 | Arnie Jossie |
Q: Auxiliary control valve and hydraulic lift system (3 point lift) has quit working on 856 ...
A: The hitch and auxiliary are supplied by the rear hydraulic pump located in the rear frame, and the ...
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| clutch/gear problem? | 8/22/2008 | Arnie Jossie |
Q: I have a IH 784 with hydraulics tractor - up til a couple days ago there was no problem, however I ...
A: If oil did get on the clutch, it shouldn't cause that problem. Oil will cause a clutch to slip ...
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| Hydraulics/ bleeding | 8/20/2008 | Arnie Jossie |
Q: We have a ford 2000 tractor. The three point hitch will not raise under power. Found that the fluid ...
A: There are 2 types of Ford 2000's. The old type had a piston pump on the side of the clutch housing. ...
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