Tractor Repair/Questions Answered by Expert Arnie Jossie
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Drive line problem | 10/1/2011 |
| Q: 1963...Ford 4000...gas...Was operating and heard something snap loud...quit moving....though I ... A: Start the engine and try to shift it into any gear without pushing in the clutch. If you can ... | |
| Case 1370 Power Shift | 10/1/2011 |
| Q: When it's idling after oil gets hot in transmission. I can go from power shift 1 to 2 to 3 & my ... A: Sorry, but heavier oil will not fix an internal leak in the powershift. Some of the sealing rings ... | |
| IH 574 diesel | 8/21/2011 |
| Q: I recently changed the hydraulic oil on my tractor. After i changed the oil, the hydraulics would ... A: If you changed the filter also, it's possible that the filter canister is not seated properly ... | |
| IH 1086 pulls down under load | 8/4/2011 |
| Q: Arnie I have a 1979 IH 1086, when under a load pulling any type of equipment or on road pulling up a ... A: Change the fuel filters if they haven't been changed in awhile. Make sure the throttle lever ... | |
| Case 1070 powershift transmission | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a Case 1070, serial # 8678810- 5280 hrs, with a transmission problem. The tractor has no ... A: That's a little unusual, it's usually the powershift that has problems, not the range ... | |
| Case 1070 | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: Hey Arnie, I just bought a Case 1070, It's a diesel with 4600 hours. I have other tractors but they ... A: The brakes probably need to be bled or adjusted. They are supposed to be self adjusting, but ... | |
| IH 1566 fuel system priming | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: 1566 with 2040 hrs. We thought it was running out of fuel so shut it down and fueled up. Would not ... A: The fuel goes from the tank to the primary filter, then through the transfer and priming pump, ... | |
| case international 885 4wd | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: I am having a problem with my pto in a case 885. It wont drive under load. the clutch has been ... A: The pressure to the pto clutch should be checked with a gauge, and it should be about 300 psi. ... | |
| case 2590 power surge on clutch release | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a 70's model? Case 2590 that surges to the point that the front wheels come off of the ground ... A: I will assume that this is a powershift transmission. Make sure the clutch pedal, cable, and ... | |
| Ford 2000 1969; motor quits after one hour | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: I have had this great tractor 5 years. It has a three cylinder gas engine with the power steering ... A: You could either do like you said and check if there is fuel in the carburetor after it dies, or ... | |
| case tractor | 7/17/2011 |
| Q: i was wondering what would cause a case 2090 it wont go into high or low range it isnt a powershift ... A: On the one that isn't a powershift, there could be a few different things. Broken or bent shift ... | |
| Case 1070 Diesel Stuck Throttle | 7/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a Case 1070 Diesel tractor and the throttle is stuck at about 80%. It will increase beyond ... A: Even though the hand throttle lever moves freely, the foot throttle is probably sticking. The ... | |
| 1070 P.T.O problems | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: I just recently purchased my 3rd 1070 it is a 1971 model my other 2 are 78 models. I purchase these ... A: There is a spring loaded shift collar inside that shifts the speeds when you reverse the output ... | |
| 3588 2+2 transmission | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: Transmission will go into reverse but as you try to move the shifter to the high or low forward ... A: The first thing to do is remove the seat and floor plates so you can get at the range ... | |
| Case ih mx110 Power Steering problem | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: I have a case ih mx110 tractor that has a bucket loader attachment.The tractor worked fine until ... A: The pressures are not normally checked at these locations so I'm not sure what the results should ... | |
| 1070 remotes quit working | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: We were using the tractor to bale. Everything was working well when the back door of the baler ... A: The hydraulic relief valve has probably failed. Unfortunately, it's located on the bottom of the ... | |
| Case 5250 clutch | 7/10/2011 |
| Q: On my Case 5250 the fwd clutch is slipping, but still will move the tractor. In reverse it works ... A: The pressure to the forward and reverse shuttle clutches should be checked with a gauge. There ... | |
| Case ih mx110 Power Steering problem | 7/10/2011 |
| Q: I have a case ih mx110 tractor that has a bucket loader attachment.The tractor worked fine until ... A: I don't know if your loader is hooked up to a joystick control valve or through the tractor's ... | |
| 1070 power shift case tractor | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: when the outside temperature is above 95 degrees and I have ran the tractor for an hour or more,when ... A: The pilot spools in the powershift control valve could be sticking. They should be removed and ... | |
| 856D Intn. Farmall hydralic drive shaft | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: how do you remove and replace the shaft that drives the PTO and hydralic pump in the above mentioned ... A: The tractor has to be split at the bell housing between the engine and speed transmission to ... | |
| Case 1070 Power Shift problem | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a late model case 1070 with the power shift transmission. The spool valves were sticking ... A: It sounds like there could be a big oil leak in the C4 clutch because C4 is the only clutch that ... | |
| 1370 case transmission problem | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: I have good pressure in c1 and c3,c2 is low 180 psi,high 180 psi, reverse is 80 psi, c4 has 50 psi ... A: If you want to check out the control valve, it's entirely up to you. It won't hurt anything. It ... | |
| 970 case stops moving forward when steering wheel is turned. | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: I'm helping a friend work on his case 970. It has manual brakes and is a later serial number ... A: I think if there was a relief valve problem, the power steering would be weak. It wouldn't cause ... | |
| 1370 case transmission problem | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: I have good pressure in c1 and c3,c2 is low 180 psi,high 180 psi, reverse is 80 psi, c4 has 50 psi ... A: All clutch pressures should be 195 to 210 psi. There should be pressure on C1 and C2 in first, ... | |
| 1970 Case 1370 Fuel Line Leak | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: The problem is when it is running where the injector hooks onto the line, it leaks fuel. I can't ... A: It would be extremely unlikely that the injector itself would leak. There are 3 places that they ... | |
| leyland tractor start up | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: there dos'nt seem to be glow plugs of anysort dos it need them ? if not do i just keep cranking it ... A: You shouldn't need any type of starting aid unless the temperature is near freezing. I'm not a ... | |
| 165 MF Fuel Problems | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a 165 Massey Ferguson (diesel engine). Fuel filter was plugged and I changed the filters and ... A: Masseys can be very hard to bleed sometimes. Make sure there is plenty of fuel in the tank and ... | |
| spark plugs | 6/18/2011 |
| Q: I have an international harvester 464 gas tractor and I cannot get it to run right. I'm trying to ... A: I have a Craftsman deep socket that I use on IH tractor spark plugs, but I think the size is 7/8, ... | |
| case 1370 field tractor | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: no hyd. except when clutch pressed in or when tractor in 3rd range also have to increase rpm to get ... A: It sounds like you may have an internal leak in the C1 clutch. C1 is not used when the pedal is ... | |
| MXU110 - error code retreival | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: MXU 110 power take off not working. Sometimes will work after moving lever repeatedly. A code did ... A: The only way I know of to retrieve fault codes is with a dealer's laptop computer. I don't think ... | |
| 3588 2+2 steering | 6/15/2011 |
| Q: our 3588 steering went hard in both directions while working in the field, can turn if moving and ... A: Does the pto and any of the other hydraulic systems such as hitch and remotes work? If not, then ... | |
| 1066 Hydraulic issue | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: I have a IH 1066. Hydraulic pump was tested and found to be weak. Replaced pump but I now have an ... A: When installing a new pump, the suction tube from the filter has to go into a hole in the pump. ... | |
| 424 International Tractor | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: I need to know how to replace the brakes on this tractor is there a diagram I can get anywhere to ... A: The only place I know of to get a diagram without buying a service manual is to either go to a ... | |
| 5140 case/ih tractor | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: Good evening Mr.Jossie. I'm a half shade tree mechanic not up to date on these modern tractors. I ... A: If this is not a powershift model, then the only hydraulic clutch packs are for the forward and ... | |
| ford 5000 injector pump | 6/10/2011 |
| Q: I have a simms injector pump. i need to know how to line it up for installation i found the marks on ... A: There is a metal plate sandwiched between the engine and the clutch housing that has a small oval ... | |
| 970 case steering | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: I am repairing a 1984 970 case tractor. the machine struck a tree head on and the steering wheel ... A: Actually, there is no gearbox on these, and the steering is completely hydraulic. The steering ... | |
| 574 oil seal | 6/8/2011 |
| Q: could you tell me the corret way to install the oil seals.The inner seal was installed with open ... A: I will assume you are referring to the transmission input shaft seals. The side of the seal with ... | |
| trying to change hydraulic filters | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a case 2590. I would like to change my hydraulic fluid and filters but do not know where the ... A: The filters are located inside a cover under the front of the transmission. I would recommend ... | |
| 970 case hydraulics | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a 970 Case ag king with little to no hydraulics at the hoses. Lift works fine as does the ... A: The hitch and remotes are supplied by the same part of the tandem pump, and the steering is ... | |
| 5250 transmission | 6/4/2011 |
| Q: Arnie good evening I hope this finds you well. I was wondering if you might be able to give me some ... A: It's really a hydraulic problem, but indirectly becomes an electrical problem because the ... | |
| Ford 3600 diesel 3cyl 8up/2bk-losing power | 6/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a Ford 3600, diesel, 3cyl(?) with 8 forward gears and 2 reverse(hi/low). I hope that is ... A: This one is a little weird. If it was starving for fuel, it would lose power after working it ... | |
| injector pump removal | 6/3/2011 |
| Q: i am trying to remove the injector pump on an old leyland tractor i don't know what model it is but ... A: I am not an expert on Leylands, but I do know that you will have to remove the drive gear from ... | |
| 1983 ford 4500 | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: what would make my tractor want to die when it starts getting warm?(i have to pull the choke to try ... A: It could be either fuel or ignition related, but if pulling the choke out helps for awhile, then ... | |
| ford 900 tractor gas drip | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: at the shutoff, I turn it on and a slow drip? what is a fast fix? thanks for your time. A: Most likely it needs a new gasket for the sediment bowl. If tightening the bowl doesn't help, ... | |
| 574 International | 5/29/2011 |
| Q: my tractor is a 574 International diesel.It is leaking hydraulic/transmision oil.It travels down the ... A: There is an inner seal inside the pto drive shaft and an outer seal inside the throw out bearing ... | |
| No spark | 5/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1947 International Harvester. I went out and bought a new distributor cap because the old ... A: The order of the cylinders is 1234 from front to back, but the firing order should be 1342. Not ... | |
| farmall 656 ignition points | 5/27/2011 |
| Q: my friend has a farmall 656 gas, hydro, with an alternator. he had a small fire in the wiring. since ... A: If the polarity of the ignition coil is backwards, the points won't last very long. The + ... | |
| Ford 600 tractor will not turn over. | 5/27/2011 |
| Q: Ford 600 tractor was able to start up five times. Turned it off and parked it for a few minutes. ... A: Take the cables off the battery posts and clean the clamps and posts until everything is shiny. ... | |
| Case 5140 powershift | 5/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1990 Case 5140 mfd with 4000hrs. This tractor has a powershift with shuttle reverser. My ... A: If all the other speeds quit working at the same time, it is most likely a bad pressure switch on ... | |
| ih 806 hyd and pto not working | 5/26/2011 |
| Q: hyd and pto quit working i change the filter but it did not fix the problem, the oil looks good.no ... A: If everything quit at the same time, steering, all hydraulics, and pto, then the shaft that ... | |
| Massey Harris 44 funny noises | 5/25/2011 |
| Q: ...I have just recently purchased a Massey Harris 44 gas tractor, the year is 1951 or 1952. It was ... A: I don't think there's much you can do except run it again to see what happens once you are sure ... | |
| 1070 case tractor | 5/24/2011 |
| Q: We have a case 1070 tractor with a cab. It is a great running old tractor good power and good on ... A: There are several check valves in the remote valve with balls, springs, and seats. There are ... | |
| Case 1370 | 5/22/2011 |
| Q: My case will not back-up. When you first crank it it will back-up about one or two feet. Also my ... A: You don't need to replace the control valve, it might just need some attention. There are pilot ... | |
| Case 1370 | 5/21/2011 |
| Q: My case will not back-up. When you first crank it it will back-up about one or two feet. Also my ... A: The powershift clutches will have to be pressure tested with gauges to determine what the problem ... | |
| 1956 international tractor | 5/20/2011 |
| Q: When I run my tractor for awhile and then stop. The Hydraulic fluid runs into the oil. Could you ... A: I don't know what model tractor it is, 1956 must be the year. Whatever model it is, it probably ... | |
| case 1070 | 5/20/2011 |
| Q: we repainted the whole tractor top to bottom. everything was working, running and operating very ... A: There is a relief valve in the remote valve above the pto on the back of the tractor. The remote ... | |
| Ford 3000 tractor | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: my name is Steve and had asked a question the other day on the Ford 3000 with the gas engine. I was ... A: If you tested for spark after the engine died, it may have showed spark then but maybe did not ... | |
| Case 2290 | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: We have a Case 2290 with a hydraulic problem. The hydraulic filter and transmission lights come on ... A: As you probably already know, C2 and C4 are the only clutches that should have pressure when in ... | |
| 9N Ford Brake Adjustment | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: How do you adjust the brakes on a 9N Ford Tractor A: There is an adjuster on the brake backing plate that can be turned to move the brake shoes out ... | |
| Case 2290 Diff Lock | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: I bought this tractor five years ago - it has been working just fine until this Spring. I stepped ... A: The diff lock button on the floor of the cab operates a hydraulic valve that sends oil pressure ... | |
| International 1066 Power Steering | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Jossie, I have a International 1066 that has weak or no power steering. I found a leak at the ... A: The front pump is for the steering, TA, and brakes, and is mounted to the inside of the multiple ... | |
| Hydraulic System IH 674 | 5/14/2011 |
| Q: I just finished draining and cleaning the system. I broke down both final drive assemblies, cleaned ... A: I will assume that you also changed the filter if you did all the other work. There is nothing ... | |
| Case 2290 | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: We have a Case 2290 with a hydraulic problem. The hydraulic filter and transmission lights come on ... A: The filter light is supposed to come on if there is low charge pressure, but since your charge ... | |
| Ford 3000 gas tractor | 5/11/2011 |
| Q: I have the above mentioned tractor, and up til 2 days ago, no problems whatsoever. Now, it seems ... A: Even though you blew air back to the tank, check the flow of fuel from the tank anyway. The fuel ... | |
| mx220 power steering hose removal | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: I have an early serial number mx220 with a severly leaking power steering hose on the front of the ... A: The cab does not have to be removed, but it has to be raised up several inches to get underneath ... | |
| No console (dash) lights on 7110 Magnum | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: Arnie- How do I get to the light(s) to the ditital readout on my 1989 magnum? I loosened the 4 ... A: After removing the phillips screws in the instrument cluster, it can be pulled out of the dash. ... | |
| MF50B Perkins engine diesel | 5/8/2011 |
| Q: From ASustralia. Experianced retired auto mechanic. Blocked fuel supply - ran out of fuel. R&R fuel ... A: Noises can be hard to find sometimes because the noise travels through the metal and may sound ... | |
| IH B414 Rear Axle Seal | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a leaking right rear axle seal that is bad enough that i need to look at replacing it. How ... A: To remove the axle to replace the seal, the axle housing must be removed from the rear end. ... | |
| 1070 case lost all hyd | 5/4/2011 |
| Q: arnie went down a steep hill lost steering,clutch,had to drop chisel plow to stop. checked oil ... A: The drive coupler for the hydraulic pump may have failed or slid off the shaft. The hydraulic ... | |
| IH 464 engine | 5/2/2011 |
| Q: Arnie, I have a international with a gas engine, it dies under a load acts like it is starving for ... A: Even if it seems like it might be getting enough fuel, check the flow of fuel coming out of the ... | |
| Hydraulic pump | 4/30/2011 |
| Q: I inherited a ford 3000 tractor, 1971? When i first got the tractor the front end bucket worked ... A: From your description, it sounds like it has an external pump for the loader that is driven off ... | |
| 135 fuel gauge not working | 4/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1964 MF 135 and fuel gauge not working gauge is brand new. I have heard that it may be the ... A: The sending unit in the fuel tank may be bad, there may no power to the gauge, or there could be ... | |
| tractor repair | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: 474 international tractor ser#2310040B101776-X- complaint of weak power steering at lower rpm's. can ... A: No, I don't think a larger pump can be installed. Even if it could, the flow divider only allows ... | |
| transmission | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: 474 international ser#2310040B101776-X- with syncro mesh transmission. transmission will go into ... A: Both shift forks in the range transmission slide on the same shift rail. The shift rail could be ... | |
| massey 35 petrol wont start | 4/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1960 MF 35 petrol tractor and it will not start. The electrics are okay and have replaced ... A: Check the flow of fuel at the tank. The outlet could be plugged with dirt. If it runs out of ... | |
| need a picture | 4/24/2011 |
| Q: how can i get a picture of the hand throttle that is concealed under the fuel tank on my old B275 ... A: If you want to see a breakdown picture of the parts, you can go to caseih.com and select parts ... | |
| 1953 farmall super c head gasket | 4/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1953 Farmall Super C that I bought 2 weeks ago, the person I bought it from said he ... A: I'm sure there is a torque spec for the manifold, but I don't have it or know it offhand. If ... | |
| fuel | 4/23/2011 |
| Q: hey,just purchased a 474 international,i changed the fuel filters and cannot get fuel to the filters ... A: The fuel tank should be full before trying to bleed the filters so that the fuel level is higher ... | |
| Ford 8n Tractor | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: I bought this tractor from a man who said he had rebuilt it completely. I can not keep the generator ... A: There were two styles of generators used on the 8N. The early style from 47 to 49 only had one ... | |
| 1953 naa jubilee | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: were and how do i get a manual for rear differential with pictures break down. the lower shaft for ... A: I&T tractor manuals are available anywhere tractor manuals are sold. Online or in a store such ... | |
| Farmall A Re ajusting valves | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1941 Farmall A tractor it has been setting for about 10 years under cover. I have rebuilt ... A: The valves do not need to be timed, but they do need to be adjusted to get the proper clearance. ... | |
| 1953 farmall super c head gasket | 4/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1953 Farmall Super C that I bought 2 weeks ago, the person I bought it from said he ... A: If the oil is milky, then it has also leaked water into the crankcase and you should not run it ... | |
| 1953 ford 8n battery problems | 4/19/2011 |
| Q: Evening Arnie, I've resently inherited a 1953 ford 8n tractor from my late fathers estate . I'm ... A: There seems to be some conflicting information. Are you sure this is an 8N and not a newer ... | |
| Farmall 300 tractor | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a Farmall 300 tractor. There is oil in the distributor cap. How can it be fixed? A: Remove the distributor and replace the shaft seal. To see a breakdown of the parts, go to ... | |
| CIH 5140 service brakes | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: Got her running like a top. But now I have another question. I have no brakes. The pedals go to ... A: There is a hose that feeds the reservoir above the master cylinders that is connected to one of ... | |
| CIH 5140 injector pump timing | 4/17/2011 |
| Q: I had the injector pump rebuilt and installed it yesterday. When I took it off I locked the engine ... A: This type of pump has a lock bolt that you can use to lock the pump in the postion it was in ... | |
| 1466 injector | 4/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1466 IH. The # 1 injector has air coming from around it. Could you help identify my ... A: There is a copper washer that seals between the end of the injector body and the injector sleeve ... | |
| New holland 276 Baler slip clutches | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: I am in the process of bringing back to life the 276 baler, when we got it it had been stood outside ... A: Wow, this is quite a challenge. Especially because I don't work with newton meters, I work with ... | |
| Grinding gears part 2 | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: using the Case 485 this weekend, I tried to put both the range lever and the gear lever in the ... A: The clutch release bearing will not cause the clutch to drag, but the pilot bearing could. It is ... | |
| New holland 276 Baler slip clutches | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: I am in the process of bringing back to life the 276 baler, when we got it it had been stood outside ... A: If it stood outside for a long time, the slip clutch is probably siezed up and won't slip at all ... | |
| case 885 hyd fill point | 4/11/2011 |
| Q: Rear lifting arms not dropping fully or lifting fully,where is the fill point for the hydraulic ... A: No, there are no other controls that affect the hitch. There are only 2 controls for it, the ... | |
| powershift on 2096 Case | 4/11/2011 |
| Q: Recently bought 2096 Case, 20 yrs. old 850 hrs. Excellent shape . Tractor jumps big time when you ... A: A 2096 has an electrically controlled powershift. When you move the powershift lever, you are ... | |
| John Deere injector pump | 4/9/2011 |
| Q: Sir I have a JD 2010 diesel that smokes and misses when first started [white smoke] then clears up ... A: Possibly bad injectors, low compression, or worn injection pump. Incorrect timing can also cause ... | |
| 2390 clutch will not fulley release | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2390 case tractor that has set for three years and not been started. installed new ... A: It would be impossible to guess what is actually wrong and what it will need until you get it ... | |
| Case 2390 with rough powershift | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: Arine, Thanks for taking my question. We have a Case 2390 that is somewhat rough shifting under ... A: Pressure gauges should be installed on the powershift control valve to check all the clutch ... | |
| case 2390 timing | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: where are the timing marks located?the tractor smokes like a freight train. A: There are marks on the crankshaft pulley and there is a pointer on the front timing cover of the ... | |
| 1956 30 Massey Freguson Tractor | 4/2/2011 |
| Q: When I run all the fuel out, how many cyclinder do I need to bleed? Should I bleed all four or just ... A: I am assuming that you are trying to bleed the injectors on a diesel that ran out of fuel. Bleed ... | |
| Farmall C front end | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: I have a narrow front end on my C and it is leaking oil between the front tires. Is there a seal or ... A: There is a seal and a gasket on the bottom of the steering box. You can see a breakdown of the ... | |
| Case 1070 Tractor starting problem | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: I have a recent problem with my 1070 Case Tractor 5700 hrs. Tractor has been very reliable. Plugged ... A: If the batteries are more than 5 years old, I can guarantee that they will need to be replaced. ... | |
| grinding gear | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: I have a case 485 1988 and it has just started making a grinding noise when I try to change the gear ... A: It sounds like you will have no choice but to split the tractor and replace the clutch. Either ... | |
| case 1070 three point | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1976 case 1070 and the three point arms lower when you shut the tractor off. You can stand ... A: The oil could be leaking past the lift piston seals, or could be leaking through the hitch ... | |
| Ford 600 tractor | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: I found out that the valves on number four cylinder were out of adjustment. Not by much but as soon ... A: When you first asked about this tractor you stated that you removed the valve cover and checked ... | |
| case ih code p32 | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a code p32 that comes up on the display and the tractor would drop out of gear when driving. ... A: I finally had access to a service manual today and looked up code P32. Unfortunately, that code ... | |
| 444 international tractor | 3/25/2011 |
| Q: What would cause diesel fuel to get into the oil pan of a 444 International Tractor? It also smokes ... A: If this engine has a mechanical lift pump to pump the fuel from the tank to the injection pump, ... | |
| case 885xl | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: toppers etc . so i fitted a new hydraulic pump and filter plus oil still want lift but if i take a ... A: First I would suggest checking the hydraulic pressure with a gauge to eliminate any guessing. ... | |
| Ford 600 tractor | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: Tractor is only running on three cylinders. Number four cylinder is no firing. Compression check all ... A: Spraying carburetor cleaner or gas around the intake manifold will work if there is a small leak ... | |
| Ford 600 tractor | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: Tractor is only running on three cylinders. Number four cylinder is no firing. Compression check all ... A: I am not sure what type of inline spark tester you are using, but if it has a neon light that ... | |
| case5150 | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: i have one case5150 tractor with some problems.first problem was the diferential.i changed the ... A: It is impossible to diagnose without hooking up gauges and checking pressures to narrow down the ... | |
| Tractor Clutch | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: I was pushing snow with my International 574, starting backing up and pushed in the clutch to go ... A: The clutch is not frozen because of the warmer temps, but also because it happened while you were ... | |
| Case 970 Power Steering issues | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a 970 case that has been parked for over a year due to engine trouble. I got the tractor from ... A: The hydraulic pump on the back of the tractor has two sections to it. The larger section ... | |
| Allis Chalmers WD 45 gets stuck in gear | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a Allis Chalmers WD 45 tractor that frequently gets stuck in first gear. I have to take the ... A: From what I have heard, this is a fairly common problem with these old Allis Chalmers models. ... | |
| 1466 I H tractor | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: Arnie, I have a 1972 model 1466 diesel International Tractor. It has sat all winter and when I ... A: There are a couple of things that can cause this. If the pump is getting worn, it can lose prime ... | |
| case1540 powershift | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: i have 1 case5140 tractor 1993 model and i supose clutch plates from first speed are damaged because ... A: Don't take anything apart yet until doing some tests. If the tractor stops moving in first ... | |
| ihc 1086 tractor | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: How do I get the range gears out of a 1086 tractor.I have a broken tooth on my reverse drive gear ... A: Remove the seat and floor pan under the seat. Remove the range transmission top cover. Drain ... | |
| injection pump timing | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: My International tractor with a d414 engine has no btdc mark. I need to know how to find 18* btdc. ... A: A D414 engine such as in an IH 1086 will have degree marks on the flywheel and a pointer under a ... | |
| 2390 case | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: I do alot of my own mechanics split tractors,overhauls..... I'm not a expert though. I have a 2390 ... A: The only place that I ever see small square red pieces in these tractors is on the pto clutch ... | |
| New Holland TC29 | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: All of the safety interlock switches are working properly, the battery is good, yet, when I try to ... A: First check all the fuses. Then check that the battery is good and that the connections are ... | |
| TC 29 New Holland | 3/5/2011 |
| Q: I just recently discovered that the TC 29 has a safety feature whereas, a plug that screws into the ... A: There are a couple of safety interlock switches, one on the clutch pedal or transmission if a ... | |
| ford carburator | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: I am working on a ford 600 I cant get it to run unles I hold the choke and it runs fine. I am ... A: Make sure there is good flow of fuel from the tank to the carburetor. There could be dirt in the ... | |
| 1175 clutch | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: Our neighbor has a Case 1175 tractor with loader he wants to sell us. It is an earlier model and has ... A: A heavy duty clutch will probably have stronger springs in the pressure plate than a regular one, ... | |
| 1086 ta | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: just put a ta in a 1086 ,high side was out. also replace pump, filter, and went through mcv valve. ... A: The steering, brakes, and TA get their oil from the same pump. There is either low flow from the ... | |
| Rebuilt Ford 3000 has low compression | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: I just rebuilt a 3000 Diesel boring and sleeving the block, new pistons and rings, head worked, new ... A: Were the valves and seats ground when the head work was done? If the camshaft timing and valve ... | |
| 275b international | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: It seems that the oil from the power lift sump<which gets low> is leaking into the engine sump<witch ... A: The seal on the engine mounted hydraulic pump is leaking hydraulic oil into the engine. If the ... | |
| electronic dash on case IH showing bad chip | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: have a case IH 844 and the rpm counter, hour clock,tempture display are not showing all that comes ... A: The instrument cluster will probably have to be replaced. Not sure if it is repairable. There ... | |
| Water in the oil pan | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: I have found a 1947 Farmall A and when I got it home there was antifreeze in the oil pan what could ... A: The head gasket could be leaking, the o-rings on the cylinder sleeves could be leaking, or there ... | |
| ford 3000 throttle | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a '67 ford 3000, 3 cyl diesel.It idles fine, and runs fine as long as I hold the throttle. If ... A: There is a friction device under the dash where you probably can't see it. It either needs ... | |
| IH 584 | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: I have not been able to keep lights on my tractor for a long time. Last week the tempature gauge ... A: Maybe the gauge is telling you it's overheating when it's not. Gauges, especially electric ones, ... | |
| transmission trouble | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: I have an IH 684 that while shifting from reverse to low gear the range lever stuck in the low ... A: Yes I've heard of it before. I just answered a similar question on the same model tractor a ... | |
| 885 case ih 2 speed not shifting when tractor heats up. | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: My 885 case ih does not want to shift from hi to low when the tractor heats up. If it is stuck in ... A: There is an internal electric solenoid valve that actually does the shifting by directing oil to ... | |
| ford 5610 motor shut off won't start | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: I purchased this 1990 ford 5610 tractor in march of 2009, it has 5600 hours, with a 4 cylinder ... A: Why in the world would anybody put transmission fluid in a fuel filter? What an idiot, tell him ... | |
| Ford 1320 Will not Start | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: My 1988 Ford 1320 3 cylinder Diesel with approx 1900 hours on it will not start or turn over. I was ... A: If I understand correctly, it turned over before but would not start until you replaced the ... | |
| IH 806 hydrailics followup | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: My brother posted a question earlier about our dad's 806 ... A: No, it doesn't help much. With the extra weight of a loader on it or if you are in a cold ... | |
| Kubota tractor | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: I just got a kubota l245 tractor and it has a 3 speed pto. What are the 3 different speeds used for? ... A: I'm not an expert on Kubota, but different types of implements use different pto speeds and yes ... | |
| Tracor suddenly stopped | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: It is a very cold morning and I wanted to low the lane so I plugged my White 2-60 in for about an ... A: An ounce to 10 gallons of fuel doesn't sound like much. Here in Wisconsin we use alot more. Of ... | |
| IH 684 stuck in low gear | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: I have an IH 684 diesel tractor that is stuck in low gear. You can try and put it in neutral and ... A: No it's not a common problem, but it has happened before. There might be a broken shift fork or ... | |
| 1086 International Tractor | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: My 1086 International is having trouble with the power lift it will not pick up equipment and the ... A: First make sure the hydraulic oil level is full and that the filter is not plugged. But if it ... | |
| Case 5250 Hydraulics | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: Start tractor cold and it growls, whines, for about 2-3 seconds and quiets down. Recently remotes ... A: All machines that use pressure-flow compensated hydraulic systems make a growling noise at ... | |
| Ford 3000 hydraulic | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: My Ford 3000 3 point lift bobs, or hiccups. It's done it for a long time. It had a front loader that ... A: Raise the hitch all the way up with a load on it and then shut off the engine. The hitch should ... | |
| IH 806 Hydraulic fluid/steering. | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: My dad has a IH 806 Turbo Diesel, I am not certain of the year but could find out. The hydraulic ... A: Hydraulic oil does get milky when there is moisture in it and it does happen occasionally due to ... | |
| International 474 power steering | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: I was having some intermittent problems with the power steering on my tractor but nothing that I ... A: From your description, it sounds like the shaft of the steering cylinder broke off inside the ... | |
| compression test | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a 64 ford 4000 diesel and was wondering if there is any way of doing a compression test on ... A: Remove the injectors and install the correct adaptor for a compression test gauge into one of the ... | |
| 1070 case | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: My 1070 case tractor is missing on one cylender (3rd from front). Tractor starts good even at -30 ... A: a misfire can be caused by a bad injector, an injection pump problem, or low compression. From ... | |
| 1950's Ford Jubilee | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1950's Ford Jubilee and when the weather goes below freezing the back blade will not go up ... A: There could be moisture in the hydraulic oil that freezes. Check if the oil looks milky and ... | |
| Farmall 95 right brake | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: Have fading (soft pedal) right brake on Farmall 95. Left brake pushed by itself is ok. When both ... A: There is an equalizer valve in the master cylinders so that if both pedals are pushed together, ... | |
| 504 International Diesel --smoking badly | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: I have a 504 International Diesel that is smoking badly and has no power. When idling, the smoke ... A: An injection pump out of time will normally cause hard starting, rough running, and grey/blue ... | |
| Hydralic problem with loader Ford 3400 | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: We have a 1967 Ford 3400 3cyl Gas with a HD loader. While pushing snow in 20 Degree temp. I ... A: You won't know for sure until you get the pump off to see what actually happened. The shaft seal ... | |
| case/int model 585 | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: Sir: Lost left brake.. right brake still works. is it the left master cylinder? if so how do i test ... A: It could be the master cylinder, equalizer valve, or the brake piston seals so you will have to ... | |
| Ford 3000 won't crank | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: I have a '74 Ford 3000 that will not hit at all. If moving hi/lo range selector in neutral, can hear ... A: First make sure the battery is good, then make sure the cable connections are clean and tight. ... | |
| Case IH 385 lost Hydraulics | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: I just changed the hydraulic filter on the tractor and now have lost all hydraulics. No power ... A: If the oil is up to the full mark, then recheck your filter. Sometimes when tightening the ... | |
| Case 1070 | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: We have a problem with our 1973 Case 1070 tractor. Last year it started slipping in powershift 1 and ... A: I have seen broken C1 plates many times, but have not had a repeat failure in such a short time as ... | |
| MF 35 petrol | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: I havent used it in about 3 years And after the big rains we have had in Australia lately pulled it ... A: If it wasn't used in 3 years and if it had fuel in the tank, the old fuel would have turned ... | |
| International 464 Loader problem | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: > I have a International 464 with a 1550 loader, I'm experiencing hydraulic issues with the loader, ... A: If the hydraulic hoses are plugged into the tractor remote valve couplers, there could be ... | |
| 2670 case powershift | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: I have an old 2670 case 4 wheel drive (aprox 4600 hr's) and I first noticed I was losing hydraulic ... A: If your hydraulics got slow in 2nd, that tells me there is an oil leak somewhere in the ... | |
| Case IH 7140 | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: I just bought a CIH 7140. When I made the deal, the dealer told me it is a 1993 model. After I ... A: The 7100 series was produced from 1987 to 1993 and had only a few slight changes during production ... | |
| 1941 Ford 9N Tractor | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: know what type of oil would you suggest to use in the transmission, engine, & rear end. Also would ... A: I can't recommend a certain type, viscosity, or brand of engine oil because of many factors that ... | |
| Ford 1910 Tractor Lift Problems | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: I have an '86 Ford !910 4X4 Compact tractor that was my late fathers. I used the tractor in the ... A: Like my profile says, I am not an expert on Asian tractors and I know that this is a Japanese ... | |
| slippage in the power steering of my Case 1370 tractor | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: I have alot of play in the steering wheel all of a sudden, and am wondering what should be checking ... A: Not sure what type of steering problem you are having. If there was a hydraulic problem, the ... | |
| international 574 | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: high side shifting fork broke so i replaced it and the high side shifting collar was replaced i ... A: Make sure the right brake pedal is coming back up all the way, otherwise the equalizer valve will ... | |
| ford 9 n won't start | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: I have replaced the distributor and all wiring on my ford 9n and it still will not start. I have ... A: Make sure the firing order is correct and that there is spark at the spark plugs. Possibly it is ... | |
| how to prime a tractor | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: 1960? 460 International has not been started for about 1 1/2 year. How do I prime the tractor? It ... A: It does not need to be primed. Fuel should gravity flow from the tank to the carburetor. If it ... | |
| 2590 JI Case | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1983 JI Case 2590. Tractor will start then bogs down and dies instantly. Will start in ... A: If this happened suddenly without prior powershift problems, you have one or more pilot spools ... | |
| 1370 case steering and power shift troubles | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: I was pulling a scraper with my case and lost steering brakes and power shift Sometimes it will go ... A: You have more than one problem causing all these symptoms. If you lost steering and brakes, you ... | |
| 1194 case tractor high low range | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: I can drive the tractor in high range but when i take it out of high range and try to put it in low ... A: There is probably a pin sheared in the shift linkage, or a broken shift fork. Remove the ... | |
| 3 point wont go up or down | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: I recently asked you a question regarding remotes 4/12. I wasn't reading the levers properly. I was ... A: I went back in the archives and found your original question. I see where there was some ... | |
| tractor starts hard | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: 1950 something 350 International tractor won't always start. When it does start, runs a short time ... A: Check if there is spark when it won't start or when the engine quits. If not, then you know for ... | |
| 2470 case | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: Can transmission be removed without removing powershift and engine? In other words can I drop the ... A: If I remember correctly, the transmission can't be removed without removing the engine, but the ... | |
| international 766 | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: when i start my tractor up after it sits overnight the power sterring dont work.the brakes dont ... A: The brakes, steering, and TA all get their pressure from the same pump located inside the speed ... | |
| case international 685 | 12/11/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a case international 685, and the power steering works very little. But improves when ... A: There is no way to know for sure if the pump is good other than flow testing it under pressure or ... | |
| Farmall B Throw-out bearing | 12/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1940 Farmall B that I am restoring. I need to know how to take the old throw-out bearing ... A: Go to caseih.com, and select parts and services, then click on search for parts. Type in your model ... | |
| Will not Start | 12/7/2010 |
| Q: My 1994 1715 ford tractor will not start. After heating glow plugs up and turn switch to start ... A: First verify that the battery is good and is fully charged. Then clean and tighten the battery ... | |
| IH 504 tie rod removal | 12/7/2010 |
| Q: How do you remove an adjustable front tie rod end? The tie rod tube has a bolt through the tube in ... A: It's never easy to remove a tie rod end from the tube. They rust inside the tube and are usually ... | |
| water in oil | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: I have an International 464 diesel. I have problems with water getting into the oil. I have ... A: Did you send the head to a machine shop to have it checked for cracks and warpage? Also make sure ... | |
| case international 685 | 12/5/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a case international 685, and the power steering works very little. But improves when ... A: There are a few different things that can cause it. The pump could be weak. There could be ... | |
| IH 674 Shift Pattern | 12/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a friend that is looking at an IH 674 to buy. Problem is neither he, or the fellow selling ... A: Normally there are decals next to the shift levers to show you the shift pattern, but sometimes ... | |
| Case 970 remotes wont go up or down | 12/4/2010 |
| Q: I'm in need of some assistance. I recently purchased a second hand Case 970. Serial number 8808514. ... A: If the engine labors when you move the remote levers, then the remotes are working and building ... | |
| Case mxm 175 wont shift | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: I bought a 2003 MXM 175 with 4000 hours worked. First time we tried it gear shifting involved a 1-2 ... A: It sounds like you may have more than one problem. The filter light flashing even after changing ... | |
| igntion failure under load | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: IH 354 (4700 hrs) has intermittent misfire at slow and fast idle, runs in shop for 30 minutes with ... A: If it only does it under load that does sound like a fuel supply problem, but you will need to ... | |
| hydraulic problem | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: i have an 1974 1066 international turbo. my 3 point does n ot have power to lift a large bale, was ... A: The valve that controls the 3 point hitch and the lift cylinder are inside the tractor underneath ... | |
| hydraulic problem | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: i have an 1974 1066 international turbo. my 3 point does n ot have power to lift a large bale, was ... A: It may be a weak relief valve for the hydraulic system. It is located on the hydraulic housing ... | |
| 706 ih | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: T/A, is slipping,should i replace it or just do a straight shaft? I only use it for hay or feeding. ... A: That's entirely up to you. There is a TA eliminator shaft available, but it's still just as much ... | |
| Pre1990's Ford 5610 tractor-Hydraulic leak | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: I checked my hydraulic fluid level and found it was 4 or 5 gallons low! I started looking for leaks ... A: Any New Holland dealer could look up the parts or you can go to newholland.com and select parts ... | |
| Allis Chalmers CA | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: My tractor start and runs great. However, it will not move when engaged recently. I make a "slap" ... A: If it sounds like it's in the rear axle area, then obviously it's not a clutch problem. It's ... | |
| Case MX120 dash not working. | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a case mx 120 (year 1998) the digital display and digital hour clock wont work. I have tried ... A: Check the clean ground wire to the negative battery cable clamp. Remove the battery box cover, ... | |
| case 1070 | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: i have the case 1070 with the poorly put together transmissions. the shaft the i am referring too ... A: Instead of allen head bolts, yours must have hex bolts with a metal lock plate with tabs that you ... | |
| light switch--Farmall 140 | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: I need to hook up the lights on my 140. I took the switch out...it only had one wire hooked up. ... A: There are usually some small letters next to each terminal of the light switch to identify them. ... | |
| Case 1070 pwr shift | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: Trouble shooting Case 1070 pwr shift, engine stalls mosttimes when inching pedal (clutch) depressed, ... A: There is still a C1 problem. Anytime the engine stalls when pushing in the clutch pedal or labors ... | |
| 1947 farmall B starts but will stall when there is a load put on it | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1947 farmall B gas farm tractor. I got this 2 years ago as a project. It was a pile of ... A: I'll bet that if you pull the choke out when it starts to die, that it will help it stay running. ... | |
| Case 1370 Powershift locked in reverse | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: When plowing with my Case 1370 I stopped at the end of a field, lifted the plow and shifted into ... A: There is spool in the powershift control valve that prevents shifting into or out of reverse ... | |
| Pto on mx120 | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: Pto shuts off when you change rpms quick. Pto error codes are 15 and 62. Any clues? A: Code 15 is for the pto switch. There are 2 types of switches. Early tractors have a switch ... | |
| tractor | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: I've got a ford 4630 that always starts just fine. Suddenly, the starter is only clicking, the ... A: Doesn't sound right. The cable that is attached to the starter should go to the positive battery ... | |
| Diesel engine knocking | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: I have an International 434 tractor which seems to knock excessively and seems to have a lack of ... A: Noises can be difficult to diagnose sometimes. It would probably be easiest to remove the valve ... | |
| tractor | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: I've got a ford 4630 that always starts just fine. Suddenly, the starter is only clicking, the ... A: First make sure the battery is good and that all the battery cable connections are clean and ... | |
| " Case JX65 tilt steering" | 10/31/2010 |
| Q: Sir- I recently inherited a 2004 Case JX65...I cannot get the tilt steering adjustment to lock in a ... A: There is probably something worn out or broken in the tilt lock mechanism. There is a gas strut ... | |
| WET SLEEVE SIZE | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: 1953FARMALL SUPER C-- LOWER OPENING WITH O RING WHERE BOTTOM OF SLEEVE GOES THUR--HOW MANY SIZES DID ... A: There was only one size that I am aware of. I cannot find any serial number breaks or any ... | |
| 7250 tractor hyd. | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: When using #1 remote the oil flow stops when the steering hits the stops. It seems to me the breaks ... A: There could be a couple different things causing #1 remote to act that way. There has to be about ... | |
| battery | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: i bought a older jd tractor,i conected wire to fuel sending unit that was loose,now battery will not ... A: Can't say for sure without doing some tests first. With everything on the tractor shut off, ... | |
| 2590 case hyd problems | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: I am working on a 2590 case. all the hydrolics quit working and sure enough the pto was shot and ... A: The suction screeen is between the transmission housing and torque tube, so I assume you tried to ... | |
| Tractor runs rough and smokes a lot | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: I only use it 4 or 5 times a month for moving fire wood in my yard..It sat for a couple of weeks and ... A: Not sure, but it sounds like you're saying this problem only started after changing the fuel ... | |
| ford 3000 quitting | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: After working tractor under a load for about 35 minutes the 3 cyl. gas engine sputters down and ... A: See if there is spark at the spark plugs when the engine dies. If so, then there is still a fuel ... | |
| cih mxu 125 diff lock light | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: I got a Mxu 125 and intermittently the diff lock light on the dash will come on for a few secconds ... A: I am assuming it does this with the diff lock turned off because you said the light in the switch ... | |
| Case 1070 tractor with no reverse | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a case 1070 tractor. The tractor is a high / low range mechanical transmission. It is not a ... A: It can be done through the hole in the cab floor, but it's not easy because the transmission cover ... | |
| carburetor problem with Ford 800 | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: I have been experiencing problems with my Ford 800 tractor running rich and found out recently that ... A: The new float may have to be adjusted. With the float bowl removed, turn the carburetor upside ... | |
| IH 574 PTO | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a IH 574 Diesel tractor when I engage the PTO and start to mow it will start to slow down and ... A: The pto clutch may be worn out or have low pressure or both. There is a small tee fitting on the ... | |
| Ford 8N tranny | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: How can I measure the amount of transmission fluid currently in the transmission? I do not want to ... A: That is the only dipstick and it checks the oil level in the transmission and rear end, which is ... | |
| CASE 970 THROTTLE CABLE | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: I HAVE FOLLOWED YOUR INSTRUCTIONS AND HAVE GOTTEN THE OPERATOR'S END OF THE CABLE FREE. NOW HOW CAN ... A: Remove the lower rear hood panels on each side below the cowling that is in front of the dash. It ... | |
| Case 1070 Brake Problem | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1975 Case 1070 that was my dad's loader tractor. It has just been sitting for a couple ... A: The brake valve is the thing that looks like a master cylinder that is operated by the pedals. ... | |
| Case 1070 Brake Problem | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1975 Case 1070 that was my dad's loader tractor. It has just been sitting for a couple ... A: There is obviously a more serious problem. It should only take a minute or two to get all the air ... | |
| 1948 McCormick Deering, fan belt loose | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: I'm asking this question for my father-in-law. He has a 1948 McCormick Deering Standard Orchard (he ... A: The fan pulley is a 2 piece design and has threads on the center hub, so you can screw the halves ... | |
| Case 1070 Brake Problem | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1975 Case 1070 that was my dad's loader tractor. It has just been sitting for a couple ... A: The brakes need to be bled to get the air out. With the engine running, open the bleed screws on ... | |
| Dual filter assembly | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a Case-International Diesel tractor. I hit a rock and tore off the dual filter assembly. ... A: You didn't say what model it is or where you are located, but any Case IH dealer should be able ... | |
| 585 case forklift | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a case 585 forklift and am having agonizing problems getting it to run (and ... A: I normally don't answer questions on industrial equipment (ag tractors only) but this should be ... | |
| Fergusen-35 | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: The tractor is loosing power. When I hauled the manure spreader to the field, the tractor kept ... A: Yes, the air filter could cause power loss also, but then the engine would start smoking black ... | |
| ih 574 pto weak | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: i bought this ih 574 and no powersteering,brakes and pto quit,so I bought a used mcv valve.installed ... A: This could be a tricky one because there alot of variables. Not sure what happened that caused ... | |
| timing and starting problems | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: I do not no the year but it is a international 2444 gasoline tractor we can not get it to start we ... A: If you have verified that there is spark at the spark plugs, then recheck the firing order. ... | |
| Engine Surge at idle | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a case IH 5130. It surges at an idle 800-1000RPM. I have replaced the fuel pickup pump, ... A: These tractors are notorious for fuel lines cracking between the fuel tank and lift pump, causing ... | |
| international495 farm tractor | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: this tractor when put in gear and let up on the clutch sometimes does not engage till you reach down ... A: On these models, the clutch release bearing has no free travel and you check the clutch ... | |
| Massey Ferguson 135 | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: I last week parked my tractor on the field. When I came back Yesterday it wouldn´t start. The relay ... A: It's possible that the battery has failed, the charging system is not charging the battery, or you ... | |
| Massey Ferguson 135 knocking bad and lost power | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: I was brush hogging in really tall weeds and I think maybe it might have over heated from all the ... A: If it sounds like the noise is up front and coolant is leaking out, possibly the water pump ... | |
| Case MX110 error code 5 | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: G'day mate, Matt here from Australia. I have an error code No 5 coming up on my MX110 hitch control ... A: The code 5 indicates a failed draft sensing pin, however with 2 pins in the system, you may not ... | |
| ih 986 park shifter | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: I just bought this 986. If you put it in park it will still roll on an incline, is there a park pin ... A: When you move the lever into park, there is a linkage under the seat that moves a rod down ... | |
| john deere 310a | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: tractor run find for short time then start losing power and stalling ,if i lose or remove the bleed ... A: Check that there is good flow of fuel from the tank. If there is a restriction, it can't supply ... | |
| 1972 AC 160 3 cyl diesel | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: Tractor won't start. I cleaned the settlement bulbs and screens and replaced the fuel filter. I ... A: If you have plenty of fuel in the tank and good flow of fuel from the tank, bleed the filter ... | |
| international 674 | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: I have antifreeze in the oil pan How did it get there and can I use stop leak to correct the problem ... A: If this is a diesel engine, it could be leaking past the seals of the cylinder sleeves or from the ... | |
| 1970 international 444 fuel injector pump | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: i ran out of diesel fuel i put fuel in it would not restart cleaned everything bled all the lines ... A: It would be very odd for the injection pump to fail after you ran out of fuel, but of course ... | |
| case 885xl 1991 | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: the torque is not working on the 885xl. a new solonoid was fitted so not that. does the torque ... A: Not sure if yours is not shifting between HI and LO, or if it is slipping in one of the speeds. ... | |
| 7140 CASE IH Hydraulic question | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: I have 3 remote SCV's on the tractor. Number 3 works great, number 2 ok, but number 1 has very ... A: The flow controls are on the right side on top of the remote valves. It is possible that there ... | |
| case 885xl 1991 | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: the torque is not working on the 885xl. a new solonoid was fitted so not that. does the torque ... A: Make sure there is power to the solenoid. If not, check fuses, switch, wiring, and clutch pedal ... | |
| int'l 1086 steering and clutch | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: power assist of clutch and steering may fail or exhibit a pulsation at lower rpm. Increasing engine ... A: The clutch assist, TA, steering, and brakes all get their oil from the front hydraulic pump ... | |
| fuel injector pump | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: I have e diesel injector pump leaking fuel around the housing where the tubing lines come off the ... A: There is no model 547, possibly you mean 574. Anyway, I don't recommend trying to repair an ... | |
| 1086 Front Pinion Bearing | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1086 speed transmission in bits at the moment and noticed the internal bearing surface on ... A: Sorry, there is no way for me to know why this may have happened. Sometimes, bearings just fail ... | |
| jd410 back hoe | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: My throttle cable get's hot enough to melt the insulation, I just replaced it the tractor does not ... A: I normally don't answer questions on construction equipment, but this is an easy one. Your battery ... | |
| Tractor loader hydraulics question | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: I originally posted this question to Drew, but AllExperts bumped it back saying he was unavailable ... A: Besides having the same diameter and stroke, they also need to have the proper size attaching holes ... | |
| 464 IH | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1977 464 IH tractor that is loosing oil around the head gasket, below the spark plugs. I ... A: After everything is assembled on the head, adjust the valves on each cylinder while it is on the ... | |
| 1466 will not move | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: I have an international 1466 that dont want to move. It shifts in and out of all gears with no ... A: At least you know the transmission is turning if it creeps a little in low gear. Normally, if a ... | |
| IH 986 hydrolic issues | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: My 986 is having problems , while at low idle I have no power steering and it will not move. If I ... A: The front hydraulic pump supplies the steering, brakes, and TA. If you have to rev the engine to ... | |
| pto generator and fuel economy | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1986?ish Ford 3910. Per data, it has 42-48HP. I am considering purchasing a 15kW ... A: That would depend on how many watts of power you are using. The more wattage you use, the harder ... | |
| HI 300 U Hydraulic prob | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: i have a gas 300u has been sitting a while runs well having a prob with hydraulic system building ... A: It sounds like the hydraulic levers may not be cancelling and returning to neutral, causing it to ... | |
| 806 international harvester tractor | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: We have an 806 international tractor and it was running fine then, it started getting hot and we ... A: Coolant may have leaked into the cylinders causing the engine to lock up because you can't compress ... | |
| Case 1070 with metal in powershift filter | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: I have an originally yellow Case 1070. I have lately been having powershift issues. First it would ... A: It is impossible to know for sure what caused the loss of powershift 2 and 3 without hooking up ... | |
| 585 case ih | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a highlift on my 585 and was digging dirt from a bank and with a lot of hoist and forward ... A: There is a problem with the 3 pt. hitch valve causing the system to stay on high pressure when the ... | |
| breaking 540 pto shaft on 1086 when using 499 haybine | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: I am a farmer in NE Kansas of 30+ years and do some of my own mechanic work (starters, water pumps, ... A: Obviously there is nothing wrong with the haybine if you used the 806 on it with no problems, and if ... | |
| International 574 front crank seal | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: (bad). my question is do I have to split the tractor between the the front axel and engine to ... A: You will need to move the front axle away from the engine far enough to get the crankshaft pulley ... | |
| I.H. Tractor | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: Could you please outline the correct procedure for setting the timing on a 240 I.H. Gas engine. I ... A: You shouldn't need to retime it after removing the head, but I think there is a timing mark on the ... | |
| ford 3000 tractor | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: how do you set a simmons p4665 injector pump to your camshaft and crankshaft so the engine will ... A: There is a timing mark on the flywheel that can be seen through a small opening on the front of the ... | |
| IH 674 fuel problem or timing | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: I purchased a IH 674 that was missing the injection pump. I found a injection pump off a IH 695 ... A: If you had it running for an hour, then it is not a timing problem. If there is smoke coming out of ... | |
| additive for CASE MX220 | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: can You tell me, please, how much LIMITED SLIP ADDITIVE is pouring into front differential house of ... A: We get our additive in small bottles, don't know the exact size, about 12 ounces I would guess. I ... | |
| Ford 501 or 601 | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: Arnie, appreciate any help. First on hood has label 601 but under seat is raised letters 501 - any ... A: I'm not sure how to find the exact year, I'm not an expert on that. I would suggest replacing the ... | |
| 5250 powershift | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1992 5250 with 9500 hours. Runs good for the first hour baling then kicks out in first and ... A: When it happens, you have to hold the clutch pedal down and count how many times the transmission ... | |
| Auxiliary lights | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: I am hooking up some lights, and I was wondering why I would need to hook up the ground to a ground ... A: You could ground everything on the tractor to the battery if you wanted to, but it would be ... | |
| Stumped on a repair??? | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1959 International tractor (serial #10995 and model #B275 Diesel) that I'm trying to get ... A: Weird. The fact that if you wait 30 seconds it will restart makes me think that there is a ... | |
| 5140 1000pto | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1990 5140 2wd with 8400 hrs., great tractor we've had it since new, most of our gear is 540 ... A: There is an internal shift mechanism that moves a shift collar to give you the correct speed for ... | |
| 1958 international 350 utility starter | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: The original start button has been replaced by "others", with a standard key ignition switch. ... A: To determine if it is an electrical problem, check if there is power on the small terminal of the ... | |
| 2096 Case International Tractor Powershift | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: My tractor has a hydraulic oil pressure at the rear remotes 2200 psi. At the flow divider valve I ... A: The oil distributor sometimes gets grooves worn into it where the sealing rings contact it, ... | |
| Ford 3000 | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: My steering on the tractor is turning free, if I turn it to the left it will (the shaft that is) ... A: Yes it can be rebuilt, but I have no info on availability of parts or the cost. You might consider ... | |
| FORD 1510 | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: I HAVE A FORD 1510 TRACTOR THAT RUNS FOR A FEW MINUTES THEN STOPS LIKE ITS RUNNING OUT OF FUEL. I ... A: If you cleaned the tank, then I assume that you checked the flow of fuel from the tank outlet to the ... | |
| ih diesel 464 clutch repair | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: is this something someone with normal tools and a service manual can attempt? A: Yes, it could be done with normal tools except for a tool to align the clutch disk while the ... | |
| 2096 Case International Tractor Powershift | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: My tractor has a hydraulic oil pressure at the rear remotes 2200 psi. At the flow divider valve I ... A: Are the gauge needles jumping up and down or are they pretty steady when you take a reading? If the ... | |
| 2096 Case International Tractor Powershift | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: My tractor has a hydraulic oil pressure at the rear remotes 2200 psi. At the flow divider valve I ... A: The only accurate way to pressure test to diagnose the problem is to install 4 pressure gauges (1 ... | |
| 8n smells like coolant when started | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: I've got a Ford 8n that we replaced the head gasket on recently. It ran fine for about 10 hours or ... A: I would suggest that you retorque the head first and see if that helps. Usually after an engine has ... | |
| Case 1070 Power Shift problem | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: I am an inexperienced mechanic, but my father will be reading this with me. He has 30 years of ... A: It could possibly be pilot spools sticking inside the powershift control valve. There could also be ... | |
| 8n oil pressure | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: I have an 8n that starts off with 25 lbs of pressure, but as soon as it warms up, it drops to zero. ... A: Could be alot of things, but hard to say what without some more information. Not sure why the main ... | |
| 1972 mf 165 | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: can not get the clutch to engage... any ideas?? A: Make sure the pedal has at least an inch of free travel. Adjust as needed. If it still doesn't ... | |
| farmall m not charging battery | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: i have a 1951 farmall m with a good motorcraft alternator on it been checked out at local parts ... A: I only use Delco alternators, so I am not as familiar with Motorcraft, but some things are the same ... | |
| Case 5250 | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: My transmission diagnostic code "indicates none or multiple clutch pressures detected by the control ... A: You most likely have a bad powershift clutch pressure switch. There should be a noticeable pattern ... | |
| Case 1370 Powershift | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a Case 1370 white cab tractor that has been running fine. Today though when we went to start ... A: Make sure the pedal is coming all the way up when you let out the clutch. If not, the return spring ... | |
| 1960 Ferguson TO-35 Fuel problem | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: My tractor had about 20 hours on it from the last tune up, and it started missing and cutting out ... A: Was the black stuff on the plugs wet or dry? If it was dry like black soot, then it is getting too ... | |
| Ford 2000 posi-traction | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: I just inhereted a 1970's Ford 2000, and it is stuck! Only one wheel spins when trying to get it out ... A: If yours has a differential lock feature, it would be a small pedal at the rear of the platform, cab ... | |
| 1896 case pto won't always shut off | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: While running our round baler a few days ago, our 1896 pto developed a problem of not always ... A: It's trial and error. All you can do is guess how much to turn the adjuster screw, install the ... | |
| 1896 case pto won't always shut off | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: While running our round baler a few days ago, our 1896 pto developed a problem of not always ... A: The pto lever jumping out when shifting or pushing in the clutch pedal is a common problem on these. ... | |
| 801 ford | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: I have recently rebuilt the engine on my 801 ford. I am not getting fuel through the lines. I have ... A: You didn't specify gas or diesel, but from your description, it sounds like this might be a diesel. ... | |
| 275 New Holland Square Baler | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: How do you adjust the needles- we have them installed when you turn the flywheel and they go up they ... A: If you can't get enough adjustment, the needle yoke may be bent or twisted, and would have to be ... | |
| Priming fuel system on 1910 ford | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: After loosing fuel line at enjectors, I cannot get fuel to come out of the lines. What should I do ... A: First make sure you have good fuel flow from the tank. Then bleed the filter and fuel line to the ... | |
| MH Colt - drives in neutral!!!!! | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: I accidentally let my MH Colt ran out of transmission fluid, and something bad has happened. If I ... A: Either the bottom of the shift lever jumped out of one of the shift forks, or a gear has siezed onto ... | |
| International 300 Transmission | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a 1956 International 300, as I was driving it home it got stuck in 5th gear. The shift ... A: When the bottom of the shift lever gets worn, it can jump out of the shift forks while shifting. ... | |
| Farm Tractor | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: You said no a Massey-Ferguson expert,but you Know a lot about old tractors.My is a Ferguson TO30 ... A: Weird that it won't even fire on starting fluid if you have verified that you have spark at the ... | |
| Hydraulic lift on 1976 444 international gas tractor | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: Have a 1976 International gasoline 42 hp C153 engine tracto. Retired industrial engine ... A: I'm not 100% sure which part is leaking. You can see a breakdown of the parts you are looking for ... | |
| Case 1290 Fuel Filter | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: My Case 1290 quit on me like it ran out of fuel. It had fuel, but I added more. Bled lines - still ... A: It's been awhile since I worked on this model, but I don't think there is a shut off valve to stop ... | |
| New Holland 275 Square Baler | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: We have a New Holland 275 Twine Square Baler- We need to replace the needles. How do we reset the ... A: It's very important that you find out why the needles broke, or it will happen again. If you only ... | |
| 79 or 80 ford 1900 diesel no fuel to injector | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: tractor quit running, thought it was out of fuel, put in fuel and can't get fuel to injectors. could ... A: First make sure there is a good flow of fuel from the tank, that the filter is clean, and bleed the ... | |
| tractor wont start | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: I have replaced the battery, spark plug, fuel filter, fuel hoses, and when i pot starter fluid in ... A: If it tries to start with starting fluid, then you can assume that there is spark at the spark plugs ... | |
| Brakes | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: I own a 454 international. It is from the early 70's. I have no brakes. I have tried to bleed the ... A: I&T shop manuals are the most common, least expensive, and can be purchased just about anywhere ... | |
| Brakes | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: I own a 454 international. It is from the early 70's. I have no brakes. I have tried to bleed the ... A: There are a couple of things that can affect the brakes on these models. There is an equalizer ... | |
| Massey Ferguson 150 will not start | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: I am a female and bought a 1969 (I believe that is the year-the seller was not 100% sure). Ran good ... A: The glass bowl and valve can sometimes plug up with dirt where the fuel comes out of the tank. With ... | |
| 1970 Ford 4000 3 cyl. diesel | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Jossie, I have been working a 1970 Ford 4000 3 cyl. diesel that has my local NH dealer and ... A: Normally, the only way that oil can get into the water is if the engine has an oil cooler that is ... | |
| IH454 Gas Overheating | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: my 4cyl gas 74' tractor overheats and loses power after about 30 minutes. have gone through and ... A: It sounds like you may have a couple of separate issues. First, if it loses power and dies under ... | |
| IH 444 farm tractor electrical | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1969 or 1970 IH 444 that stopped running while I was using it. There is fuel. When I turn ... A: I doubt that there is a fuse causing the problem, and if there was, I don't know where the fuse ... | |
| IH 986 lower link hydraulic leak (LH side) | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: I have an International 986 that leaks hydraulic oil from the lower rear reservoir. The lower link ... A: May 29th Hello, According to the service manual, the o-ring retainers are a tight press fit ... | |
| International 424 | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: When I use it on a warm day after a hour of running ( brush hogging) it starts missing out and loses ... A: Plug wires should last for quite a few years, so I doubt it. Make sure it's tuned up good with ... | |
| 1066 clutch adjustment w/o TA | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: what is the best way to adjust the clutch on a ih 1066 when the quill shaft has been changed and the ... A: The procedure is still the same for the clutch, but you won't have to adjust the TA dump valve after ... | |
| Farmall cub tractor | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: How can I free up the pressure plate on a Farmall cub tractor that has been laid up for several ... A: If you have a clutch that won't release because it sat for a long time, the clutch disk is stuck to ... | |
| no fuel to the injectors | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1969 ford 3000,I had recently changed the fuel filter in the process.I lost the small ... A: First make sure you have good fuel flow from the tank, then bleed the filter at the bleed screw on ... | |
| massey ferguson to35 | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: the distributor fell off cause the screw fell off the distributor. now i can see gears inside the ... A: If the broken gear in the engine is on the camshaft, then part of the engine will have to come ... | |
| international 806 crankshaft problems | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: I help my dad work on his tractors but one has us completely stumped. In the past 2 seasons we have ... A: Don't know if you mean the 4th rod bearing or 4th main bearing, but here are several things that ... | |
| 3 cyl ford diesel injectors | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: Is there any commom injector issues that would cause excessive smoke at idle and when starting. The ... A: If this machine has high hours on it and the injectors have never been serviced, they may need to be ... | |
| forf 2000 tractor gasoline engine | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: engine is hard to start.must choke to crank .must very very slowly rev engine engine easily chokes ... A: First make sure the engine is tuned up well with new points, condenser, plugs, and whatever else is ... | |
| B414 front wheels problem | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: My B414 works fine, I use it for making fire wood in the East of France. My problem is that when I ... A: Everything in the front axle and steering mechanism must be checked. The steering gear box is ... | |
| diesel engine missing | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: I own a 1966 international B414 diesel. I noticed a slight miss under power last winter. The tractor ... A: You can determine which cylinder has the miss by loosening the injector lines one at a time, ... | |
| Hard Shifting IH 1466 | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: I've replaced the internal components of my IH 1466 with A&I parts ( springs, HI-LO arm assy, ... A: IH tractors were notorious for hard shifting and linkage problems. The bushings, pivots, ball ... | |
| international 1086 steering | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: I have 1086 international when you are turning the steering it is tight and it is hard to push the ... A: The steering, clutch, TA and brakes are supplied by the same pump. The remotes and hitch are ... | |
| 706 IH carberator | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: I rcently purchased a carb rebuild kit for my 706 IH. I tore it apart and the kit only had the jet ... A: I have seen two different situations that caused the fuel to run out after rebuilding the ... | |
| international tractor | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: I am having trouble with the firing order because it had no plug wires when purchase. i know the ... A: The cylinders are numbered 1,2,3,4 from the front (radiator end), number one being the closest to ... | |
| JD 855 Brakes Squeal | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: Both brakes on my JD 855 squeal loudly and high-pitched. These are wet brakes. I just bought this ... A: The wrong type of fluid can definitely make wet brakes chatter or squeal. Sometimes people use some ... | |
| 1941 Farmall A | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: i seen a post by you so I thought I would see if you could help us out.Husbands tractor has no ... A: To see a picture of how it is put together, go to caseih.com and select parts and services, then ... | |
| 8n | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: I have an 8n that was running fine through last spring, summer and fall. Around November I covered ... A: Either the gas has gone stale or the float in the carburetor could be stuck. Gas doesn't keep for ... | |
| Case 1070 powershift problem | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: i have a yellow Case 1070. recently i am having problems when i start the tractor after sitting over ... A: The pilot spools in the control valve for the C1 and C2 clutch are sticking. When you push in the ... | |
| case 1370 powershift problem | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: As you suggested I set up a gage and took the pressure readings on the clutches. Here are the ... A: C2 is always lower than the rest, so there is definitely a problem there. Anytime you get a gauge ... | |
| Case 1370 lift arms | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: Case 1370 lift arms wont lift? All other hyd work fine.Cable is also working lever. was pulling a ... A: If the cables for the raise lever and the draft sensitivity lever are OK and not broken, then there ... | |
| case 1370 powershift problem | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: case 1370 powershift hub bolt replacement. I was pulling a heavy implement on a steep field. I had ... A: There are some bolts holding the C2 and C3 clutch carrier together that sometimes break, so I assume ... | |
| IH 300 utility power steering failure | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: We have an IH 300 utilty tractor with a loader attached. When it was put away for the winter, the ... A: Depending on what kind of loader you have and how it gets it's hydraulic supply, the loader might be ... | |
| brakes | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: Have a 706 IH tractor hydraulic brake will not release on one side. Pedal releases but brake will ... A: Make sure that the pedal is coming all the way back when released, and also that when the pedal is ... | |
| Ford 4000-Carburetor | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: Last year I put a new Zenith carburetor on my Ford 4000, 3 cylinder gas tractor and it immediately ... A: It sounds like the governor either needs repair or adjustment to fix the surging problem. Sometimes ... | |
| 856 ih 3 point hitch | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: the auxiliary control valves work , but the 3 point hitch won't go up. If you pull back on the first ... A: Go to caseih.com, select your part of the world, then click on parts and services. Select online ... | |
| CaseMX135 Hydraulic lifting arms | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: Can you tell me how to calibrate the arms on my case,if you set the height control to arms stop in ... A: The jumper wire in the fuse box is to configure the pto, not to calibrate the hitch. Hitch ... | |
| Ford NAA draft control positioning | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: .. I'm new to the Tractor owner situation. Have a question as to the selected position of the ... A: It is not really intended to be an on/off lever. It is a draft sensitivity adjustment. The draft ... | |
| international 574 steering problem | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: My international 574 diesel has developed no Power steering to the left. Just started doing this and ... A: The hand pump is kind of tricky to put back together. There are things that must be timed properly ... | |
| 1974 case 1070 agri-king | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: My tractor was running fine down the road until I lost all hydraulics and no gears won't go forward ... A: I am assuming this tractor has a powershift transmission instead of a hi/lo range transmission. If ... | |
| 1086 IH Head Gasket | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: The 1086 started to run hot then was blowing steam out of the valve cover tube. Shut her down and ... A: Sounds like a head gasket to me, but there are a few other things to consider. Water in the oil ... | |
| Ford 3910 overheating | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1988 Ford 3910 diesel tractor that has been overheating. I drained and flushed the radiator ... A: There are a couple of things that should be verified. If you think that it is overheating because ... | |
| 656 International | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: I've replaced the coil, the points, condenser made sure the points are clean and 0.20 inches gaped I ... A: Possibly there is a short circuit or broken wire in the distributor. The small wire that goes from ... | |
| Allis chalmers 160 | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: I am looking at an ac 160 that has an "oil" leak between the engine and transmission were the ... A: The clutch and flywheel must be removed to get to the rear crankshaft seal. The crankshaft does not ... | |
| MF 275 clutch engagement | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: While working with the f end loader, tractor just stopped moving. Clutch had not been slipping but ... A: If it tries to move a little in low, then at least you know there isn't a broken shaft in the ... | |
| Allis chalmers 160 | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: I am looking at an ac 160 that has an "oil" leak between the engine and transmission were the ... A: It could be either the rear crankshaft seal on the engine, or the input shaft seal in the ... | |
| clutch adjustment linkage | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: where do you find the clutch adjustment linkage on a 1966 or 1967 1066 International tractor A: On the left side of the clutch housing, there is an arm with a rod and clevis attached to it. ... | |
| International 1086 pwr steering leak | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a 1981 IH 1086 when driving it up forward the ramp of my trailer the tractor ... A: The steering control unit that you are referring to is called the power steering hand pump. There ... | |
| carburetor adjustment | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: how to adjust a 1950 b carb A: Have the engine tuned up and at operating temperature. Run it at idle and adjust the idle mixture ... | |
| 430 case | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: diesel fuel is getting into my crankcase and spurts out of the dipstick (oil). is it the seal on the ... A: There are 3 different types of 430's and they all have different fuel systems depending on serial ... | |
| ford 4000 or 5000 series wont go into gear | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: i just got this tractor and its been sitting awhile but it fired rite up the pto works lift works ... A: Just like several other people that have asked me about a situation like this, your clutch disk is ... | |
| case 1070 pto | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: I had a pto not working, ended up I put new discs in and rebuilt it. I did not change the pto ... A: If you run something on the pto does not coast for awhile after turning off the pto, they will stop ... | |
| case/ih 265 clutch problem | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: Is it possible that my clutch needs replaced on my case/ih 265 or could it be the trow-out bearing? ... A: It sounds like there may be something wrong with the clutch. A throw out bearing will not cause it ... | |
| three point hitch | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a Case IH CX60.There is an arror message on the electroic hitch.Error message is either H9 or ... A: I don't know why the dealer could not help you, unless they didn't have a service manual for this ... | |
| Ford 800 Tractor Power loss | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: Ford tractor has loss of power when driving around. Backhoe and loader work fine and strong (sherman ... A: A head gasket usually does not cause noticeable power loss unless it is bad enough to cause the ... | |
| farmall 140 clutch | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: Why is the tractor not going into gear? When I push the clutch in, the gears still grind and I cant ... A: The clutch disk is stuck to the flywheel from sitting so long. The problem gets worse in damp ... | |
| IH 574 Clutch Problems | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: I have Hydraulic oil leaking from the center console of my IH 574 below the seat. When you push in ... A: You have a couple different problems not related to each other. Hydraulic oil leaking below the ... | |
| Cockshutt 540 Hydraulic Lift Problem | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: Hey Arnie, My 1958 Cockshutt 540 has hydraulic problems. When I start it up cold the lift works fine ... A: The hitch dropping 6" in 24 hours is acceptable. Usually, hydraulics that get weaker as the oil ... | |
| 4000 Ford Stuck Tranny | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: Have a 1964 Ford 4000 4 cyl. gas with 4 spd manual tranny. Model 41101. While backing up i pushed in ... A: There could be a bad bearing in the transmission that is starting to lock up, but you would usually ... | |
| Case 1070 powershift | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: i have a case 1070 white cab 1976, when i bought it the cab mounts had been broken and they were ... A: C2 definitely has lower pressure. If you installed all new piston seals and oil distributor rings, ... | |
| Ford 600 No power | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a Ford 600 that runs but has no power. I checked the compression and all cylinders are ... A: There could be weak spark to the cylinders that are fouling the plugs. If the fouled plugs are dry ... | |
| IH 856 Steering | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: William attempted to answer this question, but also asked me to follow up with you to make sure. He ... A: It's not unusual to not be able to steer with the engine off. When the power steering doesn't work ... | |
| Flow divider valve | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a Case 454 farm tractor, with a power steering problem.I have found that the flow divider ... A: Maybe. It depends on what position it's stuck in. If it's stuck one way, the steering can receive ... | |
| 1070 Case powershift removal | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: I now have our 1070 Case tractor split apart and took the c1 clutch and piston out. The c1 clutch ... A: How the powershift comes apart depends on the age of the machine. On the earlier yellow and orange ... | |
| IH 1466 | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a question on the steering on a 1466 tractor. I put clutch and TA in this tractor last year. ... A: It sounds like the pump may be slow to prime because the pump is getting worn out, or the steering ... | |
| Tractor will not move | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: International 504 Tractor runs good, but you can change gears without pressing clutch. Tractor will ... A: If the gears grind a little when you put it in gear without using the clutch, then the transmission ... | |
| No oil pressure | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: Hey Arnie, gonna test your knowledge of Ford 8N's. I recently rebuilt my 8N. Complete overhaul, to ... A: There are a lot of things that can cause no or low oil pressure. Missing plugs or bolts, incorrect ... | |
| thrust bearing | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: I am restoring a Farmall 560. I have rebuilt the engine and after it ran for 5-10 minutes the ... A: It's kind of hard to say without knowing what was done and what parts were installed. I have seen ... | |
| 1070 powershift | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: I am having trouble figuring out the problem with our 1070 Case tractor. It is a 1972 with the ... A: There is really no way to know exactly where the leak is until you pull it apart, but you have to ... | |
| Ford 4000 Stuck in gear | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a ford 4000 that fell dead while grabbin a load with the front end loader. Once the tractor ... A: Either the bottom of the shift lever jumped out of the shift rail, or a shift fork or shift rail is ... | |
| 1070 powershift | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I am having trouble figuring out the problem with our 1070 Case tractor. It is a 1972 with the ... A: A solid piece should be OK. The tool that I saw was a plug with a shallow hole drilled part way ... | |
| 706 german diesel alternator | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: I need to replace the alternator on my 706. From what I've read and heard, best option is to replace ... A: You can either use a Delco alternator with internal regulator which uses 3 wires, or a one-wire self ... | |
| International 560 hydraulic problem | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I have owned this 1960 International 560 for about 3 years. It has a Koyker quick attach loader and ... A: I don't know why it doesn't take time for it to prime now, I can't think of a reason why that would ... | |
| simms injector pump | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: Nuffield tractor will not start, no fuel from pump to injectors. It's a Simms pump and looked ... A: You should be able to move the rack forward and backward without very much effort. When they stick, ... | |
| Case 2390 | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: My Case 2390 has a loader on it. When I start it the loader won't raise and it steers very hard. The ... A: First make sure it's full of oil and change the hydraulic filters if you haven't already done so. ... | |
| 9-N Ford | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1939 9 N tractor it runs good, but I am annoyed by the lift. It is either up or down. I ... A: A 9N does have draft control. The large spring where the center link attaches to the tractor is ... | |
| ford tw 20 | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: so can u help me is it a little or big job to do many thanks matt A: If it has straight bar axles and if the axle bearings are good, then it is an easy job. Remove the ... | |
| 1070 powershift | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: I am having trouble figuring out the problem with our 1070 Case tractor. It is a 1972 with the ... A: Doesn't sound like a pump problem if it lifts OK in 3rd powershift. There is probably a leak in the ... | |
| valve guide removal | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: Farmall Cub (1961)Trying to replace valve guides w/new ones. CANNOT remove the old ones. I have ... A: It will take alot more pressure than a C clamp. The head will have to be put in a press with a ... | |
| Case 2590 | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: We are trying to figure out what pressure the power shifts are supposed to be. All Hydraulic ... A: The powershift clutches should have 300 to 310 psi at 1500 rpm with the oil warmed up to at least ... | |
| Sticking Ford 3000 Clutch | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: Arnie - I just read your comment on how clutches may stick if wet. I just bought a 3000, the clutch ... A: If a tractor is outside exposed to the weather for even a couple of days, the clutch can stick to ... | |
| Ford Tractor with front end loader | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a Ford tractor model 3000. It has a front end loaded mounted to it. Recenty the end loader ... A: You should be able to pull the shaft out of the crankshaft pulley without a problem. There should ... | |
| 301 allis diesel block | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: The piston liners have 2- o'rings near the bottom that seal it to the engine block. My block has ... A: Some people have used JB Weld or silicone, but with any patch up job there's always a chance that it ... | |
| 1954 NAA Stalls under load | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: Tractor started stalling under load.(no fuel) Bleed drain screw on float bowl tractor starts right ... A: Check the flow of fuel from the tank. Even if the tank is clean, there might be a restriction in ... | |
| Steering Problem | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1984 International 3088. Everything seems to work fine except the steering. I have to ... A: The steering relief valve in the bottom of the multiple control valve might be stuck, or it might ... | |
| IH 1086 | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: My 1977 IH 1086 cluch peddle fills to be weak or at the top it pulls a 18 foot dick and plow with no ... A: If it only slips when shifting the TA from high to low, then the mechanical sprag clutch inside the ... | |
| case mx 135 pto wont work | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: when engage pto green light of pto stay's on and after a few seconds green light starts flashing . ... A: You will need to check for fault codes stored in the pto controller. Stay off the seat, turn on the ... | |
| 3588 2+2 Torque | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1979 IH 3588 with about 3,000 hrs. The problem is that the torque will not shift out of ... A: There is a chance that the TA has an internal problem, but it might be as simple as the cable ... | |
| farmall 806 | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: ok sorry its confusing when cold the steering and ta doesent work properly. if the tractor is idling ... A: The TA, steering, and brakes are all supplied by the same pump mounted inside behind the multiple ... | |
| 1973 INTERNATIONAL 574 TRACTOR TORQUE AMPLIFIER | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: A friend of mine owns a 1973 I.H. 574 tractor with a T.A. The T.A in this tractor has not been ... A: The TA consists of a hydraulically applied direct drive clutch that drives in high, and a mechanical ... | |
| Ford 3000 diesel pump | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I serviced my Ford 3000 and it started ok. but then the rev's just run away at full tilt. I had to ... A: If this is a rotary CAV pump, the governor in the injection pump has failed, or if this is an inline ... | |
| removing ball joint from steering cylinder | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: having trouble removing ball joint from steering cylinder. Tractor is a MF40 industrial. Ball joint ... A: You could try laying the part that is stuck on an anvil and hitting it with a hammer, rotating it so ... | |
| IH 784 wont start | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a IH 784, 1979, approx 6k hours. I live in a cold climate, and tractor wont start. cranks, ... A: With a new battery, engine heater, battery warmer, etc., it should spin over pretty fast. Make sure ... | |
| Coil for 656 | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a 656 international tractor and have fire to the points etc and no fire out of the top of the ... A: With the ignition switch on, make sure you have 12 volts to the + terminal of the coil, and to the ... | |
| Ford Tractor 5610 | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: Ford tractor 5610. Problem starting the tractor,at first thought it was battery but was told battery ... A: The only way to know if the battery is good is to charge it, check the electrolyte with a ... | |
| 1086 PTO won't drive | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: one of our 1086's has a problem with PTO. The PTO started running continuously during use one day ... A: It sounds like you have more than one problem. The pto running continuously is usually because of ... | |
| 1952 ford 8n farm tractor | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I recently bought a 1952 ford 8n tractor.It has a cap over the pto shaft.I removed the cap and ... A: No, it's not normal. There needs to be a seal. To see a breakdown of the parts, go to ... | |
| Ford 9n no gas to spark plugs | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I would appreciate any advice you can give me. I have a 1940s Ford 2n tractor. It won't start very ... A: First of all, if the compression is low as you stated, it is going to be very hard to start no ... | |
| 574 inter brakes | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: My back brakes need replacing have read the manual and I seem to understand how to fix them,but I ... A: If the rear wheels aren't weighted, then it's not a problem to just jack up the tractor and unbolt ... | |
| Case MX120 - 4wd not disengaging | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: We currently have a problem with our Case Mx120 tractor, 2000 year. Recently when driving on the ... A: The 4WD clutch is spring applied and released by hydraulic pressure. When 4WD is turned on, the ... | |
| coolant blowing out | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a John Deere 1520,using it today I noticed coolant coming out the overflow,did not get hot ... A: It's possible that a bad head gasket or cracked head is leaking and letting compression from the ... | |
| 1086 fuel sending unit | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: Our 1086 IH fuel gauge stopped working. The tank has two sending units. How do I check if the gauge ... A: By removing the wire and grounding it, you've already verified that the wiring and the gauge are ... | |
| ford 8n tractor | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: I am in the market for a Ford 8n tractor.I viewed an ad for one that was in great shape but the ... A: I'm not sure what he means, these are a very simple basic flathead engine without any timing chains, ... | |
| 656 International harvester | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: I drained it immediately and changed all fluids, had carburetor rebuilt and put new points condenser ... A: If the plug wire firing order is correct, then the only way it can fire through the carburetor is if ... | |
| David Brown 1210 | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I have got David Brown 1210 it shut off its engine and it wont start now. i have tried cleaning air ... A: Check if there is any smoke coming out of the muffler when you are trying to start it. If not, then ... | |
| 1066 no steering | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: On a bitter cold morning -10 I started my tractor and let it warm up for 45-60 minutes.when I ... A: Do the hitch, pto, and remotes work? The steering, brakes, and TA get oil from the front pump ... | |
| 460 utility brakes | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: The left brake on my 460 international utility tractor has started hanging up. It has happened the ... A: The brake will have to be removed and repaired. The internal return springs on the actuator ... | |
| farmall 706 diesel | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: looking at a 706d to purchase told that the "TA" if pulling a heavy load should not be used or ... A: With the TA lever forward in hi, there is a hydraulically applied clutch pack that locks up with oil ... | |
| E3 Coop Hydraulic pump seal | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: I need the seal for the hydraulic pump on a E3 coop or cockshut 30. I'm getting hydraulic fluid in ... A: Glad to help out a fellow Co-op/Cockshutt owner. I got one for my E3 from the Case IH dealer ... | |
| farmall 706 diesel | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: looking at a 706d to purchase told that the "TA" if pulling a heavy load should not be used or ... A: Yes, it's a big expensive job to replace a TA. If it pulls OK in one TA speed but not the other, at ... | |
| 1066 steering motor | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: How do I repair an IH 1066 hand pump (motor) I've replaced the inner seal on the bottom side of the ... A: It sounds like you are referring to the seal that looks like a rubber sleeve that goes inside the ... | |
| 6600 Ford Safety Switch | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a 6600 Ford tractor. Good condition, but allot of little things need attention. ... A: There is a neutral start switch under the transmission top cover. It should not be difficult to ... | |
| all cluster lights blinking on and of,,,, | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: ,,then about 10 seconds or so they will come back on and blink on and of,,not in sync like a rely ... A: It sounds like it could be a bad ground connection for the instrument cluster. Check the ground ... | |
| MF35 No Spark | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a vintage 60's MF35 skip loader. I can't get any spark.. I have replaced the coil, points, ... A: Use a test light or voltmeter and check if you have power to the + terminal of the coil with the key ... | |
| 464 IH Hydraulics | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: After changing hydraulic fluid and filter on a 1976 IH 464 the hydraulics and power steering won't ... A: It sounds like you have a suction leak after changing the filter. Check that the filter canister is ... | |
| Diesel in oil IH 464 | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: We had -30 weather and when I started tractor was pumping from blowby. Changed oil and heated ... A: Some models have a lift pump on the side of the engine that pumps fuel from the tank to the ... | |
| 656 International | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: My 656 International was choking off whenever i pushed up on the throttle or pushed in the choke. So ... A: If it won't run without the choke pulled out, then it is running too lean. Either it is starving ... | |
| International 574 - Power steering & brakes | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: My tractor burst a auxiliary hydraulic pipe the other day and I lost all the hydraulic/transmission ... A: There are bleed nipples on top of each rear axle housing near where the axle housings attach to the ... | |
| re-installing carburetor on International 464 | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: Tractor is probably 40 or more years old. We removed the carburetor and replaced some parts and now ... A: It's very importand that the carburetor fit into the hose correctly so that the engine does not suck ... | |
| FARMALL 806, main hydraulic system | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: to start out the filters and fluid have been recently changed. the 3 point hitch works fine, when i ... A: It sounds like you may have more than one problem. The pump pressure should be about 2000 psi. so ... | |
| 656 International | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: My 656 International was choking off whenever i pushed up on the throttle or pushed in the choke. So ... A: There are a few things that could have gone wrong. First, check if you actually have spark at the ... | |
| Ford New Holland 1920 Solenoid | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: but the solenoid stays engaged even though the switch is only in the run position. The starter ... A: Actually, this doesn't sound like a solenoid problem. If the solenoid was stuck on, it would keep ... | |
| mx120 | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: I have problem when shifting to forward with the F-N-R. The tractor will not go into forward orange ... A: If the seat switch is bad or the wires are broken, the tractor won't move in either direction. ... | |
| General Tractor Hydraulics Question | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: Here's a (likely) simple question on tractor hydraulics. Background: a while back I had a PTO pump ... A: This is an unusual question because you are not using the original hydraulic system and have added a ... | |
| Roosa Master pump | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: Arnie, I have a JD 410 backhoe the throtle shaft is leaking not bad but bad enough. Does the shaft ... A: There is a seal or o-ring on the throttle shaft that can be replaced, but I don't know where or if ... | |
| oil pump | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a Ford tractor model 851 w/ 127 CI 4 cyl gas engine- i have very poor oil ... A: Poor oil pressure can be caused by lots of things. Oil pump, pickup screen, pressure relief valve, ... | |
| 1466 IH steering | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1466 IH that steers to the right fairly decent, but when I steer to the left its like ... A: The hitch is supplied by a different pump, but the steering, brakes, and TA are all supplied by the ... | |
| 706 International | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: How do you get the oil in the final drives of a 706 International? ANSWER: Hello, You don't ... A: When the transmission and rear end are filled, the oil can run through the tapered roller bearings ... | |
| Case 1370 | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a very eldery neighbor who is having trouble with hydraulics on his Case 1370.He claims the ... A: The hydraulic system on a 1370 is very different from a 2470. The steering relief valve is located ... | |
| installing a 8N starter | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: After solving the trouble I first encountered when removing the starter from my Ford 8N, I had a ... A: If someone turned the starter drive gear out to the engaged position, it will have to be spun back ... | |
| 1950 International Cub starts hard | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: Basic information: Make: International Model: Cub Serial Number: on body: 351686-R1, on motor: ... A: There are several things that can cause hard starting problems such as yours. Gasoline that is more ... | |
| farmall super a timing | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: how do i set the timing on a farmall supper a with distibutor ignition A: By "distributor ignition", I assume you mean it has had the magneto ignition converted to a coil ... | |
| IH Hydro 84 | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: Im a student at the local collage taking heavy duty mechanics, im currently working on a ... A: It is possible that the forward relief valve is faulty, or a bad capsule in the control valve, but ... | |
| 1066 steering | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: I am working on a 1976 1066 that was involved in a fire earlier this yr. I have it running again. I ... A: Yes, the steering, brakes, and TA all operate from the same pump located inside the speed ... | |
| Allis Chalmers "B" clutch | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1952 Allis Chalmers "B" tractor that the clutch seems to be stuck to the flywheel. The ... A: You can try starting it in gear and hitting the brakes really hard while holding down the clutch ... | |
| case 2390 no hydraulics | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: After I changed the hydraulic/transmission filters and replaced all the fluid 32 gals. nothing is ... A: There is nothing to bleed, it should prime itself. It's possible that the charge pump is worn and ... | |
| ford 8n tractor | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: I was using my ford tractor when it started just dying after running a while(started at 1/2 hour %26 ... A: When the engine dies, immediately check if there is spark at the spark plugs. If not, replace the ... | |
| 2390 | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: While cutting hay the PTO stopped, when I stopped the tractor it died. I started back up and as soon ... A: Not sure why the pto stopped. The pto clutch could have started slipping, or the pto could have ... | |
| case mx 135 stuck in neutral | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: i have tried checking the seat switch and have also changed the forward reverse neutral switch on ... A: The seat switch doesn't fail, it's the wiring to it that fails. The wires break behind the seat ... | |
| Ford 801 diesel injection leak off to fuel tank | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: My Ford 801 diesel tractor has no stand pipe in fuel tank. Line from fuel tank goes to T fitting on ... A: Yes you could although I've never heard of anyone doing it. If the return line fails, it would ... | |
| tractor won't move | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: My brother has a 1999 new holland 1920 4 wheel drive with shuttle shift. With the tractor running ... A: It is possible that the center hub on the clutch disk is either broken or stripped out, or that a ... | |
| POWER STEERING lag on 806 and 1066 FARMALLS | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: ARNIE, i have an 806 farmall and a 1066 international, when you start them both, they tend to take a ... A: The pump mounted to the inside of the multiple control valve is for steering, brakes, and torque ... | |
| 580 k won't start | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: Have a 580k 2wd good battery, verified good voltage to starter, when key is turned, relay under the ... A: Don't know which terminal on the starter you have checked for voltage. If you are checking the ... | |
| gas in diesel | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: Gas was mistakenly put into the Kubota tractor. How do we drain the gas from the system? We ... A: Drain the fuel from the tank, and take off the fuel filter and drain it. Put the filter back on and ... | |
| 5000 Ford Tractor | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: Hydraulic oil coming out of the brake rod where it goes into the axle housing. Is there a seal on ... A: There is a seal on the rod that will need to be replaced. You can go to newholland.com to see a ... | |
| 53 jubilee | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: I was working with the high lift for 30 to40 min. I turned off the engine to do some work of the ... A: You verified the ignition switch has power in and out, but you will need to make sure there is power ... | |
| 585 case international brakes | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: i can not keep air from entering the braking system on the tractor. i have rebuilt both master ... A: There are two scenarios that can take place. 1) You keep bleeding the brakes and always have more ... | |
| CASE-IH 695 Hydraulics | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I just acquired a Case-IH 695 tractor with hydraulic issues. I was able to drive it onto the ... A: I doubt that the filter would plug up again that fast. Usually, if you have to let it cool down to ... | |
| brass fittings | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I own a Ford 601 Workmaster diesel tractor. It has some serious fuel leaks coming from the brass ... A: Go to newholland.com, select agriculture and North America. Click on parts, then select online ... | |
| john deere m tractor | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1950{approximatly} john deere m.The battery is currently installed negative ground.Was it ... A: I would hook up the battery the correct way which is positive ground, but that's just my opinion. ... | |
| john deere m tractor | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1950{approximatly} john deere m.The battery is currently installed negative ground.Was it ... A: The info that I have found shows that the M was originally 6 volt positive ground. If it is now ... | |
| 6600 ford | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: My tractor started running rough and blowing sparks out the exhaust. I shut it down and it would not ... A: There is no way for you to flow test the injection pump. All you can do is what you have already ... | |
| Ford 5610 | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: We just changed our fuel filter on our Ford 5610 tractor. We started the tractor after putting the ... A: I ran into this problem once before on a Ford, and it was the fuel filter gaskets installed ... | |
| Ford 800 Tractor 3 point | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a 1955 Ford 800 series tractor. When the 3 point hitch is all the way up it ... A: The seal on the lift piston could be leaking which would cause the hitch to drop and go back up ... | |
| 53 jubilee | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: I have just purchased this tractor. The power steering assist was not working so I tested for ... A: You are getting 2 gallons per minute flow, but how much pressure? You will need at least 1200 to ... | |
| MF 135 | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: The fuel tank on for the Perkins diesel will have a vacuum on it after operating the tractor. The ... A: If there is a vacuum in the fuel tank, then the tank vent is plugged and not venting properly. Some ... | |
| valve squeel when pto is working | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a IH 584 tractor with 2900 hours. When the pto is engaged, and up to speed, i have squeal ... A: There are numerous valves and spools in the multiple control valve in front of the left rear axle. ... | |
| ford 4000 tractor with diesel leak | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: I was helping a guy on his ford 4000, it leaks diesel from the injection pump, under the throttle ... A: There is probably an o-ring around the throttle shaft that is leaking which would require the pump ... | |
| FARMALL 806 [1966] power steering and brakes | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: i just got this yesterday and find that it only sometimes has ps and brakes. model F 806 U, sn 22186 ... A: The pump for the power steering, brakes, and torque amplifier is located behind the multiple control ... | |
| voltage leak | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: I am helping a friend with a International / McCormick 434 loader tractor . Originally a British ... A: You are correct, it was built in England and originally had a positive ground generator system. If ... | |
| Nuffield | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: Good Morning I have an olds Nuffield 465 working tractor. I have noticed recently that the steering ... A: First determine if the problem is in the steering gearbox or in the front axle. Jack it up so both ... | |
| case 885 | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: My tractor is a 1989 case 4wd 885 l, problem enable to get live electric to 4wd switch and relay. I ... A: If there is power to all the fuses and all the fuses are good, then there is probably a bad ... | |
| transmission/hydraulicsystem overheating | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: Regarding a 2005 New Holland 4 wheel drive cab tractor with 265 hours, model TL90A.. When tractor is ... A: Usually overheating hydraulic oil is cause by the system staying on high pressure demand all the ... | |
| 504 International tractor problem | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a 504 International tractor that I am restoring.Last year when parked it was running fine and ... A: No, if it is out of gear it should still roll even if the engine is stuck. Possibly something ... | |
| 504 International tractor problem | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a 504 International tractor that I am restoring.Last year when parked it was running fine and ... A: Weird. It sounds like the engine is stuck, but you say the tractor can't even be moved by pulling ... | |
| jd 2130 trans cooler | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: Arnie i have a jd2130 tractor . The trans oil cooler leaks and i would like to know if they are ... A: We send oil coolers in to our local radiator and welding shop for repair. You could check with one ... | |
| Low oil pressure after exteneded running | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a Case-IH 695 that has a newly rebuilt motor last fall. I don't run it too hard and rarely ... A: First, screw in a 100 psi diagnostic pressure gauge and hose right on the engine where the nylon ... | |
| CASE 1370 engine oil goes into transmission | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: i've had this 1370 for 3 years, no longer do heavy field work with it, just cut/condition and bale ... A: The coolant coming out the overflow is a separate issue, either caused by the radiator being ... | |
| Fuel injector pump | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: > what is the correct way to remove and reinstall a fuel injector pump on a ford > 4000 1974 ... A: This procedure is for a CAV pump which I hope is correct for the model year of your tractor. To ... | |
| NH 273 Hayliner | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: I've got a nice old NH 273 works pretty well, but one side of the bale is about an inch or two ... A: This is an issue of not enough hay being fed into one side of the bale chamber resulting in that ... | |
| MF135 possible fuel in oil | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: Massey 135 early 70's Diesel 3 cylinder Perkins engine. The oil level increased above max and the ... A: It is possible for the injection pump to leak fuel into the crankcase, but if it has a mechanical ... | |
| Hydraulic Pump Location | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: I am working on a Case-IH 995 tractor, I have a $200.00 plus service manual that the gentleman ... A: There's the Case IH 995 and the Case David Brown 995, so sometimes there is confusion between these ... | |
| Hydraulic cylinders | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: A followup on the JOhn Deere 2350 with woods Batwing mower. I checked the hoses today an indeed the ... A: Ok, it sounds like you have one hose coming out of the back of the tractor that splits to go to both ... | |
| 1283 New Holland Baler | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: My baler twine appears not to be tightening on the bales. They (bales) are falling apart or have a ... A: Part of the problem of loose twines might be solved by fixing the banana bale problem first. Make ... | |
| 1283 New Holland Baler | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: My baler twine appears not to be tightening on the bales. They (bales) are falling apart or have a ... A: I will need more info on the bales falling apart. Are the knots tied but the twines are loose, or ... | |
| Hydraulic cylinders | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: First off let me thank you for volunteering its sincerely appreciated. Heres my problem. I have a ... A: The cylinders can be used as double acting cylinders so they are called double acting, but in this ... | |
| Long 350 fuel pump | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: Arnie, I have an early 70's model Long 350 tractor with a leaking fuel pump. This leaking started a ... A: I recommend that an injection pump only be repaired by a diesel injection repair facility. Not only ... | |
| cracked fuel line | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1966 MF135 diesel tractor with a leak on one of the fuel lines. The line goes to a tee ... A: If it's leaking at a fitting, then possibly the line is cracked if it's a flare type fitting. If ... | |
| Ford 841 rear main seal replacement | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me with replacing a rear main seal on a ford 841 tractor with a ... A: According to the parts listing on newholland.com, the gas engine could have either a rope or rubber ... | |
| hy | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: i am sorry but i am romanian,and i undarstand what i am reading but i am not writing well. i have an ... A: Actually, your writing is not so bad. It's better than some that I have gotten from people in the ... | |
| Case-Ih 685 Tractor | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: I have never liked this tractor. Always something wrong that needs fixing. Needs a 2nd alternator, ... A: When you pull the knob to shut off the engine, if you feel the knob pull out easier about half way ... | |
| 830 case starter problem | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: I have an 830 case diesel tractor model 831 that I have had the starter rebuilt twice at two ... A: 2 six volt batteries in series will give you 12 volts, but will also give you more amperage than one ... | |
| 1964 FORD 2000 HYDRALIC CONTROL | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: THE 3PT HITCH ON MY TRACTOR DOES NOT LIFT UNLESS I PUSH DOWN ON THE DRAFT CONTROL LEVER. THEN IT ... A: You may not see any oil leaking on the outside, but there may be some leaking on the inside. ... | |
| Massey Ferguson overheating | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1950 something Massey Ferguson. It has started overheating. It runs fine (I only use it ... A: If it's OK while you're using the tractor and only does this after you shut off the engine, then ... | |
| 1962 international tractor pto | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: Do you know where I might be able to find a excellent manual or site of how to take my pto apart and ... A: There are tons of manuals for sale on ebay all the time. You might try there. To buy one from a ... | |
| Rear PTO kicks out of gear | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: First, Thank you for helping! I have a 1989 Ford 1520 Model #AH4137 compact 3 cylinder diesel 23hp ... A: First, check the pto lever and linkage to make sure it is adjusted correctly so that the pto is ... | |
| 1965 IH 706 | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: I will read your reply I NEED HELP. I was baling when the pto shaft broke the U-joint on ... A: Make sure the engagement spool is going all the way down when the lever is in the disengaged ... | |
| Case 1070 diesel keeps blowing head gasket | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a Case 1070 diesel tractor. I have replaced the head gasket three times within the last two ... A: The outer top edges of the cylinder sleeves need to protrude .003 to .005 inch above the surface of ... | |
| Wiring problems | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a 1969 Massey Ferguson 135 (Pekins - 3 cylinder gasoline engine). The previous owner ... A: Why would there be an inverter? An inverter is to change DC power to AC power to run small ... | |
| Transmission and hydraulic probl2390 Case | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: Hydraulic remotes do not work, tractor will not move any more, when first started, tractor goes in ... A: If the power steering quit working besides the remotes and powershift, then there is no oil coming ... | |
| Ford 800 Tractor wont start | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a Ford 800 that will not start. I was mowing with it and it started to sputter noticeable out ... A: If the spark plugs all have a good strong spark, and the air cleaner pipe is off so you know it's ... | |
| Ford Jubilee | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a Ford Jubilee that will only run for a few minutes and then stall. If I let it set for a ... A: When the engine stops, pull a spark plug wire and crank the engine to check for spark. If it's ... | |
| massey 35 gas tractor | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: You helped me last year and hope you can now . I was bush hogging and had been fpor over an hour and ... A: You will need to find out if it is fuel or ignition related. Pull a spark plug wire off and hold it ... | |
| 9 n quits after warm up | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: Hi I have a 9 n that quits after it gets hot i have replaced the coil the points and condenser and A ... A: When the engine dies, pull off a spark plug wire and hold it near the engine and crank the engine ... | |
| IH 444 passing hydraulic fluid to engine oil pan | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: My old IH 444 diesel tractor is passing hydraulic fluid to the engine. I noticed that the dip stick ... A: The only way hydraulic oil can get into the engine is from an engine driven hydraulic pump mounted ... | |
| ford tractor | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: i have a 1963 ford 4000 series, model #41107,serial# 224731963 that is not getting any power to the ... A: There is going to be either a neutral start switch, or a clutch pedal switch that is probably not ... | |
| My Ford Tractor..... | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: I own a Ford Tractor...it's blue 1510. I let a friend use it, and now when you try to drive it, it ... A: This would be a totally different issue not related to the front wheels locking up. If the diff ... | |
| TO-35 camshaft bushings/bearings | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: Greetings: How can one determine if a TO-35 with Z134 continental engine will need to be line-bored ... A: To determine if there is too much clearance between the camshaft and the bores, you would have to ... | |
| My Ford Tractor..... | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: I own a Ford Tractor...it's blue 1510. I let a friend use it, and now when you try to drive it, ... A: If both wheels lock up and not just one, then I will assume that it is a 4 wheel drive model. In ... | |
| 1974 464 Case IH injector pump problem | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1974 464 Case IH 3 cyl. diesel tractor. Not sure of the hours. I'm getting fuel in the ... A: Most likely there is a mechanical lift pump on side of the engine that pumps fuel from the tank to ... | |
| clutch adjustment | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: hi i have a 19771370 case the clutch is not engaging to the very top of pedel i have adjusted the ... A: Remove the plug on the other side of the valve body that is directly in line with the spool on the ... | |
| Ford 2000 (Gas) | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: My father-in-law has a Ford 2000 with a gas engine. I work on small engines, not farm tractors. ... A: It sounds like the pto clutch is slipping and will need to be repaired. I have no info on a filter, ... | |
| new holland 1920 tractor | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a new holland model 1920 tractor. It is 4wd with a loader. I recently went out to get my ... A: Like you said, the clutch won't just fail overnight. It sounds like it is stuck, or the pilot ... | |
| Case IHMX135 will not move | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a Case IHMX135 and when the shuttle shift is moved to the forward or reverse position it will ... A: Normally, the N light staying on and the tractor not moving is caused by broken wires to the ... | |
| injectors | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: I recently tried to stop some fuel leaks on my international b414 tractor. While doing this I ... A: First bleed the filter, and then the fuel supply line up to the injection pump by loosening the fuel ... | |
| ford 8n clutch | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: my ford 8n has been sitting for about a year i recently started it up and the clutch wont work its ... A: No, the oil level has nothing to do with it. From sitting so long without being used, the clutch ... | |
| case 1896 powershift | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: my case 1896 has a 3 forward and one reverse power shift with 4 range gears. When in 3rd or 2nd and ... A: In order to accurately diagnose the electro-hydraulic powershift on these models, it is necessary to ... | |
| 806 international | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: I just purchased an 806 international, for some reason no matter what gear or range I'm in when the ... A: The sprag clutch in the torque amplifier may be bad. Check if it does it in both hi and lo range of ... | |
| C Farmall clutch | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a belly mower on my C Farmall. When I got finished mowing, I noticed smoke coming from ... A: Adjust the length of the rod between the pedal and the arm on the side of the clutch housing by ... | |
| Ford 8 N stopped running | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: Mine was running fine, I went out to plow this spring and on my third pass the tractor just died. I ... A: Well, you're in luck. There is no cam chain on those engines, so it's going to be something simple. ... | |
| 800 Ford Tractor, Creeping | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: I'm helping out my Father in Law. He has a Ford 800 Tractor that starts and engine runs Great. How ... A: It depends on what transmission it has. If it has a standard transmission, make sure the clutch ... | |
| case 5140 | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: i have a 5140 case , 1993 6000hrs , which is capable of a hard days work , however if the fuel tank ... A: Two things that can cause this. These tractors are notorious for fuel lines that deteriorate and ... | |
| Remove air from injector lines Ford 1210 Diesel | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: When the fuel filter was changed the fuel lines drained out. Owners manual says to bleed lines, but ... A: First, bleed the filter by loosening the bleeder screw on the filter base. If it doesn't have one, ... | |
| Ford 3000 will not start | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: My name is Scott Lewis and I have Ford 3000 tractor (gas) that will not turn over. I have recently ... A: Check the voltage going into the ignition switch and coming out of the switch to energise the ... | |
| Ford 2000 Fuel System | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: What sort of fuel pump and gasket is on the Ford 2000 tractor? The oil level is high and it smells ... A: If the diaphragm has failed in the lift pump, it can leak gas into the crankcase and dilute the oil. ... | |
| MF35 starting problems | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: The tractor won't start. We have replaced the solenoid, the voltage regulator, rebuilt the starter ... A: First make sure everything is wired correctly and check if the oil gauge line has rubbed against a ... | |
| Tractor stalling | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: My father has a LONG 510 tractor that is approximately 20yrs old. He recently had a new fuel ... A: Check the flow of fuel from the tank. Disconnect the fuel line where it comes out of the tank and ... | |
| Ford 4000 Rear Axle Seats | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1972 UK Ford 4000, with leaking rear axle seals, which is dripping down over the rear ... A: On a tractor with a straight bar axle where the axle shaft is not larger on the end and the hub is ... | |
| 1970 massey ferguson 35 | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: yesterday i used pushing trees to i went to start the tractor it just as if the battery was flat its ... A: Check the battery cable connections to make sure they are clean and tight. Check where the ground ... | |
| 2390 case locked in park | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: How do I get a 2390 Case tractor out of park? The lever move going in to the tranmission but it ... A: The pto housing will have to be removed from the rear of the tractor to get inside to repair it. To ... | |
| Ford 4000 diesel tractor 1969-71 model | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: I read your answer about the tractor that was leaking a brown liquid from under the steering wheel. ... A: The seal that will need replacing to keep oil from coming out under the steering wheel will not cure ... | |
| New Holland TC25D - won't turn over | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a Ford New Holland TC25D and it won't turn over. I turn the key and get one click and then ... A: The click that you hear is probably not the starter, but is the fuel shut-off relay for the ... | |
| 1962 B-275 International PTO Shaft Assembly | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a problem with my PTO Internal Lever Assembly. I can pull the shaft right out of the cover. ... A: I don't think you will have any choice but to remove the entire top of the rear frame. With the ... | |
| JD diesel electrical problem | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: My Deere 790 with about 220 hours on it suddenly went dead on me. It had started up normally, I got ... A: Yes, if the problem was a neutral switch or some other safety switch, the dash would power up and it ... | |
| IH 706 Diesel NO oil pressure | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: Arnie, Have an IH 706 diesel (single oil filter) with no oil pressure. There is 9 hours operation ... A: If the filter was blocked, it wouldn't have had good pressure the last time it ran, and suddenly now ... | |
| hydrolics front end loader kubota | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: 24 year old kubota 1710 loader. bucket will not go up and down, pto works fine don't know if their ... A: The filter filling with fluid does not mean the pump is OK. The pump pressure should be checked ... | |
| 2N reat axle bearing carrier | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I have removed the axle and brake drum on my 2N ford tractor. The wheel seal was leaking. I am ... A: Until the axle is installed and everything is bolted up, it will seem loose. If the axle still has ... | |
| 574 International Tractor Desiel | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: PTO just quit working? I checked linkage and seems to be working but power take-off will not come ... A: If you take the cap off the tee fitting and hook up a pressure gauge to it, there should be about ... | |
| 574 International Tractor Desiel | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: PTO just quit working? I checked linkage and seems to be working but power take-off will not come ... A: There is a tee fitting in the oil line that goes to the pto clutch where a gauge can be hooked up to ... | |
| Rear whell locked up on 284 IH | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: Arnie. I have a 1978 284 International Harvester-4 cyl-28 hp-gas engiene.The tractor set up all ... A: If everything was OK before it sat over winter, then the brake is probably stuck. Make sure the ... | |
| Hyd, problem with tractor | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: Arnie, I have a 1086 International Harvester farm tractor. This tractor was bought second hand and ... A: The power steering, brakes, and torque amplifier get their oil from a pump behind the multiple ... | |
| International 444 Timing Procedure | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: we are working on an IH 444 in the UK. It stopped firing a few weeks ago. We had the pump stripped ... A: The timing should be set at 16 degrees before top dead center with number 1 cylinder on compresssion ... | |
| Case 2390 Hydraulic problem | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: I do look forward to your reply! This Case 2390 has lost hydraulic pressure all together. Nothing ... A: It has always been a pretty reliable engine and was used in many models for many years. When it ... | |
| Case 2390 Hydraulic problem | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: I do look forward to your reply! This Case 2390 has lost hydraulic pressure all together. Nothing ... A: Yes, the small gear pump is the steering pump. The piston pump can't "suck" oil from the ... | |
| Case 2390 Hydraulic problem | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: I do look forward to your reply! This Case 2390 has lost hydraulic pressure all together. Nothing ... A: The pressure flow compensated hydraulics on these tractors take some detective work to properly ... | |
| Ford 2000 | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: Arnie I have a 1969 Ford 2000 (Agriculture All Purpose, Gas, Live 540 PTO, 8 Speed) Tractor. I went ... A: There is safety switch either operated either by the clutch pedal or the shift linkage. The shift ... | |
| Massey 65 PTO | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: Massey 65 PTO will not engage while the engine is running and it sounds like metal grinding. You ... A: The pto clutch is not disengaging. There is either something wrong with the pto clutch, or it needs ... | |
| case 885xl 1991 | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: i asked a question about diesel in engine oil before. got that sorted was fuel pump thanks. ... A: There could be a couple of things. Make sure there is good fuel flow from the tank. The fuel line ... | |
| throttle cable 970 case | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: How do I get to the cable under the platform to connect the cable? Do I need a special tool? tThe ... A: You have to remove the knobs from all the levers, remove the lock on the pto lever, remove the bolts ... | |
| IH 806/D361 engine oil pressure | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: I have just overhauled an 806 with a D361. I bought it locked up because of rod bearing issues. Now ... A: 25 psi cold does seem low for that engine. You may want to try another gauge just to be sure. If ... | |
| 56 International 300 Utility | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a 56 International 300 Utility when I turn to the right the left front wheel turns sharper ... A: I doubt that any parts inside the steering box are still available for a machine that old. You will ... | |
| 1070 hydraulic pressure | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: ARNIE -- HOW DO YOU SET THE RELIEF PRESSURE UP ON A 1978 - 1070 - CASE TRACTOR? A: There are shims available to install in the relief valve located on the remote valve housing. ... | |
| Case IH stuck in 4 wheel drive | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: My tractor is stuck in 4 wheel drive. There is a 12 volt signal going to the solinoid at the ... A: You didn't say what model this tractor is, but in my experience, any Case IH tractor that has an ... | |
| Air in brakes | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: I parked my 574 International tractor for the winter and the brakes were working fine. When I ... A: Bleeding may help for a while, but then it will probably happen again. The o-rings on the brake ... | |
| caseih mx 110 pto codes | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: The 540 rpm pto on my 1999 mx 110 does not engage. I get the error code 16 when I check them. ... A: The only place I know of to find the fault codes is in the repair service manual. Fault code 16 ... | |
| HYDRAULIC PROBLEM | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: 1070 CASE TRACTOR -JUST PURCHASED- HOOKED REMOTE TO HYDRAULIC 65 FOOT AUGER - RAISED IT FINE. THEN ... A: It doesn't take much pressure to unfold the wings, so it sounds like the hoses might not be ... | |
| ts110 new holland | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: Ever thing but the starter works, Is there a safety sw under the cab that may malfunction. It never ... A: There may be several safety switches depending on what transmission yours is equipped with. There ... | |
| 8N TRACTOR | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: STARTER WAS BAD SOMEONE ELSE REMOVED AND SAID IT WAS DIFICULT TO REMOVE AND I HAD IT REBILT BY LOCAL ... A: If the starter drive gear is turned out to the engaged position, it will not fit back in the engine. ... | |
| john deere tractor loader | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: We have a 510 loader that came on a 5120 and today as we were going across the field the tilt on the ... A: The piston could have come off the rod in one of the bucket cylinders. Try swapping the hoses so ... | |
| hydraulic pump/ IH cub | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1956 cub that has a hydraulic leak. It seems the hydraulic fluid is leaking into the ... A: From what I can tell, there are seals and gaskets available, but if the pump is worn out internally, ... | |
| to 20 eletrical | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: i have a to20 that stayed under a shed for 5 years [i drove it in) that won't fire now. I have ... A: It looks like a voltage regulator in the picture. This is for the charging system only and does not ... | |
| 8N Ignition-No spark | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: Ford 8N 1952 Ser. No. 8N462951 I'm a novice mechanic. The engine turns over, but I don't get ... A: You will need to use a test light or voltmeter to see where you have power and where you don't. ... | |
| Massey Ferguson TO 35 - 1960 | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: H shifter (R,1,2,3) is stuck in the neutral position. PTO and rear lifter arms work. Tractor will ... A: The bottom of the shift lever jumped out of the shift rail the last time you shifted out of reverse. ... | |
| 3000 ford manual steering | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: I read a simular question that you answered about the manual steering on a 3000 ford tractor. I know ... A: Go to servicemotor.com, click on parts, then select online parts lookup. Select New Holland from ... | |
| fordson major | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: ive got to the brakes, taken them apart and need to replace the oil seal on the shaft, cant real see ... A: There may be many websites, but I only know of one. I did not do a google search, I figured you can ... | |
| electrical problem | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1974 Ford 2000 tractor,gas burner. It has a new battery, generator,and voltage regulator. ... A: A generator sometimes has to be polarized in order to make it work, but if it charges when you push ... | |
| 12 volt conversion on TO20 Ferguson | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: Can I use the same directions to convert my Ferguson TO20 to 12 volts negative ground from 6 volt ... A: Yes, the procedure is pretty much the same no matter what tractor you have. The only difference is ... | |
| IH 574 hydraulics | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: im am working on my dads tractor & was reading some of the same problems on the forum .My question ... A: A repair shop will have a flow rater that they plug into the remote outlets on the back of the ... | |
| Engine won't move | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: I am working on a Allis Chalmers B and can't get the engine to move. I have tried putting Marvel ... A: If the engine is just stuck from sitting a long time, filling the cylinders with penetrating oil and ... | |
| Ford 1520 hydraulics | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: My Ford 1520 3-point hitch constantly raises up and down a few inches when in the up position (also ... A: It could be in the valve or it could be the seals on the lift piston. The lift cover would have to ... | |
| tractor | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: how do I hook wire's up on a sylanoid. The make of my tractor is a international 574 2 wheel drive. A: The positive battery cable and the power feed wire to the fuse box go onto the top large post of the ... | |
| Tractor size | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a ford farm tractor, I think it may be a early 80 or late 70 model? I am replacing the ... A: Wow, that's a tough one. There must be no hood decals on this tractor so it can be identified? ... | |
| torque amplifier | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a 1955 Int. 300.The torque amplifier handle is missing I dont know if the ... A: If the rest of the linkage is still there you could try to operate it with a pry bar or something. ... | |
| massey 165 | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: i have a 4cyl diesel 165 massey with multi power,worse luck it seems.going down hills is not fun if ... A: I am not a Massey expert as stated in my profile, so I don't know of any problem areas with this ... | |
| fordson major diesel | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: I would be very gratefull if you could tell me how to set the tappets on my fmd.ihave just replaced ... A: Don't worry. It doesn't matter if you turned all of the adjusting screws. After replacing the head ... | |
| massey 165 | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: i have a 4cyl diesel 165 massey with multi power,worse luck it seems.going down hills is not fun if ... A: Because of the way a multi-power is built, there is nothing to provide engine braking when in low, ... | |
| massey harris hydraulics | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: i believe the hydraulic on my mh 50 is in need of repair. the three point barely lift any implement ... A: If it gets worse as the oil gets warmed up, it most likely is the pump. I can't find any info on a ... | |
| Ford 6600 Tractor | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: I have an ageing but reliable tractor that recently slowed and stopped. A fuel filter change seemed ... A: First I would check the flow of fuel from the tank. Disconnect the fuel line and make sure that it ... | |
| Case 885XL | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: I've got a case 885XL which is really hard to start, where are the glow/heater plugs i checked all ... A: A case 885 tractor doesn't have glow plugs. There is an ether start function that injects ether ... | |
| removing the governor shaft | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: Arnie I need to remove the governor Shaft on my farmall super A to replace the oil seal. How do I do ... A: The shaft with the weights on it should just pull out, the throttle shaft has a small pin through ... | |
| oil ih 706 | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: i recently replaced a head gasket on the 706 i did a oil change in the fall and noticed the oil ... A: If it has a grayish milky appearance, it is moisture mixed with the oil and could be from oil that ... | |
| farmall h tracktor ? | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: i have a farmall H tracktor, i cleaned carburetor on it but every time i go start it..gas runs out ... A: Even though you cleaned the carburetor, the needle valve and seat should be replaced and new gaskets ... | |
| 1984 Ford 1710 Tractor | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: I purchased the tractor about 18 months ago. This is my first. What has been happening is that it ... A: The water being pushed out of the radiator is probably caused by a blown head gasket. No oil on the ... | |
| CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: I HAVE A NAA FORD TRACTOR AND WHEN IT WARMS-UP THE ENGINE LOPES UP AND DOWN. CAN YOU TELL ME HOW TO ... A: Normally, the adjusting screws are turned all the way in and then turned out one and a half turns as ... | |
| international hydro 88 will not move. | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: a friend of mine has an international hydro 88 that will not move. he said it worked fine until it ... A: Yes, pulling it can cause serious damage to the hydrostatic drive motor. The hydrostatic pump is a ... | |
| new holland hayliner 275 wire baler | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: Can't get needle yoke and knotter to return to "home" position after cycle and shearing flywheel ... A: There are no wire balers in this part of the world, so I have never had the opportunity to work on ... | |
| massey35 gas dies after short while | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a gas massey ferguson 35 from the 60's . It started last year to die after I ran it for 30 ... A: I will try to clarify my previous answer. Don't worry about the bowl not filling up until you loosen ... | |
| 1370 case | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: i bought a case 1370 1972 the seller said the ckutch needs adj it will not start with the key he ... A: The clutch adjustment has nothing to do with it. It is the safety start switch or switches that ... | |
| massey35 gas dies after short while | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a gas massey ferguson 35 from the 60's . It started last year to die after I ran it for 30 ... A: Even though you can get fuel to flow out by the bowl, how fast does it flow? You have to get a full ... | |
| 5250 brakes | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: I just rebuilt the master cylinders on Case IH 5250 thinking that was the problem with the fluid ... A: There is no check valve in the supply hose, but some models have a small orifice inside the hose ... | |
| Ford 9N lower right 3 point hitch attachment leak | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: As it attaches to the body of the rear end, with a small plate secured by a bolt, and where the ball ... A: I'm not sure what plate under the rear frame you are referring to. The only thing I can think of ... | |
| kubota 28hp diesel | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: flow of antifreeze /water by water pump. should the flow be noticeable when you look into a full ... A: It's pretty hard to tell sometimes by looking into the radiator if the coolant is circulating or ... | |
| rebuild kit | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1964 John Deere 3020 diesel has been in family almost 40 years and needs engine rebuild. ... A: I really can't recommend one over the other because I haven't used all these brands. Clevite and ... | |
| point gap | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: My repair manual indicates the points are to be set at 0.015 with the brush at the low point of the ... A: You are correct, the low point is where they would be closed. I don't know why the manual would tell ... | |
| ih 806 | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: we just looked at a 806 and drove it. after driving checked hydrolic oil and the dip stik is just ... A: The dipstick was probably rubbing on a gear from being bent a little which made it rub. You may ... | |
| International F 806 D | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a steering problem with this tractor. At first I didn't have any steering at all then added ... A: Change the filter if you haven't already done so. Look at my answer to a previous question on 856 ... | |
| hyd leak down on 284 international tractor | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: model 284 intern tractor front end loader leaks down pretty steady about a foot a minute i have ... A: You will have to determine if the oil is bypassing in the lift cylinders of the loader, or in the ... | |
| 856 IH steering loss | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: Greetings - and THANK-YOU! My friend has an IH 856, owned since new in 1969 (I think). Recently ... A: The steering, brakes, and torque amplifier are supplied by the front pump located behind the ... | |
| starter problem | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: My 2955 John Deere will not start without jumping it from the solenoid, then it will crank. We have ... A: If the starter just clicks when you try to start it, then either the solenoid is weak or there is ... | |
| re 885xl rising oil in sump | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: I asked a question before about rising oil in sump. there is only one diesel pump on the tractor ... A: If there was oil above the pistons, the engine would not turn over and would lock because you ... | |
| Ford 2000 has trouble staying running | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: Started it up after a couple of months-- started fine then had lots of exhaust smoke and backfiring ... A: If there is black smoke, it is running too rich. Make sure the choke is opening all the way up, ... | |
| Oil In Antifreeze | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: On this 9N there is no external oil cooler for the two fluids to intermix. Now they use two ... A: The only way that cylinder sleeves can leak is in an engine that uses wet type sleeves. These ... | |
| case 1370 | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: The pressures are good and the torque limiter doesnt look bad. But I will replace it anyway. What do ... A: Let me know if you need any more help with the 1370. On the 1070, there could be a leak in at least ... | |
| Ford 9N Oil In Antifreeze | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased this 1939 9N to restore. I found oil in the antifreeze which on most engines ... A: It's not very likely to be a cracked block, but nothing is impossible. Even though these flathead ... | |
| Tractor Repair for Massey Ferguson 35 | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: My Massy Ferguson 35, with the last use,began to run on fewer cylinders and drag down as it needed ... A: The points should be gapped to .019 to .020 inch with the engine turned so they are resting on the ... | |
| case 1370 | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: The pressures are good and the torque limiter doesnt look bad. But I will replace it anyway. What do ... A: I will need a little more info to narrow it down. Will it grind gears if you try to shift the 4 ... | |
| diesel repair/kubota | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: have a 1986 L275dt kubota 4x4 3 cyl diesel, and recently changed oil and found a bit of antifreeze ... A: No, don't keep running it that way. Antifreeze in the oil is a serious problem and even a small ... | |
| Tractor Repair for Massey Ferguson 35 | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: My Massy Ferguson 35, with the last use,began to run on fewer cylinders and drag down as it needed ... A: It is getting gas to the carburetor, but how much flow? Remove the fuel line from the carburetor, ... | |
| Ford 4630 PTO Problem | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a Ford 4630 I have owned for about 6 months. I am not sure of the number of hours on the ... A: If you can feel the lever snap into position, then there really isn't anything else you can do to ... | |
| Fan Belt Changing | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: I have an International B414 Tractor. I have just purchased the appropriate fan belt as the old one ... A: I have seen this situation a few times over the years with other models also. With the alternator ... | |
| Caseih 5250 front differential | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: The front diferential on my CaseIH 5250 will chatter and jerk when turning. It does not make any ... A: If this is a limited slip front differential, there is a friction modifier additive for the oil that ... | |
| ford 801 diesel dies after getting warm | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: First off thanks so much for this service. Now the guts... ford 841-D Tractor runs fine with not ... A: If you have already replaced the fuel filters, then check to make sure there is a good flow of fuel ... | |
| Allis chalmer B | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1940 Allis Chalmer B thats been sitting for 5 years. The motor turns over with the hand ... A: First make sure that there is spark at the spark plugs. If not, the ignition system will have to be ... | |
| ford 9n oil pump | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: after overhauling my 9n ford tractor i was sweeping the floor, and found a small ball bearing.. when ... A: There is no ball bearing in the oil pump, so it couldn't have come from there. I can't think of ... | |
| battery dies on tractor | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a JD 4310. Battery kept dieing after charging. checked alternator and it was bad. had it ... A: I know this will sound stupid, but first check that the battery polarity is correct, negative ground ... | |
| Steering slips on IH 300 utility | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: I have manual steering on my International Harvestor 300 utility that is slipping in the gearbox. Is ... A: If it is to the point that it slips, it is way beyond adjustment in order to fix it. There is ... | |
| Transmission | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a very basic 28 hp diesel tractor and i was out pushing some snow and backed out of the pile ... A: If you can shift into gear without pushing the clutch, and you don't feel any resistance on the ... | |
| farmall super c | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I am having a hard time removing the cylinder sleeves, I have used a pipe and hammer pounding on the ... A: Sometimes they can be removed without too much difficulty the way you are doing it, and sometimes ... | |
| mx 120 pto will not engage | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: hello mx120 pto will not engage it will not give me a code when i do the code check it just keeps ... A: If you are not touching the seat and turn on the pto switch and then the key switch, it should show ... | |
| ford 3000 tractor clutch problem | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: '67 Ford 3000 diesel tractor Problem started suddenly. Tractor will start in gear with clutch ... A: If the pedal free travel is adjusted correctly, then something has either worn out or broken on the ... | |
| case 885xl 1991 | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: I have diesel getting into the engine oil. I have blocked off pipe to heater plug. I got the ... A: If there is a transfer pump on the side of the engine that pumps fuel from the tank to the filters ... | |
| Case 2390 3pt | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a case 2390. The 3pt hitch is very slow in raising up. What do I need to check or look ... A: Check the hitch control cables where they connect onto the hitch control valve. Sometimes these ... | |
| Farmall super C | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: I have an overheating problem. I have replaced the head gasket, water pump,thermostat and had the ... A: It depends on whether it really is overheating or not. That may sound stupid, but bear with me for ... | |
| 1973 2000 ford tractor | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: Tractor spits and pops runs a little better choke pulled out a little put in new points set time ... A: If it runs better with the choke pulled out, it definitely is running too lean. Could be a ... | |
| Farmall 806 diesel with a JD 148 bucket loader | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: The tractor is around a 1968 with a rebuild motor. My dad used this tractor many years before he ... A: I am in WI also, so I know the weather conditions you are dealing with. If a filter is getting ... | |
| 8N TRACTOR | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: Had a hard time getting starter out, can not get it to go back in, is there a trick to it. A: If someone turned the starter drive gear so that it is turned out to the engaged position, it will ... | |
| International Harvestor 300 Utility hydraulics | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: My IH 300 Utility tractor hydraulic oil heats up in use within 30 minutes so hot it stops lifting ... A: Oil overheating is usually caused by a relief valve constantly blowing from the system staying on ... | |
| Ford 8N clutch | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: I recently re-wired the electrical system on my 1949 8N. When I finished, it fired right up and all ... A: Obviously, working on the wiring had nothing to do with the clutch, but it is weird that it happened ... | |
| Diesel engine compression test | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: I am working on a Ford Diesel tractor and need to do a compression test. I am a bit new at working ... A: You will need to remove the injectors and install a compression gauge and adaptor into the injector ... | |
| Farmall A Governor | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: When I start the tractor the governor pulls forward and makes the tractor run wide open no matter ... A: If this problem just started suddenly, then the thrust bearing inside the governor probably fell ... | |
| International B-414 gas in base | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1963 International Harvestor B414 gas tractor. I've rebuilt a engine with 30 hours on the ... A: The lift pump and the carburetor are the only two things that could cause it, so you are not ... | |
| Brake noise | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: Arnie, I know you are not a Massey Ferguson expert but I think my question has more to do with ... A: I don't know what type of brakes this machine has, but if they are dry brakes, it could be brake ... | |
| Ford 4000 PTO Problem | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1972 Ford 4000. The PTO shaft is constantly turning and when I move the lever to disengage ... A: The pto clutch plates are warped or burnt, and will have to be replaced. The pto brake band will be ... | |
| perkins diesel knocking | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a MF135 Perkins 3 cyl diesel engine that is knocking around the fuel injector..Fuel pump was ... A: Noises are some of the hardest things to diagnose sometimes, because the noise can travel through ... | |
| engine block heater | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a Massey Ferguson 175 diesel. On the side of the engine block it has a male electrical ... A: Sounds like an engine heater to me. Plug it in for a couple of hours when the weather gets really ... | |
| John Deere 4100 gear Crank/No start | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1999/2000 John Deere 4100 gear tractor. Plowing snow on Sunday and it just died out. Found ... A: Sorry, but I have no access to a wiring schematic as I don't work for a John Deere dealer. If the ... | |
| David Brown 1210 | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: Could you help me i need to know a likely cause of my David Brown 1210 2wd sticking in Reverse Gear. ... A: Usually the problem is just that the bottom of the shift lever jumps out of position where it ... | |
| Clutch rplcm't - farmall super C | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: I've never split a tractor -- other than supporting the tractor properly, is there any other ... A: A farmall C is one of the easiest to split. If it has a wide front axle, it makes it a little ... | |
| Case 255 compact Diesel dies after warmup | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: The tractor cranks and runs fine until it warms up good. Then it will die when trying to move, but ... A: Make sure the fuel tank is venting so it is not building up a vacuum in the tank. Possibly the ... | |
| FORD 3000 | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: There is a red light on my Fords instrument panel on the left side, that looks to have a symbol of a ... A: The lightning bolt symbol is the charging system indicator. It is telling you that the battery is ... | |
| b 414 IH diesel tractor | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: I have used this tractor for the past 10 years to mow grass with. It has never had any repairs that ... A: It would be impossible for me to determine an exact cause, but here are a couple of things to check. ... | |
| Farmall 706 low oil pressure | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: I am wondering what my farmall 706 gas 263 should have for oil pressure. I just had the motor ... A: Something is definitely not right. There should be at least 40 to 45 psi at 2000 rpm, depending on ... | |
| Ford 6600 Power Steering | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: The power steering is starting to fail/is intermittent. Is it the pump and how do I check the fluid ... A: Unless yours is different, all the Fords I have seen have a reservoir attached right on the power ... | |
| Brakes on inter 684 | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: How can i fix the rear brake on a international 684 tracktor. thanks A: I'm assuming the pedal goes all the way down and the brakes do nothing because that's the most ... | |
| "Ford 6600 hydraulics" | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: Sir- I have a Ford 6600 that I'm experiencing a hydraulic problem with. When I have an attachment ... A: If it has enough power to lift it even though it won't stay at the desired height, then it's not a ... | |
| 574 International Farm Tractor - Diesel | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: Recently purchased; lift seems to be slow or sluggish any suggestions? Also, difficult to crank ... A: Change the hydraulic filter if you haven't already done so. If it's still slow, the pump should be ... | |
| Removing brake drums. | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: What is the process in removing the brake drums from a 1941 Ferguson 9N tractor,and also replacing ... A: Remove the wheel and unbolt the axle retainer from the end of the axle housing. Remove the drum, ... | |
| case 990 3 point hitch won,t lower | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: arnie ,you were a great help with my last problem so i thought i,d try again.my 3 point hitch is ... A: Someone else asked me about this problem, and it was the black lever on the back of the tractor that ... | |
| Ford New Holland 3415 hydraulic issue | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: Just replaced my hydraulic pump/filter on the 3415 and the 7109 loader was working great for 4 hours ... A: This doesn't sound like a problem with the tractor hydraulics, so it has to be in the loader valve, ... | |
| 1958 Ford 801 Steering Gear Housing | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: After doing some sandblasting, I'm afraid sand might have gotten into the steering gear housing (not ... A: Not sure how sand could have gotten inside unless you had something apart. If there is sand inside, ... | |
| Water in tranny and hydrualic lift | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: I'm not a mechanic but i'm trying to repair my massey fergusin 35 tractor wich I've read your not an ... A: When you have the lift cover off, you will be able to see how it looks inside and you may be able to ... | |
| Ford 9n | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: .. I have a 1941 9n that I bought awhile ago...when the tractor runs for a short while I can here a ... A: The cover will have to be removed and the valve clearances checked amd adjusted as necessary. I ... | |
| tractor hydraulic follow-up | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: Now that I am at work I can verify the model number of the Ford tractor -- it's Ford 1920. I don't ... A: If the oil level is correct now, and the filter is OK, then possibly there is an internal suction ... | |
| 1910 ford tractor | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: I had fuel filter plug and tractor "ran out of fuel" after replacing filter I cannot get tractor ... A: Loosen all the injection lines at the injectors and crank the engine until fuel with no foam or ... | |
| Ford 5610 will not crank | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: Ford 5610 will try to turn over and puff desiel smoke but not crank. I have replaced the battery ... A: Not sure what you mean by will turn over but not crank. If it's not turning over fast enough it ... | |
| case 580 engine oil leak | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: My case 580 had a bad engine oil leak. The dealer sold me a rear seal repair kit with a wear sleeve. ... A: Make sure the seal was installed correctly. The seal and sleeve should be installed together as a ... | |
| Clutch will not engage. | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: I was hoping you could offer me some advice. I have a British Leyland 474 which was made between ... A: Something has happened to the pressure plate that is not allowing it to release all the way. ... | |
| 1320 Ford tractor PTO clutch | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: Can you explain how to adjust the clutch to disengage the PTO unit on my Ford 1320 tractor? The ... A: First adjust the pedal so it has about an inch and a half of free travel. If it has too much, that ... | |
| ford 3910 | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: i have an 82 model ford 3910 had quit running got running again but something not right. put new ... A: Sounds like a governor problem if it won't speed up the way it should when you open the throttle. ... | |
| Massey 202 backfire topend | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: I have an MF 202 with cont z134 gas... it backfires top end when accelerating and no power, have ... A: The best way to remove the wet sleeves is with a sleeve puller with the proper size plate to fit the ... | |
| Massey 202 backfire topend | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: I have an MF 202 with cont z134 gas... it backfires top end when accelerating and no power, have ... A: See if pulling the choke out part way will help. If so, then it is running too lean from either a ... | |
| Hard Starting Case 5250 | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a Case 5250, 1994 with 3000 hrs that I'm having problems starting. I replaced the lift pump ... A: This is one of the most common problems on this series tractor. The fuel lines crack and ... | |
| 284 international carb rebuilt kit | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: Looking to find a carb rebuil kit for a 284 international tractor with a mazda engine, or even a new ... A: As you probably already know, parts have not been available for these models through Case IH for a ... | |
| International 806 | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: I have an International 806 Tractor and sometimes when I go to shift it seems to fall out of gear, ... A: It could be that the shift linkage is just too worn out, this is very common on these tractors. The ... | |
| Farmall Super A | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: This super A used to run fine but lately when I drive over rough terrain the tractor will sputter ... A: If pulling out the choke keeps it running when this happens, then it is definitely starving for ... | |
| Diesel Tractor Ran Out of fuel | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: hope you can help. My New Holland TC 40D ran out of fuel and now I cannot restart. I have ... A: Even after filling the tank and getting fuel to the filter and injection pump, there will still be ... | |
| 1982 3910 GAS TRACTOR | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: MY TRACTOR QUIT ON ME WHILE TILLING. GOT STARTED RAN ABOUT 10 MIN. AND QUIT AGAIN. I HAVE NEW ... A: First make sure you are getting full flow of fuel from the tank to the carburetor. Make sure the ... | |
| Injector's Won't Fire | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a MF 35 with a Perkins diesel. Last week, it just quit. I disconnected a fuel line going to ... A: If you can blow through all the return lines, then the problem may be in the injection pump. Just ... | |
| clutch for Farmall C | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: I'm considering a Farmall C which needs a clutch. Any idea how much labor time is involved with ... A: A Farmall C is a very easy tractor to split, so you should be able to replace the clutch in an ... | |
| steering problem on Ford 3000 tractor | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a Ford 3000 tractor with manual steering. It has developed a problem where the steering ... A: There is probably a bad bearing on the steering shaft that is allowing it to have too much end play ... | |
| Brakes MF270 | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: I bought a MF 270 that seems to not have any brakes on the right side. It has wet brakes and when ... A: The right brake may just need to be bled out, or there may be a problem with the master cylinder, or ... | |
| 350 International Tractor 1957 Vintage | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1957 International 350 Utility (4 Cyl gas). Was running great until the guys at my camp ... A: No, reversing the battery polarity should not have damaged anything else. If any damage was done, ... | |
| Case back hoe battery | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a Case 580 super K back hoe. This model came with either 1 battery system or 2 battery ... A: I normally answer questions on ag tractors only, so I am not familiar with what systems these ... | |
| 1957 ford powermaster deisel fuel problem | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: A new fuel pump was put on this tractor a year ago and it performed fine a 3 months ago. Now when I ... A: Now that you know you are getting good fuel flow from the tank and filters, check the fuel flow ... | |
| 574 international 574 | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a power sterring problem. The issue is when I bought my 574 the power sterring was great but ... A: If all other hydraulic functions are good, then it could be the power steering relief valve, ... | |
| Case-IH 5250 Transimission | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: My dad has a 5250 that will occasionally loose the powershift gears and go into low. The tractor ... A: When the problem occurs and the light comes on, hold the clutch pedal down and count the number of ... | |
| Case international 585 farm tractor | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: For the last couple of months,the fuel injector pump on my case 585 was leaking fuel and loosing ... A: First I want to clear up some wrong information that I gave you before. This particular model pump ... | |
| Case international 585 farm tractor | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: For the last couple of months,the fuel injector pump on my case 585 was leaking fuel and loosing ... A: Yes, the engine should be set to the proper timing with #1 cylinder on compression stroke and the ... | |
| air in fuel lines | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: I recently had to install a cylinder sleeve in a case 580c backhoe and now am not able to get fuel ... A: First open the bleed screw and bleed the air out of the fuel filters, then loosen all the injection ... | |
| Case international 585 farm tractor | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: For the last couple of months,the fuel injector pump on my case 585 was leaking fuel and loosing ... A: There is probably an o-ring that is blown out in between. This is not something you can just get ... | |
| 1910 Ford tractor clutch | 10/8/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| new holland tc29d | 10/7/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Ford N8 tractor | 10/7/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| new holland tc29d | 10/6/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| New Holland 1725 Tractor | 10/5/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| caseih electronic 3 point | 10/5/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Ford N8 tractor | 10/4/2008 |
| 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. ... | |
| tractor steering | 10/3/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| ceased diesel engine | 10/2/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| 1949 Fergeuson Model 2085 | 9/30/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| case 2670 trans issues | 9/29/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| gears stuck on 560 International | 9/28/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| gears stuck on 560 International | 9/28/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Farmall Super M PTO | 9/27/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| MF 285 Engine | 9/27/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Farmall Super M PTO | 9/26/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Case 340 Power Steering | 9/25/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Ford 4000 Diesel | 9/24/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| caseih electronic 3 point | 9/19/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Hydraulic problem | 9/19/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Ford 5000 tractor injector pump | 9/18/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| hydraulic problems | 9/18/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| sinking hydraulics | 9/17/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| 3 point hitch slow to lower | 9/17/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| 1941 Ford 9n | 9/12/2008 |
| 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. ... | |
| case 885 xl 4 wd | 9/12/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| International 856 won't steer | 9/11/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| IH 464 | 9/11/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Case 300-stuck in gear | 9/3/2008 |
| 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, ... | |
| Alternator (Delco Remy 3 Wire) Wiring Diagram | 9/3/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| diesel engine | 8/30/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| case 2390 clutch and transmission adjustment | 8/29/2008 |
| 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. ... | |
| tractor hard to start | 8/27/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| IH 706 Oil Light with Clutch in | 8/26/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Steering on IH B414 | 8/25/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Ford 8N | 8/25/2008 |
| 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. ... | |
| 64 ford 2000 gas tractor | 8/24/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| 856 International Hydraulics | 8/23/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| clutch/gear problem? | 8/22/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Hydraulics/ bleeding | 8/20/2008 |
| 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. ... | |
| Year identification | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: I recently bought a Ford 3550 tractor/loader at an estate auction. Although it runs pretty good I ... A: Don't know if these industrial models are different, but the ag models always had a metal tag under ... | |
| hydraulics hookups | 8/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a m-farmall I need to know the hose hookups on the hydraulics system. There are 2 places on ... A: If this is a regular M and not a Super M, they were originally made for single acting one-way ... | |
| internainal tractor b275 | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: we have got a handbrake but there is no meckinisam to lock it to stay on.i would love yo have a ... A: I am only able to send text through this forum and am not able to send pictures, but here is a ... | |
| Kubota B6100 | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a Kubota B6100 that appears to be getting Diesel into the oil pan. When I pull the dip stick ... A: I'm not an expert on Asian tractors as stated in my profile, but I should be able to give some ... | |
| New holland 2002 33hp | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: Ran out of fuel. Added fuel, cracked the line on the injector block, and it started. ran about 30 ... A: I am not aware of a primer pump on it. The tank is high enough above the engine that shouldn't need ... | |
| Kubota mid-PTO leak | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a new (2007) Kubota B7610 with a rear mounted bush hog that I use to keep my pastures clear. ... A: I would think that it is just an oil seal that is leaking around the shaft, so it should be a minor ... | |
| International Tractor 684 | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: The hydraulics were working, I have changed hydraulic filter, put it back together, it worked for ... A: Check if the sealing ring on the filter canister could be leaking air into the hydraulic system. ... | |
| David Brown 990 1974/5 | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: Unable to lower the hydralic arms when the tractor is running. Unsure which levers need to be used ... A: The height lever is used to raise and lower the hitch, and the draft lever is used to adjust the ... | |
| WATER LEAKING INTO OIL | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1975 Case cable plow that starts good and runs good, but water from the radiator leaks into ... A: Either you have a leaking head gasket, or if this is a wet sleeve engine, the sleeve o-rings are bad ... | |
| Farmall Loader Hydraulics Questions | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: I have three questions, but first some background: About a month ago I purchased a 1951 Farmall M ... A: Don't worry, it isn't possible to put too much strain on the loader. The old M lift-all hydraulic ... | |
| ford 2000 hydralics 1962 | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: The hydraulics seem to sensitive. I have a hard time keeping the bush hog at a constant level. The ... A: The draft lever will make the hitch more responsive to either the control lever or the draft sensing ... | |
| ford 2000 hydralics 1962 | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: The hydraulics seem to sensitive. I have a hard time keeping the bush hog at a constant level. The ... A: Sorry, but I don't know of any other way to fix it than to remove the lift cover to access the ... | |
| pto | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: i have a 7000 ford 1974 and i can get the pto to disengauge i have taken off the linkage ab=nd the ... A: No, there is no other way to disengage the pto. If it won't shut off with the control lever, there ... | |
| ford 3000 hydraulic lift problem | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a 72 Ford 3000 tractor in Louisiana that the hydraulics do not lift up. I've changed the ... A: Sounds like you have done a thorough job of verifying that the pump is pumping oil to the hitch ... | |
| need a starter | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: I need a starter for a Leyland 245 and I am unable to find one. Can you tell me where I can get ... A: I personally don't know where you can get one, but here is a phone number of someone who can help ... | |
| david brown clutch adjustment | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a late 1960's 990 David brown selectamatic with a two stage clutch the second stage clutch ... A: There are adjustable bolts on the ends of the release fingers on the pressure plate. You can't see ... | |
| Case international 885XL super | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: My pto is slowing down under load and a local parts suppler has told me the pto clutch needs ... A: The pto clutch must be removed through a side cover on the speed transmission. Drain the oil, ... | |
| MF 135 Rough idle stall low RPMs | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a MF 135 AD3.152 Diesel it just started to idle rough when sitting still or slowing down. ... A: Check the simple things first. Recheck to make sure the injection timing is correct. After having ... | |
| case 1690 (DB 1690) | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: Enjoy your site! I have a Case 1690 that I have just bought. Now I want to run a hyd. motor for a ... A: From your description, I'm guessing that the loader has a joystick control, and this 3rd block that ... | |
| masseyferguson 135 1974 mod | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: tractor started runing rough after getting warmed up and would just quit. also battery was dying. I ... A: Make sure the coil polarity is correct. The wire from the key switch should go to the + terminal, ... | |
| Case 585 1990 Model | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: Periodically when fuel gets low and we are operating on a grade, the tractor quits and we are ... A: If this model has a mechanical lift pump to pump the fuel from the tank to the injection pump, make ... | |
| JD F910 hydraulic steering problem | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: Arnie, I know that you do not handle garden tractors but I was referred to this area from another ... A: Just taking a guess since I'm not familiar with what type of power steering system they have. Oil ... | |
| Arnie Jossie | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: Well thank you so much arnie. I got this cub used and it has no operators manual, I cannot find one ... A: I'm sorry, but as it clearly states in my profile, I do not answer questions on lawn and garden ... | |
| B7200 Kubota D clutch not releasing | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: When I push the clutch in the tractor continues to stay in gear. I have checked the fluid and ... A: It is possible for an input shaft to sieze up in the pilot bushing, but not very likely. The most ... | |
| Case IH 895 faults | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: A friend of mine has recently purchased a 1993 Case IH 895 XL, he bought it as seen with a siezed ... A: First check all the fuses, and if they are all OK, then check the torque amplifier switch, and the ... | |
| Plowing | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: I need to plow an old hay field with my gas Ford 3000. Can my 37 HP pull a 3 bottom plow or should ... A: That depends on lots of different variables. If you have light soil and there's enough moisture in ... | |
| Knocking Noise In MF-165 | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: I Have A MF-165 with a Perkins Diesel, it Started to knock while shredding my pasture.i changed the ... A: You probably have a bad connecting rod bearing, or a connecting rod cap came loose. You will have ... | |
| Valve adjustment on a massey 65 | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a Massey 65 4 cylinder diesel which needs a valve adjustment.Would you please tell the best ... A: Remove the valve cover, insert the correct size feeler gauge between the rocker arms and the tops of ... | |
| Ford 9 N Tractor repair | 7/13/2008 |
| Q: We need a tractor for our small farm and have found a Ford 9N near us,but owner says it needs a 12 ... A: The starter is easy to replace, but the tractor will have to be split to replace the ring gear. ... | |
| International 574 torque amplifier/clutch problem | 7/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a problem with an Inter 574 tractor, which is somewhat similar to one you dealt with in a ... A: You can have the TA rebuilt if you want to, but since you don't use it anyway you can get a torque ... | |
| International 574 torque amplifier/clutch problem | 7/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a problem with an Inter 574 tractor, which is somewhat similar to one you dealt with in a ... A: Does this problem occur in both hi and low range of the torque amplifier, or only in one range? ... | |
| massey ferg rear wheel lock | 7/11/2008 |
| Q: i have a MF 261 and the rear wheels are locked together and it creates a problem when attempting to ... A: There is usually a pedal on the right side in front of the seat that you push down to engage the ... | |
| Tractor Blow By | 7/11/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased a Farmall 706(1967) & hydraulic disc for a job I have to get done. How long ... A: That depends on the condition of the engine. If the oil pressure is OK and it doesn't make any ... | |
| carburator adjusting | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1948 John Deere A with model 53 carburetor. How do you know when it is adjusted correctly. ... A: As a starting point, turn the screws in all the way just till they stop, do not tighten them. Then ... | |
| Ford 2000 series clutch | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a Ford 2000 series tractor with gas engine. After a month of sitting unused I went to start ... A: The clutch disk is stuck to the flywheel. Since there is no inspection cover to access the clutch, ... | |
| pto 300 & 784 international tractor | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: The pto on my tractor will stall when it gets under a heavy load but it will not chock the tractor ... A: The pto clutches are slipping, so they will have to be rebuilt with new clutch plates and piston ... | |
| 6600 ford tractor | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a 6600 Ford Tractor, The problem I have is that it will turn to the right no problem at all. ... A: There has to be a problem in the control unit behind the dash, that is operated by the steering ... | |
| Case 440 Distributor | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: We bought a an old Case 440, it was running great until the distributor shaft pin sheared. It seems ... A: Make sure the rotor is not hitting the contacts under the distributor cap. Sometimes the dust cover ... | |
| B 414 IH diesel tractor | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: The rocker arm rail is broken in the center of the middle stand is this common,i was wondering if i ... A: According to the parts diagram, the rocker arm shaft is a 2 piece design and is joined in the ... | |
| Stalling Farmall Super A | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: My Super A exhibits the following symptoms. 1. Idles fine, but stalls when going up an incline. 2. ... A: Several possibilities. First check the flow of fuel from the tank. The fuel line should run full ... | |
| hydraulic leak | 6/21/2008 |
| Q: I have an 1954 NAA ford tractor. It has a large hydraulic leak at the base of the hydraulic case ... A: Here is a link to where you can look up your own parts and look at a diagram to see how everything ... | |
| Troy-Bilt loader hydraulic fluid | 6/21/2008 |
| Q: The manual for my Troy-Bilt/Bolens front end loader model 14066 states that I need to use Type "A" ... A: Type A means type A automatic transmission fluid, the same as is used in cars. This is commonly ... | |
| Ford 3000 diesel won't start | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: The tractor will not start. It turns over fine. The injectors were taken out and tested and found to ... A: First check the flow of fuel from the tank. The shut off valve under the tank has a habit of ... | |
| 7000 ford row crop pto | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: i had new pto clutches put in and cut hay for about 4 and one half hours. then pto quit. have ... A: Usually, the pto clutch oil distributor has grooves worn in it where the steel shaft sealing rings ... | |
| NH65 square baler shearing flywheel bolts | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: Do you know the size bolt/strength necessary for the New Holland Compact 65 square baler? For some ... A: Don't use regular bolts, use genuine NH shear bolts for your model baler. I think a 5/16" bolt ... | |
| case mx135 pto | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: i have a problem with a electronic pto on a 1999 mx135 sometimes it works at 540 rpm when its stone ... A: Sounds like you have already checked the obvious things. Are you using the correct method to ... | |
| Hydraulics | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a B2100 Kabota, where do you fill the Hydraulic fluid. A: Most Kubotas have a filler cap behind the seat. If this is an older model, it might be under the ... | |
| 4010 Tractor | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: I seem to have a draw on my 4010 Tractor. I have to charge the batteries before I use it. Even ... A: In order to find a draw, disconnect the ground cables from the batteries. Now hook a test light or ... | |
| MF 175 hydraulic overflow | 6/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a MF 175 and we just had the oil and filters replaced in the tranny and hydraulics. Before ... A: Anytime you have foamy or aerated oil, it means there is a suction leak in the hydraulic system. As ... | |
| Kubota l2050 | 6/13/2008 |
| Q: the crankcase is filling up with what appears to be hydraulic oil. I have changed the seal between ... A: Do you have to keep adding hydraulic oil? If not, then it's not hydraulic oil. Make sure it's not ... | |
| cummins c8.3l diesel engine | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: I REQUIRE THE BOLT TORQUE'S AND VALVE CLEARANCE SPEC'S FOR CUMMINS DIESEL C8.3AL ENG NO 45632873 ... A: The head bolts should be torqued as follows: torque the short head bolts to 52 ft. lbs. and the ... | |
| 1920 ford | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1920 ford tractor,it has shuttle shift,when I start the tractor put in gear let out ... A: No, there is no safety feature that that would cause it not to move. If you can move the shift ... | |
| head instalation | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: I installed sleeves in a Farmall super A(1952) tractor. The top of the sleeve is slightly higher ... A: Yes, the sleeves must protrude slightly above the block for the fire rings on the head gasket to ... | |
| Farmall A Wheel Seals | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: Where can I get a copy of the service manual for a McCormick Farmall Model A that shows how to ... A: An original manual or a copy can be obtained from any Case IH dealer. I&T manuals are cheaper and ... | |
| hydaulic loader B302 for Kubota L7510 | 6/8/2008 |
| Q: This morning I was able to use the loader without a problem. Now at 1pm, the loader will not lift ... A: The four color coded items you are referring to are the hydraulic hoses, not cables. There would ... | |
| International 234 tractor, 20 HP mitsu 3 cyl | 6/8/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased a 1987? international 234 compact tractor with 500 hours. Mitubushi 3 cylinder ... A: You can try chaining the tractor to a tree or something and starting it in gear and holding in ... | |
| 1953 Ford Jubilee | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: After using the tractor for about an hour mowing the pasture, the engine losses power and stalls ... A: Even though you checked the fuel flow from the fuel line, make sure there isn't something in the ... | |
| kubota tractor | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: I recently pulled this tractor apart and am gonna put in a new disc clutch and throw out ... A: Always replace everything when doing a clutch job. It isn't worth trying to save money by re-using ... | |
| diesel wont start | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1972 Allis chalmers 160 diesel.It was running fine baleing hay then started losing power ... A: Normally, loosing power and then stopping would be a sign of a plugged fuel filter, but if it was ... | |
| Jacobsen Riding Lawn Mower Manual | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: I have been trying to find a source for the subject lawn mower, a Jacobsen Chief LT750, Model V70 ... A: I haven't found a source for a manual just for this model, but here is a link to a book that covers ... | |
| carburator (367259R92) 1962 560 ih | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: I PUT A KIT IN CARB AND CANT SEAM TO GET FLOAT ADJUSTED RIGHT.IF I HOLD MY HAND OVER AIR INTAKE IT ... A: The float should be adjusted so it sits level with the carburetor body turned upside down. Either ... | |
| New Holland 258 Baler | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: While baling hay I broke the shear pin. The baler now seems to be out of time. How do I time it A: Do you possibly mean a 268? There is no 258 baler. Which shear pin, the flywheel or the knotter ... | |
| converting a Ferguson to30 6 volt to 12 volt | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: I have done this but it runs the battery down overnight with the switch off. What have I done wrong ... A: Either the alternator is not wired correctly, or the alternator is no good. The keyed power should ... | |
| how to convert a Ferguson to30 6 volt to a 12 volt | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: I read on the internet where you had emailed (or sent) another reader instructions on how to convert ... A: I can't send a link to the webpage with my previous answer, so here's a copy of it: Hello, ... | |
| Farmall Super A governor | 4/30/2008 |
| Q: Do you know how to set the governor? Currently when the tractor needs more gas (going up an ... A: If the governor is trying to give it more throttle when it's under load, then it's working OK. If ... | |
| John Deere 4640 029374RW | 4/30/2008 |
| Q: I hope you can help me. My husband passed away suddenly and I am dealing with a mechanics lein from ... A: Sorry to hear about your situation, but it's impossible for me to tell if you are being overcharged ... | |
| Ford 2000 3cy 1962 flomatic | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: The tractor was totaly rebuilt 3 years ago. The tractor won't start. I changed the starter and the ... A: Have the battery load tested. Even if you charged it and have the charger on boost, it's not going ... | |
| ford 2000 pto | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: i can not put my pto in gear by using my clutch. i have to turn off the tractor and put it in gear ... A: Changing the fluid should not have anything to do with it. This model should have a 2 stage clutch. ... | |
| 1963 ford tractor 2000 | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: i have a 4 cylinder ford 2000.....when i pull the throttle past 1/2 way to full throttle....the ... A: First, disconnect the rod between the carburetor and the governor. Open the throttle butterfly on ... | |
| 1965 m f 35 utility pto oil seal | 4/27/2008 |
| Q: Arnie, the pto oil seal(at the rear of the tractor around the pto shaft) is leaking on my 1965 mf 35 ... A: Drain the oil, unbolt the seal and bearing retainer and pull the shaft and retainer assembly out. ... | |
| International 574 gas tractor clutch issue? | 4/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1974 (I think) 574 International utility tractor with front loader, four cylinder, high low ... A: It's pretty hard to guess at how long it would take. It would depend on what type of loader is on ... | |
| International 574 gas tractor clutch issue? | 4/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1974 (I think) 574 International utility tractor with front loader, four cylinder, high low ... A: If your 574 has a torque amplifier, it could be slipping and not the clutch. If you have a lever on ... | |
| Ford 8n starter drive | 4/25/2008 |
| Q: after replacing the starter drive with a new one, my son spun the armature by the drive and unloaded ... A: I have had this happen to me, and I used a bench grinder with a wire wheel to spin the drive fast ... | |
| no RPM | 4/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a G310E case crawler. The carburetor is a Zenith. When I step on the gas pedal the tractor ... A: If you have gas running out of the carburetor, there's either dirt in the gas, or the needle and ... | |
| Craftsman DL2000 22HP lawn tractor | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: When the tractor was parked, I pulled a lever out in back of the mower to move it without the engine ... A: I do not answer questions on lawn and garden equipment as stated in my profile. If this problem ... | |
| 574 tractor | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a international 574 tractor. There is diesel fuel going into the oil. Oil dipstick confirms ... A: The injection pump is on the left side. The pump will probably have to be sent into a diesel ... | |
| loader problem on case 1290 | 4/18/2008 |
| Q: the loader on my 1290 which is an aftermarket westendorf which plugs into a remote on the back, has ... A: First make sure the hydraulic filter is clean, then check the pressure at the remotes with a gauge. ... | |
| farm pro 20 hp | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a a farm pro 20hp that acts like it is not getting fuel. However, I have checked all fuel ... A: If it runs better when you pump the primer, it has to be starving for fuel. Check the fuel flow ... | |
| IH 284 (gasoline) independent PTO | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: The specs on this model say it has an independent PTO (540 and 1000) so I'm assuming that means ... A: Well, I've been trying to research this but have not had much luck. Our dealership sells ... | |
| IH 284 (gasoline) independent PTO | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: The specs on this model say it has an independent PTO (540 and 1000) so I'm assuming that means ... A: A PTO that operates the way you describe with the clutch pedal is a dual stage clutch, not an ... | |
| Ford 641 1958 | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: Ironically ,Arnie is the name of my deceased father-in law. I just acquired this tractor to service ... A: Just thought I would let you know I saw a tractor like yours today, so I saw the rods beside the ... | |
| JD STX38 Starter | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: When I turn my key, I get a CLICK sound and the starter doesn't spin or engage. If I continue to ... A: The starter is probably good if it will eventually spin over. The starter solenoid is probably bad ... | |
| Kubota B7100 Tractor | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: Arnie, I have several. I just purchased this tractor and am not very mechanically inclined. 1st the ... A: Filling it to the proper oil level might solve your steering problem. Or maybe something is loose ... | |
| 12 volt conversion | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1955 Allis Chalmers B that I want to convert to 12 volt. I printed your instructions for ... A: Yes, the procedure is pretty much the same for converting any 6 volt positive ground tractor. Not ... | |
| Kubota tractor Model BX2200 | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Kubota diesel tractor model BX2200 with a front loader model LA211. This past weekend ... A: Very interesting story. Unfortunate, but interesting. But I'm happy to tell you that your engine ... | |
| JD 2155 Clutch | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: We have a JD 2155 and the clutch is slipping. We had a similar problem with our JD 4000 last year ... A: Well, I'm sorry to tell you that if the clutch is adjusted properly with enough pedal free play, and ... | |
| Charging Light | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: FORD 5000 - I have replaced the generator & voltage regulator(charged OK at this point) and found ... A: If this problem just happened after changing the battery and cable, I can only assume it is related ... | |
| 1944 2N brake drum removal | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: my father and I are restoring this tractor to use at our cottage. We need to remove the drums to ... A: There is no question here, but I will assume you want to know how to remove the brake drums. The ... | |
| 560 ihc tractor | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: pushing snow with tractor everything working good pushed in clutch and put reverse then nothing. Is ... A: It could be the rivets sheared off on the clutch disk, or a stripped input shaft or clutch hub. Try ... | |
| Ford 1700 hydraulic pump performance | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: Could you tell me where the filters/screens might be located on this 2 cylinder diesel hydraulic ... A: Go to this link: http://www.ssbtractor.com/wwwboard/messages4/8187.html It tells the location ... | |
| 464 INTERNATIONAL TRACTOR | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: How do I determent if its the coil or condenser that is problem. The points don't have a constant ... A: Lots of repair shops have a machine to test coils to see if they are good or not. Points and ... | |
| Ford 2000 4 cyl gas | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: I own a '64 Ford 2000 4 cyl gas. Last year it ran strong and smooth. I use it to break and disk ... A: Make sure it's getting gas to the carburetor. Gas does go stale after sitting for a while, but my ... | |
| Cooling problems on a Case IH 685 deiseltractor | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: This tractor overheats within 30 min of use. The temperature climbs to 1/4" of red line and then ... A: When you say you cleaned the radiator, do you mean you sent it in to a radiator shop and had it ... | |
| Kubota | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: Help, I went out this morning to get the old Kubota ready for spring. Wouldn't start. Put on battery ... A: Check the ground cable connection where it attaches to the tractor. Make sure all battery terminals ... | |
| 9 n tractor | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: My tractor starts up perfect and runs great until it warms up , then it wont stay running unless i ... A: Remove the glass bowl under the tank, turn on the valve, and see how much fuel flows out. It has to ... | |
| Trying to replace spindle on mower deck of craftsman lawn tractor | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: I hit a tree root on my Craftsman lawn tractor, and damaged the star mount for the blade that is at ... A: Make sure it is not a left-hand thread on the spindle which would require turning the opposite way ... | |
| ford 4000 leak | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a ford 4000 70's that just started leaking a sticky black fluid from exhaust and running down ... A: Sticky black stuff running down from the exhaust is unburned fuel because the engine is not running ... | |
| tractor does not want to stay running first when started. | 3/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1948 8n ford tractor that when i start it up it kind of spuders for a while like it does ... A: They do have a habit of getting rust in the gas tank, but if it starts to run good after awhile, ... | |
| 12-volt conversion | 3/21/2008 |
| Q: i have a ferguson to30 with 6-volt positive ground. what would it take to change this over to ... A: The easiest way to convert is to get a Delco alternator with built-in internal regulator so there's ... | |
| 2 stage clutch follow up | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: I had just entered a question about the two stage clutch found on a Ford 1910.... I know I didn't ... A: Sounds like a very good unit, as long as it has been well maintained. You can usually tell by the ... | |
| Ford 1910 ..... 2 Stage Clutch | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: ... I have no problem with a tractor..So I want be asking how to repair,or whats wrong with it.... ... A: Don't worry, it's not a silly question. A 2 stage clutch means it has the main clutch and the PTO ... | |
| power steering cylinder | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: My power steering cylinder is leaking oil faster than I can put it in. Can the cylinder be repaired ... A: Most hydraulic cylinders can be rebuilt and new seals installed. The only power steering cylinders ... | |
| farm pro tractor | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: I have a farm pro tractor that when it gets to operating temperature it blows oil out of the oil ... A: Yeah, it's unfortunate, but it's a common problem with small shops selling off-brand tractors. ... | |
| Deutz D6206 | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: I have a Deutz D6206 that will not shift out of low gear. It is in low gear in the neutral ... A: The bottom the shift lever has jumped out of place where it attaches to the shift fork for low gear. ... | |
| Allis Chalmers hydraulic problems | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: My dad has a d17 and the hydraulics pop out of gear all the time.Ive looked all over for some sort ... A: My information tells me there is a filter, but does not give a location. Also there were a couple ... | |
| long deisal | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: i have a long deisal tractor that when it warms up it is shootind engine oil out of the blow by ... A: If the engine is blowing oil out of the breather, there is excessive blow by, caused by worn rings ... | |
| Farmall M | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: I need to know how to remove the head of this tractor. I have part of it off, but I'm not sure how ... A: If you have part of it off, I'm assuming you mean the manifold. Remove the steering shaft to give ... | |
| run out of diesel | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: I did a foolish thing and let my ford 5000 run out of diesel. I purchased a farm last year and am ... A: The first thing you will have to do is bleed the filters. Open the bleed screw on top of the ... | |
| Tractor won't stay running | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: I bought a 1948 8n ford tractor in Dec of 2007, it ran great, i went out to start it today and you ... A: Remove the glass bowl under the fuel tank, turn on the valve and see how much flow you get from the ... | |
| Power Steering on Ford 4000 | 3/7/2008 |
| Q: We have a 1969 Ford 4000,when I was driving it, and suddenly I saw a brown liquid, or power steering ... A: The seal is leaking on the steering shaft and will have to be replaced. The seal is at the bottom ... | |
| MOTION DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION | 3/7/2008 |
| Q: I have a model 917.274953 21 hp 46" craftsman garden tractor. I have replaced the Motion Drive V ... A: Yes, the drive belt has to be on the wrong way and the transmission pulley is being driven ... | |
| MF 165 diesel w/multi power & IPTO | 3/7/2008 |
| Q: very helpful, does an auxillary pump supply the multipower and IPTO, you suggest repairing the ... A: I'm not sure if there's a separate pump just for the pto and multipower on this model. Like I said ... | |
| B414 oil filter | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: I own a 1966 International MCcormick B414. Every time I change oil I have trouble with the oil ... A: There is a company called Carter & Gruenewald that sells spin-on filter conversion kits for IH ... | |
| Tractor won't turn over | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: I have a Ford New Holland 1725 and it won't turn over. I turn the key and get one click then all the ... A: I used to work for a dealer that sold these, and I seem to remember a couple of them that would blow ... | |
| Power steering problem | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: I have a international 300 utility with lift.Power steering works without load,but slips with load. ... A: I don't think there's any adjustments on the power steering unit itself that will help this problem, ... | |
| kubota b7100 | 3/4/2008 |
| Q: well i have recently bought a b7100 kubota and having trouble putting it in 4 wheel drive. the ... A: The drive shaft will turn any time the tractor is moving regardless if 4wd is engaged or not, so you ... | |
| 1963 ford 2000 | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: my tractor appears to have no spark, just stopped running while plowing snow, should i replace the ... A: If you actually checked at the spark plugs and have no spark, do some tests first before replacing ... | |
| 9n 3-point | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1941 ford 9n. The three point lift will raise but it will not lower. What repairs will I ... A: It sounds like you may have a valve or linkage sticking in the hitch control mechanism. Remove the ... | |
| fuel injector pump | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a mf25..I had a leak and took the throttle lever off to see where leak was coming from..the ... A: This is a tricky one. Injections pumps are something that even a tractor repair shop won't take ... | |
| Diesel tractor out of fuel, restart problem | 2/28/2008 |
| Q: I forgot to turn the fuel petcock on and ran the diesel farm tractor out of fuel. Trouble ... A: Yes, it's always a lot of fun when a diesel is run out of fuel. It's not vapor lock, just trapped ... | |
| hydraulic motors | 2/28/2008 |
| Q: I'm thinking of mounting my 3-pt snow blower on the front of my 3320JD and using a 540RPM hydraulic ... A: Yes, you can run the unit with the aux. hydraulics as long as you get enough oil flow to run the ... | |
| 1974 International 464 | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1974 International 464 Tractor with a 4 cylinder gas engine that will not start. The ... A: After trying to start an engine that won't start, it's pretty normal to see gas dripping from the ... | |
| AC D 17 | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: My D17 is running very rough. Changing plugs and points didn't seem to help. I noticed that the area ... A: It sounds like you have a vacuum leak between the carburetor and intake manifold. To verify, leave ... | |
| Ford 9N tractor | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: the three point won't stay level just keeps digging in then raises up and then digs in again when I ... A: Raise the hitch all the way up and shut off the tractor. If the hitch settles down in a short time, ... | |
| Kubota L2900 Glow Plug Malfuntion | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: Kubota L2900 DS GST - The Glow plugs stay on for extended periods. I just bought this tractor and ... A: I am not an expert on Asian or European tractors as stated in my profile, but here is some info that ... | |
| Plows on 3000 ford | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: On my ford 3000 i have 2 holes to hook top link at draft control. which should i use for turning ... A: You will have to experiment a little to find out which hole makes your plow raise and lower ... | |
| 1700 ford tractor hyd. | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: The hydraulic lift on my tractor is very slow to come in cold weather, when plowing snow I have to ... A: I know this sounds like a dumb question, but I have to ask anyway. When you changed the fluid, did ... | |
| jd 540 loader | 2/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a 540 loader on a jd 5410 and I had a hose rupture. I reloaced the hose and topped off the ... A: There has to be air trapped in the hose or in the cylinder. Without seeing it, it's impossible for ... | |
| ford 9n tractor | 2/20/2008 |
| Q: I cleaned fuel tank and glass bowl, carb, made sure all lines wasnt stopped up. Now after i got back ... A: On a 9N, the fuel valve by the glass bowl has a reserve built into it. If you unscrew it less than ... | |
| Help on a Tractor part! | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: I am looking for a component of a John Deere Tractor which I don’t know the English name of. I hope ... A: I don't know what country you are in, or what website you are trying to order these parts from, but ... | |
| 9N driving me to drink | 2/15/2008 |
| Q: Good morning, In five years I've had my clutch, tires,12 volt system completely overhauled or ... A: I'm going to need a little more info from you. Does this problem only occur when it is in gear with ... | |
| Help on a Tractor part! | 2/15/2008 |
| Q: I am looking for a component of a John Deere Tractor which I don’t know the English name of. I hope ... A: You must be talking about a diesel engine because you say it's equivalent to a spark plug on a ... | |
| stalling farmall C (1953) | 2/13/2008 |
| Q: This tractor starts right up, but stalls many times ,as I plow snow, I put a new coil, plugs, ... A: Since it could be either ignition related or fuel related, we need to use the process of elimination ... | |
| 1953 ford Jubilee transmission | 2/13/2008 |
| Q: My transmission shifter will pull right out of the housing. Transmission seems to work fine except ... A: I guess I don't quite understand the question. Did someone tell you that you're wasting your money ... | |
| Kabota L2900 Glow Plug | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: How do i troubleshoot the glow plug? How do i idenify the plug. Thanks A: Testing glow plugs is fairly easy. First, use a test light or voltmeter to make sure there is power ... | |
| tractor snow blade | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1986 craftsman tractor #917 255.741, I recently bought a snow blade for it #917 253.170. I ... A: I'm not a craftsman expert, so these numbers don't mean anything to me. I would have no way of ... | |
| 22hp Briggs power issues | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: i have a Craftsman 22hp briggs and stratton lawn tractor. When ever you rev it up all the way or Put ... A: I don't normally work on lawn and garden equipment, but I've been a mechanic long enough to tell you ... | |
| massey ferguson injector pump removal | 2/7/2008 |
| Q: I need to pull the injector pump off of a massey ferguson 35 tractor 3cyl eng. there are three bolts ... A: I looked up the injection pump today in a service manual and found some more info. If the engine is ... | |
| Massey-fergusion 175 | 2/7/2008 |
| Q: I have a massey - fergusion 175 that I had to lift the head on. I would like to know what the head ... A: I found the torque specs today. Head bolt torque is 85 ft. lbs regardless if it's a gas engine or a ... | |
| antique hardware | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: Jossie. I don't have a question about a particular vehicle, but I'm really asking for some advice on ... A: Sounds like you've got a good thing going there. For people that want as much accuracy and ... | |
| massey ferguson 65 | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: I can only move the gear shift on my tractor up and down to first and reverse.This has only happened ... A: I've got a picture here of the shift mechanism. I can either email or fax it to you, there's no way ... | |
| massey ferguson 65 | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: I can only move the gear shift on my tractor up and down to first and reverse.This has only happened ... A: it's probably a broken shift fork or shift rail. The top cover on the transmission will have to be ... | |
| 1953 ford Jubilee transmission | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: My transmission shifter will pull right out of the housing. Transmission seems to work fine except ... A: Yes, you are going in the right direction. If the ring is missing, there may some wear on the bottom ... | |
Arnie Jossie
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Engines, drivetrain, hydraulic, electrical. Farm tractors only, please. NO LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIP. QUESTIONS. I AM NOT A LAWN AND GARDEN EXPERT, SO DON'T ASK! THERE ARE EXPERTS ON THIS SITE THAT ANSWER THOSE QUESTIONS UNDER THE CATEGORY OF SMALL ENGINE AND LAWN MOWER REPAIR. Compact tractors are not on my list. No skidsteers, windrowers, combines, construction equip., trucks, etc. No European or Asian tractors. I simply don't have the time to answer questions on all machines, so I have to limit what I will answer. I am not a Massey Ferguson, John Deere, or Kubota expert.
Experience
Grew up on a dairy farm. Worked in Case IH dealerships for 20 years. Old IH to new Case IH. Case 70 series thru 96 series, and McCormick. Collecting and restoring old Cockshutt, Co-op, and IH tractors.
Organizations
International Cockshutt Club
Education/Credentials
Service technician all my life. Too many Case IH service schools to list. 7100 all the way up to MX Magnums. 5100 to MX Maxxums, MXM, MXU.
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