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While disking I heard a whine from the engine compartment and when I stopped to check it, I could see the radiator fan slightly wobbling like the bearings are going out. I lowered the throttle and the sound went away. I stopped the engine and inspected the fan to find I could wiggle it back...

I got my needle nose pliers out and removed an 8 inch stick. I guess either someone was jacking with me or they had used it to check the fuel level and dropped it in. The rusting in the tank was minor from what I can see. I swished around some fresh fuel to clean out the tank and drained it...

OK, I checked the tightness of the glow plugs and they were fine. I then pulled the fuel hose off from the injector pump to check for flow. There was a steady stream that was a little less then the thickness of a plain pencil (sorry for the lack of a technical term/measurement). While I had...

Hi, I'm trying to determine how to print a full thread with the photos all at one time. I've played around with the thread display and printing options, but can't get what I want. I like the "Printable Version" under thread tools, but it just list links for the photos. The best method I can...

Hi all, This is a repost in the Ford section of the original post I placed in the repairs section. Ford 1700 starting problems I just bought a "slightly" used 1979 Ford 1700 tractor. It had some obvious things wrong and some not so obvious. I've had to replace the battery and will have to put...

Hi all, I just bought a "slightly" used 1979 Ford 1700 tractor. It had some obvious things wrong and some not so obvious. I've had to replace the battery and will have to put all four tires on at some point. The current issue is that it won't start. With the new battery, when I hit the key...

Like I said, the manual I have is a condensed service manual and covers about 12 tractors from around 3 series. The labels on the attached images don't say 886, but I assume it's the same for the 886 and other IH tractors covered in this manual.

This is a general starting troubleshooting issue. My 886 won't start most of the time. When you turn the switch to the on postition the first time, the normal dash light comes on, but when you try to start it, nothing happens and the light goes out. I get 12.3 volts from both batteries when...

I've started on a project of sorts... I bought a Predator at an insurance salvage sale and am looking to get it back to running shape for kids to ride around farm. It was of course abused: switch drilled, body panels all damaged or missing, electrical items damaged, all tires flat, and etc...

Built a pole barn and have some sheet metal left over. I'm looking for an idea on how to store around 15 sheets of galvalume R panel. Some of the sheets are up to 18 feet long. Plan to use on other small projects later and don't want to just lay the out in the weather. Ideally I'd like to...

Started the old ~1978 886 a couple days ago and went to get some stuff. When I came back, I found a large puddle (~ a gallon) of hydraulic oil on the ground under the firewall area of the tractor. The oil was dripping from several parts of the undercarriage. I turned off the motor, put out...

My freshly planted oats patch was destroyed by armyworms in the last few days. I had some out patient surgery and wasn't able to get out to do anything about it. I plan to spray Sevin on any remaining plants, but my question is will the oats come back without replanting? My understanding is...

I'm considering putting in a utility/security light on a telephone pole I own near two water troughs I have. My question is if I leave it on at night year round will I have problems with bugs in the water? FYI... I'm located in south Texas and there will be cattle/horses in the area.