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    5740C Hydraulic Fluid

    John at Ag Bag, an LS dealer in Astoria OR has been great for me.
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    Found Montana Parts Source - Can ship anywhere

    For a Montana parts source I have have used Ag Bag an LS dealer in Astoria Oregon. John in parts dept has done wonders for me & my 5740. I have worked with them for 8 years.
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    Traction montana ls 5740

    I realize this is an old thread but for those searching for maintenance answers...... My 5740 has 4200 hours and I am very happy with it over all. As to the 4wd issue above, last month I lost front wheel drive and found I sheared off the splines to the front pinion shaft in the differential...
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    Montana 5740 stuck in gear

    Yes I have had the same issue but have been able to free it up by forcing the shifter from inside the cab. This has happened more than once.
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    Searching for LS Tractor model that the 5740 Montana was derived from? Cross posted

    I recently purchased a 5740C at auction as a salvage tractor. In the diagnostic process I have come to the conclusion that there is a broken shaft in the engine sump area. When started there is a rattle & heavy scraping (not an engine knock), oil pressure is in excess of 60 lbs, my gauge limit...
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    Engine removal from 5740C, has anyone experienced this?

    I recently purchased a 5740C at auction as a salvage tractor. In the diagnostic process I have come to the conclusion that there is a broken shaft in the engine sump area. When started there is a rattle & heavy scraping (not an engine knock), oil pressure is in excess of 60 lbs, my gauge limit...
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