Recent content by JohnIH275

Hello. This is a rebuild thread for a 1991 Case IH 275 tractor I just purchased. I'm like many and glutton for punishment it seems. This is my first diesel engine and diesel engine rebuild, AND my first tractor I've ever owned. :thumbsup: Tractor Specs: 1991 Case IH 275 2 wheel drive Hours -...

After research it appears these fluids are okay, and I am not experiencing rust, etc. in the power-train of this tractor. I decided to more forward and rebuild the engine, put it all back together, and toss a few Hail Marys at it. :D Keeping the tractor alive rather than sending to the salvage...

This evening I was finally able to get to the tractor transmission and axle oils. And I am yet to start my "fluid research", but I feel pretty good about what I saw (so far) and I wanted to share. I drained: gear transmission fluid - no clear water came out first. fluid was a light brown to...

Hello folks. Thanks for the warm welcome in the new member section. First, I am trying to decide IF this tractor I just purchased is worth me rebuilding the whole engine and installing a clutch kit. I do not know the actual condition of the rest of the tractor other than the engine. Maybe I...

Hi everyone. Just stopped by to say hi. :wave: I'm here, new to tractors, and new to diesel engines. Needless to say, I feel as though I jumped in head first and am still under water figuring all this out. I just purchase a 1991 Case IH 275 that needs some work. Now I am debating on if this...