Recent content by JohnsIH424

My neighbor bought a 85 model MT372 and the lift dropped while he was using the box blade. Sheared the pin inside. He said it had a cotterpin in it!? The mechanic he got to work on it said he got a replacement pin for it and it eventually got fixed. Well, today while the neighbor was using...

Appreciate everyones help so far. Read threads about this but just want to be sure. My IH 424 is rated 36 pto hp and have a 6' jd rotary mower that is on its last leg. Looking at downsizing to 5' Bushhog sq160. Feel I can get what I need done and keep it in 3rd or 4th gear while doing so...

I was adding transmission fluid to my tractor and am a little confused. I have the 424 with front mounted pump, power steering, continuous running pto, and draft control. The operators manual says if you have all that it takes 17 gallons:confused: but doesnt the pump run the lift and power...

I am looking to buy an electric start self-propelled mower for my mother. I like the cub cadets (got the rider) and am leaning towards the 46 ES for price and features. They have the 999ES (pricey) and the 550ES ($30 more for a smaller deck). What do ya'll think? Thanks, John

Was working on my IH 424, trying to get the idiot light (oil) to work. Grounded the wire to the block and the light came on. Figure it is a bad sending unit or may be gunked up. Went to take it off and it was a stuck. Put a little more oomph and felt it give....but not a good give. More...

Hi. I'm John. I have a 1966 IH 424 that I inherited after my dad passed. I have replaced the brakes and the clutch disc/pressure plate/throw-out bearing. I have a question but want to post it in the correct area. Can anyone direct me? Thanks and looking forward to learning about how to work...