Recent content by Motard

No clearance to unbolt those 8. I had to unbolt the 20 bolts from converter to flywheel. Once the engine was out I saw a hole through the back plate someone had cut to gain access to those bolts. Would have given me 3” more or so. When I did, About a gallon of water then fluid came out of the...

Thank you for that. Do I need to drain the transmission as well? I don’t want any surprises! Thanks

Do need to remove these small bolts through this flywheel to pull engine out? Nothing really stated to do so. Got it to budge 1/4” but seems like something is holding it. Thanks

Almost time to pull the engine. How should I mount to the engine when I lift it out? I see there was a special tool for mounting to and lifting the engine but I’m not sure where that mounts. Any tips? I plan on using a large tractor with a chain fall to lift it out. If I set up a pallet, is...

Got the tractor running. I already love this little machine. Lots of power for its size. 4wd is strong. I pulled the injectors and injection pump cleaned all the gunk off. Removed and cleaned manifolds. Bled fuel system and got fuel back to the cylinders and she fired right up. The three point...

Got the tractor home. Engine turns by hand. Everything seems in okay shape. I can tell that I need to go though and clean up the grounds. For some reason there’s 1/4-20 threaded rod in place of the fuses. Trying to pop the starter and realized the solenoid and starter already have power with...

Not by choice but by necessity I guess. Yeah, I’m not afraid of a challenge. I was just throwing that out there in case anyone had any amazing tips or info about these tractors. I don’t expect it to be easy. But compared to my 5500, should be a cake walk. I plan on turning the flywheel to check...

I’m about to buy this tractor and four implements. Going to make sure it isn’t locked up. A suspicious rope tied to the steering wheel as if it was pulled to its resting place. What’s everyone thoughts on this? Anything I should look for? I may hook it to the truck battery. I love the Japanese...

Would you mind posting the section on removing the loader? I guess I only have the supplement manual. Will be tricky with no engine power. Some of the pins don’t want to budge. Thanks

Thank you for that! I better get started. Do you know…the front engine mounting pins…when removed do they allow the engine to move forward? Because the engine is tight up against the front mounts mounted to the through frame pins.(above and behind the front wheel in second pic) What else should...

Hey all. I’ve got a 1970 ford 5500 that I regrettably ran out of oil. I’ve been trying to figure how I would split the tractor to get the engine and crank out. I was reading through other topics and I saw from 2016 where a user LD1 says it can be done without splitting the tractor. Hopefully...