Recent content by strum456

Can anyone explain the technical differences between these? I understand that AW type oils have an anti-wear package, thus the name. Universal Tractor Fluid is designed for systems where the hydraulics and transmission share the same sump. Additionally, UTF are for wet clutch or powershift...

Thanks for the input Mo1. We have been using Fords (6610 4x4 and a 7600) for the heavy work. We can certainly get by with what we have, but I'm looking for something that will be more comfortable. The main reason I'm not jumping on the green band wagon is fuel economy. I have heard that the...

I found a Ford 8340 SLE within a reasonable distance. Does anyone have experience with the Power star 40 series Fords? I'm mostly reading good things about them. According to Nebraska Test Data, they're quite fuel efficient (about the same as the Cummins in the MX134 I was looking at).

I'm interested in opinions about old tractors with new features. Priorities: Comfortable cab, parts availability / affordability, prefer partial power shift, fuel efficiency. Primary Uses: Round bailing (5x5), discbine 10-12', 4 -16 semi- mount plow. I almost bought a Case IH MX 135. Is...

Thank you for sharing! That looks like a cheap and relatively easy solution. I am doing the same thing- a 4000 diesel engine in a 3000.

I'm sure it can and has been done. I'm hoping to find someone who has done it that would be willing to share info / pictures.

I am trying to figure out how I want to handle the air cleaner conversion. The gas 3000 is all painted or I would not hesitate to install the oil bath air cleaner that I have up front.

Thank you for that Rick. I was leaning towards Prairie anyway. Not continuous - any type of lacing I want. What do you guys recommend?

I need a set of belts for my 535 John Deere round baler. I have located distributors for the following manufacturers: 1. Prairie Belting $1800 2. Ag Belt / Apache $1800 3. WCCO $2200 Can I go wrong with any of these?

Can anyone tell me what models these would have come on and/or how much they weigh each?

Long story, but I have an 8 speed live PTO trans out of a 3000 that is in good condition, but would need a few bearings and new seals. After looking up some parts online, it would cost less than $200 to rebuild the transmission. The question is, what should I do with it. I don't need it. What is...

The saga of my Select O Speed 4000 continues... Long story short, I got an 8 speed and rear axle out of a 3910. After a complete tear down, I am very happy with it (very little wear). Why would I tear it down? The bell housing is broken. We saw it was broken, so the salvage yard offered me an...

I picked up a non-running 1974 ford 4000 Select O Speed this summer. The diesel engine had spun a bearing, but the owner told me the transmission worked great. I got the tractor for a low enough price that my back up plan was to swap the diesel engine from this 4000 into my gas 3000 if it turned...

I'm thinking of putting up a 30x60 (possibly 40 x 60) fabric quonset hut type building for storing some equipment and round bales. I'd like to stack one end full of round bales and leave the other end open so I can pull in equipment. I'm not sure what would be the best and most cost effective...

I ordered a new clutch and pressure plate for my 841 on ebay. As soon as I hooked up the linkage, I could tell the pedal was low and the clutch didn't seem to disengage the whole way. Adjusting the clevis on the clutch rod didn't help; the pedal would stop before hitting the running board, but...