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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...

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...

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.

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...

New Holland (841) - 4 CYL AG TRACTOR ALL PURPOSE (1/58-12/64) Parts Diagrams Does anyone know the procedure for tightening #43 "Bearing Lock Nut"? My manual says to "tighten it until firm, then back it off 1/6th of a turn". My power steering was really sluggish. It took a lot of force to...

I'm trying to interpret the tie down regs, as per the PA State Police Cargo Securement Brochure. Found Here: https://www.psp.pa.gov/law-enforcement-services/Documents/CVSD/CVSD%20Cargo%20Securement%20Brochure%20-%20Rev.%2012-26-2015.pdf I copied and pasted the following: The aggregate WLL of...

How can one verify that a Ford 8n hood is original?

I've seen a number of shop lighting threads on here, but I have yet to see anyone recommend good old fashion light sockets with LED bulbs. Some quick math: One 60 watt equivalent LED bulb draws 8 watts and produces 800 Lumens. The cost for a 60 watt bulb, a box, and a light socket will...

Back in April, I mailed a check for my spring property taxes. It is typical for our tax collector to take a very long time to cash checks. I guess I should have checked back, but I didn't. The check was not cashed. In December, I received a past due notice. After attempting to call the tax...

2 of my tractors have what I would call slow power steering. The steering assist works, but if you try to turn the wheel fast, there is a lot of resistance. RPMs don't seem to affect the 841 (you could run it wide open and the steering doesn't work any better). Running the engine faster does...

I just bought a Ford 3000 gas. When I got it, the freeze plug behind the carburetor was pushed out and the engine was frozen. It is now in my heated garage. I replaced the freeze plug and put water back in it. THERE IS WATER COMING OUT OF THE CRANKSHAFT!!! I'm guessing one of the oil passages...

So I went out in the snow tonight to haul home a Ford 3000. It is currently not running. It has an 8 speed transmission, but am not sure if it has live PTO. The clutch pedal does feel like it has 2 stages, however, the clevis on the clutch rod only has 1 hole. Would a 3000 have 2 holes in the...

Is it common for rain water to leak into the crankcase on 8n tractors that have been sitting outside? If so, what is the likely source of the leak? I was never much of an 8n fan, but now I'm the proud owner of one. lol

Does anyone know anything about Brillion Transport Harrows? It is a 3 row 12' wide. At one time, it probably had wings, but they are missing. Two questions: 1. Are shanks available? I can't find them anywhere on the net. 2. Are these known to work well? Not my first harrow. I get what they do...

I have been trying to locate a Ford service manual for my 7600. I already have an I & T manual. I'm looking for a comprehensive manual, like a dealer would have. I have been able to get dealer manuals for a lot of stuff on Tradebit, but not for the 7600. I'd prefer a downloadable version.

When I removed the front support from my 7600, I found 2 shims (like very thin washers) laying on the ground. They fell out without me taking note of their locations. Can someone tell me where these shims are supposed to go? This is the big cast iron support that holds the axle and bolts to...

I split my 7600, mainly because the PTO doesn't stop turning. It turns out that the problem was a small pin that holds / tensions the band. This lower pin holds the band to a lever that is actuated by the brake piston. The upper pin is held in by a cotter pin. The lower pin is held in by...

I have an intermittent problem with the internal hydraulics on my 345d. When on a a tilt (usually with the back of the machine facing down hill), there is a total loss of hydraulic pressure (no remotes, no PTO, no hydraulic lift). This doesn't happen often, but tonight it was pretty...

I bought a 7600 a couple weeks ago. I'm trying to figure out how big of a winter project I just got myself into. The tractor needs all the regular attention / maintenance, but I am getting into some things that I am not familiar with. 1. Will have to split the tractor to fix a PTO that does not...

I have been in the market to get my 4610 a bigger brother. I looked at a 5610, a couple Case IH 585s, and a 7600. I ended up paying $7800 at auction for my 7600. It is in average condition, I suppose. I'll spend all winter working on it, but it runs very well the way it is. Here are some...

I got a Felpro 7761B1. My concern is that it doesn't have 2 oval shaped water holes that the original gasket had. It seems that someone else was having a similar issue (see link below), but I couldn't find a clear answer on the issue. This seems like the kind of thing that shouldn't be left to...

Does anyone know where to get a spindle for a 2000 industrial (4 cylinder model)? I know these are different than the 600 - 800 series. Are they the same as the 3 cyl tractors?

I am planning to buy a used bucket truck for use around the farm. The truck is road worthy - the previous owner used it regularly before buying a new one. The delimma is how am can I legally get it home (about 50 miles) without spending a fortune. Hauling it would be very expensive (F-450...

Does anyone know how I would go about getting a tax exempt number in Pennsylvania? We have been wasting money for years paying tax on farm supplies. Is it a difficult process? After more than an hour of searching on the net, I was able to find a list of taxable and non taxable items. I also...

My 1982 4610 SU has a lot of lights on the fenders. I'm in the process of restoring it, and I'm trying to determine if all of the lights are original. It has: One orange flasher on each side One red DUOLAMP on the left One white light on the left One reflector on the right. All of this...

The power steering on my 4610 SU seems a bit weak compared to other 4610s that I've been on. It doesn't make any noise like their is air in the system. I cannot find any leaks whatsoever. The fluid is up to level. Does anyone have any suggestions? The tractor is new to me. Maybe someone put in...

My 4610 SU currently has one set of remotes and a selector valve that allows me to either use the remotes or the 3 point hitch. I plan on hooking up a joystick that would allow me to operate two sets of double acting cylinders. Of course, one option would be to take the two lines coming out of...

We recently bought a John Deere 1600 mower conditioner. It is a center pull hydrostatic drive machine. After about 30 minutes of use, the hydrostatic drive gives out intermittently. Symptoms: 1. It always seems to stop working when the load is low. If I lift the mower at the end of a pass, it...

I need to get the stump jumper off of an old brush hog. This is the big hub that the blades bolt to. The shaft coming out of the gear box is splined and the stump jumper slides over the splines. So far I: 1. Flipped the whole thing upside down with the high lift and set it on some big steel...

I just finished rebuilding the lift cover on my 860. Before the rebuild, it didn't lift high enough and it leaked down pretty bad. I replaced the cylinder o-rings and the cam follower pin. I also replaced all the o-rings that go between the cylinder and the lift cover, etc.. When I first...

Does anyone know where I can get the inner PTO bearing for my 860? This is the one that presses into the case between they hydraulic and rear differential compartments.

I just spent an hour searching the net looking for the inner PTO shaft busing for this tractor. Can anyone point me in the right direction? This is the inner bushing that that is pressed into the rear axle housing by the double lip seal separating the hydraulic compartment from the rear end...

I am sad to say that we are at a crossroads with the condition of our century old barn. It is 2 floors, with a barn bridge and a drive in floor and a loft above. It measures 40x50. The bad: 1. The sills are rotted on 3 sides of 4 sides. This is causing the posts to drop slowly 2. The roof is...

I am looking for a good source for 67H manure spreader chain. Any references would be appreciated.

I have been fighting with this for longer than I'd like to admit. I have a nice 841 with PS and a Sherman over/under. BUT, the tractor is almost unusable because you never know when the carburetor is going to start acting up. For example, tonight we ran the mower conditioner for an hour and a...

I am thinking of making an offer on a 100 acre parcel of landlocked woods that boarders our farm. The property is rocky and hilly. The only level, possibly tillable section of it (maybe 10 acres) was stripped. So, nothing really grows in that area. I would use the property mainly for atving...

If a parcel of land has a cemetery on it, does this affect the value a lot? There are 10 somewhat recent graves on a privately owned cemetery that has not done a lot of business over the years. My neighbor inherited this cemetery and would like to sell it I am interested in the land and...

What is a 2005 CC mower worth? It has a 72 inch deck a kohler 27hp engine and 175 hours.

My father in law just picked up an 881. Only one reverse speed works and 10th does not work. The PTO works on the 1000 setting but not on 550. The PTO clutch cable moves but the PTO clutch drags and does not release the whole way. Any thoughts on how to fix any of this would be appreciated.

We have a 6 roll Husker / Shreadder and a single row Corn Binder. I believe they are both made by New Idea. We haven't used either one for a very long time, but they have been kept inside and are complete. These machines are really getting in our way, and we are considering selling them rather...

I would like to have a technical conversation about modern automatic transmissions and why more and more heavy duty trucks are only available with automatics. I know, there are lots of people who do not know how to drive a manual, or just dont feel like shifting gears becasue it interferes with...

I bought this section a couple years ago. It boarders our farm and was origonally part of our farm back when my grandfather bought it. I was fortunate enough to buy it back from who my grandmother sold it to. The problem: A neighbor has been using a wooded acre or so as if it is theirs for...

Did ford stop stamping the ford script into the side of the hood above the headlights at any point in production? From the pictures on the net, it looks like the 841s and 861s had the script stamped but the 871s had a larger decal and it doesnt appear to be stamped.

No matter what I do, I can't get the o-ring where the glass bowl meets the aluminum spacer to stop leaking. I have had it on and off, no less than 5 times. I tried new o-rings. All the parts seem to be seating properly. There is not a speck of dirt on any part of it. I am covered with diesel...

My Ford New Holland 345d seems to be getting diesel in the engine oil. It is a 201 3 cylinder non-turbo. I haven't owned it long, so I'm not sure what to expect, but I think the engine power may be a little low. It just seems sluggish and slow to respond. It starts easy hot or cold and runs...

What are the DOT requirements for chaining down non-commercial loads? Is a certain grade of chain required no matter what (such as grade 70)? Is it legal to use grade 43 chain, as long as the load is within the working limits of the chain being used? Can the total weight of the load be...

I have already spent way too much time searching the net for a universal fit wiper motor for my tractor cab. It is a Sims cab. A factor wiper assembly is around $250! Any suggestions of what would work well for such a large window and where to buy one would be appreciated.

I recently bought a 345d Industrial. It is a 1993 model with a 201 naturally aspirated engine. According to my Ford shop manual, this machine has 56 hp at the engine and 45 at the PTO. Why is the HP lower than other ag tractors with the 201 engine (the 4630 for example)? Being that my tractor...

I am considering between these two tried and tested work horses. Does anyone have any pros and cons for either tractor? I am mainly looking for a 4x4 with a loader.

I've been looking for a newer tractor for some time now. I have an 860, 841 and a 960 that I use for a small beef operation and snow removal. What is the better machine, something like a 3930 - 4630 or the newer TN60? From what I could find, the TN is going to cost a little more, being that it...