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One more question, how hot is to hot for a gearbox to run. After getting everything back together, (no binding everything turns freely by hand) it seems the gear box is hotter than normal. It has all new bearings, seals, 90w oil etc. After operating it about 20-30 minutes you can place your...

Thanks HayDr. Appreciate the manual. Got her back together a few days ago, waiting on weather to try her out again appreciate the manual. rt

Sir, you are saying the only item that will need to be changed is the shaft. I was thinking a couple gears would also need to be changed (just from reading stuff online). Thanks Ray

Sir, I'm not sure about the lever, the current owner said it would need to be changed so I suspect it may not have that. I'm talking about the existing equipment and tractors he currently has operates at 540RPM PTO speed. Thanks Ray

Have another question please, have any idea what it cost to change PTO gearing to operate at 540 vs 1000 for this tractor? Running mostly batwing mower and baler. Friend has a couple other tractors that run 540 one is a 4020 and other is I believe a 1135 Massey. Thanks, Ray

Good deal, appreciate the information. I feel like the tractor was not abused and was averagely maintained. I'll recommend the coolant info you referenced. I also thought it was reasonably priced but wanted to make sure he was not buying something he regretted. Thanks Again for the advice. Ray

If you decide to keep the 1700 (great little tractor), make sure you keep the cooling system in great shape. The parts for repairs i.e. cylinder head used can cost close to $2k if you can find one. I rebuilt one several years ago and the cost was astronomical. 1 piston, set of valves, rings...

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I think he is asking between $7-8k.

Hey Dude- Its 2wd, does have a cab, paint is about whats expected for its age (not great). Body is not beat up at all just faded. Looks like the valve cover is leaking, fair amount of buildup around the hydraulic hookups and around the fuel pump. Sorry I don't have any pictures. oldnslo-...

A friend of mine is looking at buy a TW30 and has asked me to do some research, can anybody tell me what in particular I need to be looking at, common problems. The tractor has 3500 hours and has been kept in fairly good condition (visually), has rear single tires in excellent shape, cab with...

Thanks Bigtiller, do you have any recommendations for getting the bearings out of the gearbox? Do you know if they need to be pressed out? Thanks, Ray

Have another question about bearings in gearbox. I need to replace them but it looks to me like they are pressed in, Its looks like one is pressed in from each end with a lip in the shaft preventing from driving them out. I need to replace them but not sure how to remove them. Any advice...

Thanks for the info. I may have used the incorrect term (tensioner). I felt it was there to removed slack but was unsure how to set it. I'll check and see if it has an external bolt if so I'll assume I just need to put a little pressure on the chain and tighten the keeper bolt. Thanks Again...

Attached is a picture of it after chain and sprockets removed.

Rebuilding a tiller and need advise on setting chain tensioner. The tensioner does not have a spring, it looks like its weighted but can be locked down but not sure how its set. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Ray

Good deal, Thanks again!

Wow, Thanks for the attachment. On page 52 it shows a guide "part C", not sure my saw has that. Do you know what its for?

Need help w oiler on this saw. Drive gear strips and pump want rotate. I replaced the pump and new drive gear. This saw has to be split to change the oil pump (piece of crap design). I hate to buy new parts again and just have them fail. The old pump had a bent shaft, is it possible the...

You are 100% correct and I agree. He referenced he was using a 200amp machine.

No reason why you can't MIG weld it. Like others said tack it before removing, clean it up real good, turn it up to get good penetration and go slow. Take a good pause on the left and right sides of your bead. The main thing is penetration. A few passes over-lapping about 50% want hurt. I...

After the wheel fell off of by canoe, you asked how many birds will fit in a dog house, I say well it doesn't matter because a fish doesn't have feathers. Just trying to add a little humor! Boy that was a long one.

Our Tractor Supply will not accept any bottle but their bottles (thoroughbred I believe). I learned the hard way, cost me the price of a new bottle. I ran out while doing a job that needed to get finished and they were the only player in town. I believe the oxygen was over $260-280.

Thanks TX Tim, Will check the ground. I guess we were typing at the same time, please disregard the previous question unless there's more info. Thanks Again! Ray

Thanks for the reply zzvyb6. I'm aware of the 6v batteries but did any come wired in parallel, a true 6 volt system? Thanks Ray

Can someone tell me if the 4020 ever came wired as a 6 volt system? I have a friend that is trying to get his up and running and he thinks it was wired as a 6 volt system. It has 2 each 6 volts batteries but he thinks they are/ were wired parallel. He said the neg is connected to frame and...

Thanks AlanW. He ended up carried it to a shop. Thanks again for the help!

Good deal, thanks for the info.

The machine belongs to a friend of mine and he removed the pump, it leaks and not sure what else. He was planning to carry it to a shop to get repaired and I offered to help. First thing was just trying to find some info on it to determine if parts are available etc. before we dig into it.

I know this is a long shot but I'm looking for hydraulic pump information, the pump is mounted on a 1972 international 1300D pecan shaker. The pump is mounted on the front bumper and attaches to the engine via a u-joint and shaft. The pump has several numbers stamped on it but searching none...

Mark, Any chance yall being at the Ag Expo this year? Ray

If you cover it up with top-soil it will work its way back to the top. It will take some time but eventually it will reappear, almost magical.

I have no problem w saying the company name but some forums frown on doing so. I can see what I did say was understandable and yes sir I did leave a bad review. We have got to break our dependency on those countries like China that are taking advantage of us and that are down right lying...

Project Farmer, Love that guy's testing!! He makes great videos with unbiased testing. Diablo makes a lot of great cutting blades, cost more than some but typically out performs most.

I also tried Makita 6" cutoff disk that I purchased from the big A store online. Not sure but I may have gotten counterfeit disk because they didn't seem to last as long as the ones I purchased local for less. I've read that counterfeit is a huge problem w the A store, labels and packaging all...

Need help fixing problem with lift. When I raise my lift works ok but after it sits a couple minutes it starts shacking. I can lower it and it stops for 20-30 seconds then start again. Seems to be worse when raised above mid point. Any help would be appreciated.

Purchased a used hay cutter and need info. Looking for a manual for fella hay cutter. Need to know what type oil and correct way to check level. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Ray

Looking for a manual for fella hay cutter. Need to know what type oil and correct way to check level. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Ray

Any body know of a tank sealer for diesel? Have a 585 Case w/ saddle bag tanks and tank fitting keeps clogging up. Found a couple for gas but not sure about diesel. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Ray

Tractor seems to run out of fuel. It starts stalling out slows down then speeds back up. Sometimes will completely shut off. Its erratic works fine for a few minutes then starts doing it again. I've changed the filters, 1st one had some debris in it. Did not help. Anybody know if there's a...

Can someone tell me the normal temperature drop I should be getting across the radiator? Replaced head and temp keeps rising. Tractor runs good starts fine but seems to be getting to hot. i can bush hog about an hour and the temp gradually keeps rising. I checked with an IR temp gauge and...

Reworking cylinder head can someone tell me how the valve seals stay in place? I installed them, just slides over the valve guides but concerned they will ride up and down, are they locked in place or is this correct? Thanks Ray

Having problems locking rear end. Got tractor stuck and diff would not lock. Any idea what would cause this? Have only had tractor a few months. Had to jack and pull for about three hours to get tractor out. Would have been easier with both wheel pulling. Any help would be appreciated...

I have a cracked cylinder head on my 1700 ford. Does anybody know of a machine shop that can rebuild a really bad head. I've tried the recommended local shops (mid Ga.) no one wants to touch it. One of the locals sent it to a shop in Atlanta they also refused. Anybody ever heard of...

Can someone tell me the approximate cost to add power steering to a 1970 4000? Are the parts readily available? What all is involved? I looking at buying one w/o pwr steering if it can be added within reason. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Ray

What type of fluid should I use for the lift. May be a coincidence or did I mess up. I added standard combo hydraulic/ trans fluid and now my lift is acting up. Cold it works fair after extended use it will not lift. After use I Checked the fluid and it seems to be foamy. The fluid I added...

Looking to buy about 50-60 hp tractor. Found 585 case ih and 265 massey both about same money same shape both 2wd single set of remotes. Case dealer a little closer but not much. Will use for bush hogging and possible hay work. Anything i need to be looking for on these two models? Any...

Looking to buy about 50-60 hp tractor. Found 585 case and 265 massey both about same money same shape. Case dealer a little closer but not much. Will use for bush hogging and possible hay work. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks Ray

Looking for 50-60hp. Found both amount same condition same price. Case dealer a little closer but no major difference. Use for general mowing and possible hay work. Any advise appreciated. Thanks Ray

Have a 1700 Ford, just had head reworked (cracked). Used it first time since repair for about three hrs, temp stayed just right, ran ok no probelms. Started it up the next day and water was shooting out the exhaust. I stopped it checked the water level and had to add about 16oz. The tractor...

Have a 1700 Ford, just had head reworked (cracked). Used it first time since repair for about three hrs, temp stayed just right, ran ok no probelms. Started it up the next day and water was shooting out the exhaust. I stopped it checked the water level and had to add about 16oz. The tractor...

I have a 1700 that is running hot. I can run it for about an hour before it reaches the boiling over point (30 mins or so if I'm bush hogging). I normally use it to move hay which only takes a few minutes, but I need to get if fixed. I had the head reworked a couple years ago after it dropped a...

I have a 1700 that is running hot. I can run it for about an hour before it reaches the boiling over point (30 mins or so if I'm bush hogging). I normally use it to move hay which only takes a few minutes, but I need to get if fixed. I had the head reworked a couple years ago after it dropped...