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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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...