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Hello, I have a Iseki TE4270 tractor (E3AE1 engine) which had been running great, has about 1200 hours on it and then very suddenly I am seeing quite a lot of blowby. oil splashing out filler cap on top of tappet cover after about 5 minutes of running. New correct grade oil and new filter -...

Hi all, I split this little machine to replace the clutch linings on the independent PTO. There are 3 x shafts between front and back all to line up but all seem okay with a bit of fiddling and skinned knuckles, however I can't get the tractor to re-join, it stops with a bit less than an inch...

Hi everyone, Just after opinions on a transmission issue I am having with an old Ford 4500 industrial (loader/backhoe). It has the "Power Reversing Transmission" where you selct a gear and then operate via a foward/reverse lever on the dash - no clutch. From my understanding, the engine drives...

Hello, It would appear I have a failed PTO independent wet clutch in my Iseki, I haven't yet removed it but PTO has no torque behind it and the filter for the oil the clutch is in was full of what appears to be friction material. Does anyone know if these are able to be relined? If so, are the...

Hi all, Well a bit of a rookie mistake here, I bought a "bargain" - a 4WD TE4270, was a great little machine for a while but then had issues with the PTO operation. It has the hydro-electric PTO clutch that you can turn on/off with the flick of a switch. At first, this started failing to...

Hi, I have a Ford 4500 Tractor Loader Backhoe and I was wondering what the feeling is about rear wheel weights on this machine. To me, it seems to be overkill to have the weights (on it when I purchased the rig) on the rear wheels when used with the backhoe, surely the ton/s of steel in the...

Hi Guys, Just after your opinion on a problem I have with an old Ford 4500 Industrial tractor with backhoe & loader. I have been getting a fair amount of contamination of the coolant in the radiator with stuff that would be best described as "grease". To me, it doesn't look anything like engine...

Hi all, I have posted on here previously about this machine and had some great advice on repairing cylinder seals etc. The machine has done a heap of work but disaster has struck. While excavating in some clay/shale (heavy going and my technique probably not the best) the weld on the bottom...

Hi all, In the process of dismantling the backhoe section of my 4500 as the swing cylinder is pouring out fluid at the top. Parts in Australia, in the US from Ford/New Holland, and from Messicks are listed as no longer available so I am hoping the local hydraulic shop may be able to find...

Hi all, Can anyone tell me where the transmission overheat sensor (Ford 4500 with 'power-reversing' transmission) is located. Have re-wired an old machine and the wire from the dashboard warning light, around 1 meter of cable) was wrapped up behind the dash. Would like to get it working but...

Hi there, Okay, I think I know the answer and it equals $$$$ but going to ask just in case. I have a 4500 Loader/Backhoe that I have done a bit of work to and am quite happy with it overall for an old girl (1970). To date my use has been on level ground and mainly backhoe work. I have started...

Hi all :) I've had a look through the articles here but couldn't see anything specific to my question - apologies if it has already been asked and answered. I have a Ford 4500 Tractor-Loader-Backhoe. I'm running a Universal fluid ("ISO 46") in the main hydraulic system (manual states it should...

Hi all, New to the hydraulic field and currently repairing an old tractor and a loader/backhoe. There are a number of hoses on these that look, let us say, less than desirable. Cost, as always, is a factor, so I was wondering from those in the know whether: Would it be more cost-effective to...

Hello, I was hoping someone may be able to advise me on the best way to remove the end cap off of a boom cylinder on a Ford 4500 backhoe? I have read about 'gland nut tools' but the job seems a little too large for one of these? Caps are around 6" across and have several recesses to take a...

Hi guys, recently purchased a Ford 4500 TLB and having a bit of trouble identifying the backhoe. Forums and manuals state it would be a 753 or 755, but reading about the appearance of the 755 (e.g. distance the dipper and lift rams are apart) would indicate mine is not a 755. The pictures I can...