russ207
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As a 14 year old teenager in Kansas, I helped my dad overhaul tractors at Buck Astle's Ford dealership in Newton, KS. I remember the new model 600 setting in the showroom floor. Now, 58 years later, I finally procured a model 640. It does not look like that new one on the showroom floor. The tractor runs fine but it has several issues that will require fixing. I was pretty good at tearing down the old "n" model tractors back then, however many, many moons have set since then so I am going to need lots of help.
My issues are:
1. the previous owner had a clutch put in it. The lift worked fine before the installation but does not work now. I checked to make sure the pump (piston) was primed and it appears it is.
2. there is a knock or pop coming from the transmission in 2nd gear, no noises from 1st, 3rd, 4th or reverse. Maybe a broken tooth?
3. the steering works fine in a right turn but is very, very stiff turning to the left - the tractor has no power steering assist.
I have the manual and will follow it as I address the above issues. I would very much appreciate any thoughts you fellows might have that might help hasten my efforts to return my 640 to a proud iron horse.
Thanks, Russ Crawford
My issues are:
1. the previous owner had a clutch put in it. The lift worked fine before the installation but does not work now. I checked to make sure the pump (piston) was primed and it appears it is.
2. there is a knock or pop coming from the transmission in 2nd gear, no noises from 1st, 3rd, 4th or reverse. Maybe a broken tooth?
3. the steering works fine in a right turn but is very, very stiff turning to the left - the tractor has no power steering assist.
I have the manual and will follow it as I address the above issues. I would very much appreciate any thoughts you fellows might have that might help hasten my efforts to return my 640 to a proud iron horse.
Thanks, Russ Crawford
