I apologize For Being Long Winded……
I figured that I wasn’t going to respond any more because, much to my surprise, some comments In my opinion, and we all have them, were inconsiderate and not helpful. But nobody here knows me, and that’s ok. I did not show where the hole is in the inlet pipe in relation to the rest of the tractor, nor the accessibility to where to hole is. I guess that’s on me for not showing exactly where it is. I also read that some do not post their results or findings so that others may enjoy the benefit of information. That being said, here goes.
Mike1955….there’s nothing sincere about your comment. It is, in my opinion, disrespectful. You did not offer assistance, just a comment that states that I created the hole in the pipe. Thanks! That’s ok, you don’t know me. Quite frankly sir, if this is how you help, when someone who is new to something asks for help, I’m glad you don’t know me. In all sincerity, I do not wish to know you for that reason. And my spelling is better.
Harry in Ky…thanks, I like your comments. I appreciate the fact you took what I said for what it was. A hole in the pipe that was in an area that I have never worked on.
The issue was definitely air in the system, due to the fact of a hole in the pump inlet pipe.
My apologies if I did not fully explain the issue well enough. Thought I had included enough information. Everything that I had done to the tractor to resolve my issue was a step in the right direction. I fixed an external leak that was causing an oil level issue, which in turn would allow air to get into the system, due to the fact that the opening of the inlet pipe would be too close to the surface of the oil and draw in air. Once corrected, it was obvious there was more than one spot allowing air to get into the system. It just had to be determined where.
Willy….Your suggestion would have worked without issue…..absolutely.
In my eyes though, I had 2 options. Completely disassemble the tractor to get the pipe off. That would have meant removing a whole bunch of stuff including the cab, and quite possibly the loader to get the pipe off and weld/ braze it. If it was not my machine, this proposal would have been stated to the owner, along with s suggestion of what I did to fix it and give them the option of how they wanted their tractor fixed. A #6 sheet metal screw fit in the hole and would tighten. I shortened the screw so as little as possible would protrude through the wall of the pipe, dobbed a little of the J compound on the threads and screwed it in. Then, covered the screw with the balance of the compound that I had mixed up and let it cure. The 3 pt hitch now works flawlessly. Thanks to all whom offered suggestions. As I stated above, I'm a Millwright and I’ve been twisting wrenches for 40 years and never expected to see in issue like this. One other theory I would like to offer other than knocking the assembler, which is incorrect of me to do, as I think that this theory is more likely what happened. With the tin screw in the proximity of the inlet pipe, and machine vibration, it took 45 years for the screw to act like a woodpecker and create the hole.
And a final note for Mike1955. It’s was good decision to buy a new shaft. Putting the J compound in the groove and sanding it smooth, in my opinion, that would not have been a lasting repair. It would look and feel smooth, but it would not as smooth as the new shaft, and it would have cause the new seal to fail prematurely, and you would be redoing your repair.
I’m done!
I figured that I wasn’t going to respond any more because, much to my surprise, some comments In my opinion, and we all have them, were inconsiderate and not helpful. But nobody here knows me, and that’s ok. I did not show where the hole is in the inlet pipe in relation to the rest of the tractor, nor the accessibility to where to hole is. I guess that’s on me for not showing exactly where it is. I also read that some do not post their results or findings so that others may enjoy the benefit of information. That being said, here goes.
Mike1955….there’s nothing sincere about your comment. It is, in my opinion, disrespectful. You did not offer assistance, just a comment that states that I created the hole in the pipe. Thanks! That’s ok, you don’t know me. Quite frankly sir, if this is how you help, when someone who is new to something asks for help, I’m glad you don’t know me. In all sincerity, I do not wish to know you for that reason. And my spelling is better.
Harry in Ky…thanks, I like your comments. I appreciate the fact you took what I said for what it was. A hole in the pipe that was in an area that I have never worked on.
The issue was definitely air in the system, due to the fact of a hole in the pump inlet pipe.
My apologies if I did not fully explain the issue well enough. Thought I had included enough information. Everything that I had done to the tractor to resolve my issue was a step in the right direction. I fixed an external leak that was causing an oil level issue, which in turn would allow air to get into the system, due to the fact that the opening of the inlet pipe would be too close to the surface of the oil and draw in air. Once corrected, it was obvious there was more than one spot allowing air to get into the system. It just had to be determined where.
Willy….Your suggestion would have worked without issue…..absolutely.
In my eyes though, I had 2 options. Completely disassemble the tractor to get the pipe off. That would have meant removing a whole bunch of stuff including the cab, and quite possibly the loader to get the pipe off and weld/ braze it. If it was not my machine, this proposal would have been stated to the owner, along with s suggestion of what I did to fix it and give them the option of how they wanted their tractor fixed. A #6 sheet metal screw fit in the hole and would tighten. I shortened the screw so as little as possible would protrude through the wall of the pipe, dobbed a little of the J compound on the threads and screwed it in. Then, covered the screw with the balance of the compound that I had mixed up and let it cure. The 3 pt hitch now works flawlessly. Thanks to all whom offered suggestions. As I stated above, I'm a Millwright and I’ve been twisting wrenches for 40 years and never expected to see in issue like this. One other theory I would like to offer other than knocking the assembler, which is incorrect of me to do, as I think that this theory is more likely what happened. With the tin screw in the proximity of the inlet pipe, and machine vibration, it took 45 years for the screw to act like a woodpecker and create the hole.
And a final note for Mike1955. It’s was good decision to buy a new shaft. Putting the J compound in the groove and sanding it smooth, in my opinion, that would not have been a lasting repair. It would look and feel smooth, but it would not as smooth as the new shaft, and it would have cause the new seal to fail prematurely, and you would be redoing your repair.
I’m done!
