shade tree welder, I have a 2002 TC40S and there is no mention/caution of this in my operator's manual. I do see in your Ref 02 Service Bulletin with the date of "0606" so I beleive this emission control change/fiasco took place much later than my tractor's birth date. There are however references to the TC40-A so all of you "A" series owners-take heed of what stw had to go through. Thank you for the cautionary post and I hope this turns well for you and your tractor.
Nickel, does your tractor have an external valve cover breather?
Was that a wise thing to do? I understand why you did it I use Never seize on most everything too but what do the torque specs say, dry or lubed.
Not pickin', just inquiring
....Mike
Does not state dry or lubed, but I have had to dick around with too many
broken bolts in my life not to anti-sieze everything I can and that makes
sense to. Also I know that debate always going on about torque value of lubed
and dry bolts, etc. etc. Torque vs. actual bolt stretch is only a good guess
and can be effected by soooooooo mmmmaaaaannnnnyyyyy other variables
such as type of finish on the bolts (black oxide, chromate, zinc, cadmium,
etc.) surface finish of the bolt, surface finish of the mating part, material of
the mating surface (aluminum, cast iron, steel) corrosion condition of the
mating parts, machined thread fit, you can go on and on. I lube them, I torque
them, on the high end if given a range, and I move on. I have never sheared
a bolt or had an equipment related failure.
General Update:
Good progress tonight, got everything on but the hood bracket, air cleaner
and refill fluids. Everything went smoothly. 'cept the fat old man got tired
and hungry, SWMBO took me and the kids out to dinnner. Filet and shrimp,
yummy....
I am going to just fill the cooling system with water, and a little coolant
conditioner, for tomorrow and I have a **** load of chores to get done then
drain the system and refill with EG coolant.
Basically the same with then engine oil, fill it run it for the day. Drain, filter
change and refill with fresh oil for the winter. I also have the hydralic system
filters to change.