Dopp Creek
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I test drove a 1969 8000 today. I noticed two things; the brakes were "soft" at the pedals, meaning they had alot of travel before engaging and would not completely lock up the wheel, left or right. Also, when engaging the clutch to stop, the tractor did not roll far but came to a stop as though the brakes were dragging.
Another thing was the PTO would not disengage. With the engine off ,you could not turn the PTO shaft by hand. When running, it would not stop. I noticed that the PTO lever would not fully engage but stopped about 3/4" short of full travel. It felt like the linkage might be stuck/frozen at the upper end. I think this tractor has pulled implements most of it's life doing tillage rather than haying or any 3 pt work.
Can anyone offer ideas on causes and solutions? The owner is willing to deal some but I need to know what I'm getting in to. Engine and tranny sound/feel great, no leaks.Dual Power worked in all gears. Only leak I saw was at the hydraulic pump inside by the right wheel. I could see RTV boogers hanging out so it has been off at some point. I plan to use it for haying and some tillage.
Thanks for the help! Tim
Another thing was the PTO would not disengage. With the engine off ,you could not turn the PTO shaft by hand. When running, it would not stop. I noticed that the PTO lever would not fully engage but stopped about 3/4" short of full travel. It felt like the linkage might be stuck/frozen at the upper end. I think this tractor has pulled implements most of it's life doing tillage rather than haying or any 3 pt work.
Can anyone offer ideas on causes and solutions? The owner is willing to deal some but I need to know what I'm getting in to. Engine and tranny sound/feel great, no leaks.Dual Power worked in all gears. Only leak I saw was at the hydraulic pump inside by the right wheel. I could see RTV boogers hanging out so it has been off at some point. I plan to use it for haying and some tillage.
Thanks for the help! Tim