bulldog6276
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Hello everyone!!!!! I’ve never owned a tractor and have been reading up on this tractor I just bought. Some have went as far as to say “it is one of the best tractors ever made” seeing that quote or something similar to it made me pull the trigger on this guy. However I do have some questions.
I am mechanically inclined Auto tech for close to 15 years at a mom and pop shop and I’m sure I could figure all this out but I think it’s best to ask before I just take stuff apart.
1. Got a pretty good oil leak from rear main seal area. I know the tractor has to be split to put the rear main in however I have seen some folks say it could be a pan gasket as well and im not sure if I need to split the tractor or not to do this? It’s a pretty heavy leak so it needs to be fixed soon. But I’ll keep oil in it until I get a chance to fix it.
2. Changing the Oil, a lot of folks say rotella 15/40 and a 837595M91 oil filter. Any reason to not use a Napa 1188 filter?
3. Fuel filters same as above can I use Napa brand? Can I convert it to a spin on filter? Maybe that filters better?
4. Where or what brand can I get some tie rod ends? Assuming that’s what they are called on a tractor. (The end of the long bar that come from the steering box)
5. The steering box seems to have a little play in it, is that something to be concerned with? Or can just let it ride?
6. Anything service wise I should do to the tractor before really using it? I put a new battery in with new terminals today, and I put new front tires and tubes on it yesterday.
Thank y’all so much!
over all I’m tickled and thrilled to own my first tractor, I have more questions on how to properly plow a field. As well I have most implements. The tractor came with a roto tiller. I have a turn plow (dual 16s I think) , a harrow, a root rake, a bush hog, and a box blade. I got all my implements from my great grand paw my dad still has both his tractors (8n and a 9n)
1. Do I need to go back to the beginning of the row before I drop the plow or can I just go back and forth like mowing a yard?
2. Should I turn it then use the harrow?
3. I’m planting sunflowers on around a acre first if that helps anything
I am mechanically inclined Auto tech for close to 15 years at a mom and pop shop and I’m sure I could figure all this out but I think it’s best to ask before I just take stuff apart.
1. Got a pretty good oil leak from rear main seal area. I know the tractor has to be split to put the rear main in however I have seen some folks say it could be a pan gasket as well and im not sure if I need to split the tractor or not to do this? It’s a pretty heavy leak so it needs to be fixed soon. But I’ll keep oil in it until I get a chance to fix it.
2. Changing the Oil, a lot of folks say rotella 15/40 and a 837595M91 oil filter. Any reason to not use a Napa 1188 filter?
3. Fuel filters same as above can I use Napa brand? Can I convert it to a spin on filter? Maybe that filters better?
4. Where or what brand can I get some tie rod ends? Assuming that’s what they are called on a tractor. (The end of the long bar that come from the steering box)
5. The steering box seems to have a little play in it, is that something to be concerned with? Or can just let it ride?
6. Anything service wise I should do to the tractor before really using it? I put a new battery in with new terminals today, and I put new front tires and tubes on it yesterday.
Thank y’all so much!
over all I’m tickled and thrilled to own my first tractor, I have more questions on how to properly plow a field. As well I have most implements. The tractor came with a roto tiller. I have a turn plow (dual 16s I think) , a harrow, a root rake, a bush hog, and a box blade. I got all my implements from my great grand paw my dad still has both his tractors (8n and a 9n)
1. Do I need to go back to the beginning of the row before I drop the plow or can I just go back and forth like mowing a yard?
2. Should I turn it then use the harrow?
3. I’m planting sunflowers on around a acre first if that helps anything