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JPERT New User
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Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2019 10:46 am Post subject: 1964 Oliver 550 |
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I recently purchased a 550 Oliver I have been checking fluid levels and found no oil showing on the hydraulic Dipstick. I have not received the books I ordered so can someone tell the capacity? |
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chucksoliver77 Tractor Expert
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Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2019 11:07 am Post subject: Re: 1964 Oliver 550 |
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9 quarts |
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coshoo Tractor Guru
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Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2019 6:30 pm Post subject: Re: 1964 Oliver 550 |
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But don't just pour in 9 quarts- add a quart, check the dipstick. Repeat. It could be just below the stick. |
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SW3 Regular
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Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2019 8:27 pm Post subject: Re: 1964 Oliver 550 |
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Welcome! You will love your new 550! Here is a link to an article that can be found on the left side of this site under, Research and Info, Articles, Maintenance.
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SW3 Regular
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Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2019 8:32 pm Post subject: Re: 1964 Oliver 550 |
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Also, the hydraulic oil is held above the rear end gear oil. There is a steel pan below the hyd oil that sometimes develops rust holes and then the hyd oil will leak down into the rear end gear oil. So just keep an eye on the hyd oil level. To check the rear end gear oil there is a square pipe plug just above and to the right of the pto shaft. The gear oil should be level with the bottom of the hole. Capacity is 5 gallons. I use 80W-90 gear oil. Good luck! |
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Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2019 3:34 pm Post subject: Re: 1964 Oliver 550 |
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Thank you all for the help and information. Today I spent the day at the farm store getting bushings and pins to tighten up the seat. It was so worn the gear shift knob was hard to maneuver around the seat. I am a 30 year retired Caterpillar mechanic. The fun is just beginning. |
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