Hello all,
I have a new-to-me IH T340 in fairly good shape I'm new and my manuals are on order and not here yet.
First thing: It is hard to first get into gear. For example, after starting the engine I will shift the main transmission into first then try to push the forward/reverse shuttle into a position - much grinding ensues! Lowering throttle helps some but not much. Once in gear it goes from forward to reverse without much issue – it’s really that first time that seems to be problematic.
What can I do or check to understand this issue more? Should I fiddle with any clutch adjustment? Should I shift in a different way (i.e. double clutching or change the order of operations, etc.?
Any ideas what the root problem is?
Second: it needs hydraulic fluid. I do not plan to run this in the winter at all. Is there a relatively inexpensive (maybe somewhat thick) fluid that people recommend with these old machines? Is there something that is somewhat “environmentally friendly” to help me feel better about inevitable leaks?
Thanks – this site is a great resource!
I have a new-to-me IH T340 in fairly good shape I'm new and my manuals are on order and not here yet.
First thing: It is hard to first get into gear. For example, after starting the engine I will shift the main transmission into first then try to push the forward/reverse shuttle into a position - much grinding ensues! Lowering throttle helps some but not much. Once in gear it goes from forward to reverse without much issue – it’s really that first time that seems to be problematic.
What can I do or check to understand this issue more? Should I fiddle with any clutch adjustment? Should I shift in a different way (i.e. double clutching or change the order of operations, etc.?
Any ideas what the root problem is?
Second: it needs hydraulic fluid. I do not plan to run this in the winter at all. Is there a relatively inexpensive (maybe somewhat thick) fluid that people recommend with these old machines? Is there something that is somewhat “environmentally friendly” to help me feel better about inevitable leaks?
Thanks – this site is a great resource!