New member, new (old) TO30

MikeTO30

New User
Just bought a 52 TO30 Z129 with loader, scraper blade, small ripper. New to old tractors, but I'm a pretty decent mechanic and do all my own minor maintenance on various lawn tools, dirt bikes/quads, and cars/trucks.

This 52 has maintenance records going back about 20 years from the last owner. Needs a water pump (leaking) and some minor hydraulic work - loader leaks down a bit over time. Oil pressure looks ok (15 lbs at idle) and it starts/runs/drives pretty good. I'm looking for a small flail mower for it to cut my fields too.

Looking forward to learning a lot from the group here.

Mike in Shingle Springs, CA
 
Hi Mike,
I"m just "down the road" from you in Oakdale, a little southeast of Stockton.
I had a TO30 and liked it until the block cracked.
Just don"t let it overheat, (fix the waterpump) and she"ll be great. I now have a TO35 and it"s been great too.
A lot of knowledge on this board and let me be the first to welcome you.

Chuck
 
Thanks Chuck. I plan to go through it next Saturday and check cooling, intake, and electrical real close and replace/repair any parts that look shaky before I really use it. Fresh oil/filters too. Then I know where I started at least.

M
 
Mike,

Welcome to the board. You probally want to get the shop service manual. E-mail me and I can direct you to the site that has the best prices on manuals.

Jeff
 

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