I just wanted to send a public 'thank you' out to Tim Sweeney for all the help lately. I had some major engine trouble with a 4440 that I recently purchased. I took the tractor up to my high school ag shop where some of the FFA boys did a tear-down and out of frame overhaul on this tractor. Tim has been so helpful along the way, offering advice, specialty tools and even his time.
Yesterday Tim and his high school helper, Kendrick stopped at the shop to show the kids how to install a rear main seal, adjust the clutch, and get the engine bolted back up to the tractor. The kids got to work with a world-class mechanic (instead of their in-over-his-head teacher [me]). The kids had a blast working with him and learned a good deal in a few hours. They talked about it for a while after he left. I'm not sure where we would be without his help and assistance on this project.
I read these forums and ask questions way more than I offer advice. I am just smart enough to realize how much knowledge there is on this site and how lucky we are to have a place to go for it. TimS is one of the most helpful people on here. I see posts from him daily, always helping someone else out with top-quality advice that comes from years of experience and his willingness to help others.
Thanks Tim.
Yesterday Tim and his high school helper, Kendrick stopped at the shop to show the kids how to install a rear main seal, adjust the clutch, and get the engine bolted back up to the tractor. The kids got to work with a world-class mechanic (instead of their in-over-his-head teacher [me]). The kids had a blast working with him and learned a good deal in a few hours. They talked about it for a while after he left. I'm not sure where we would be without his help and assistance on this project.
I read these forums and ask questions way more than I offer advice. I am just smart enough to realize how much knowledge there is on this site and how lucky we are to have a place to go for it. TimS is one of the most helpful people on here. I see posts from him daily, always helping someone else out with top-quality advice that comes from years of experience and his willingness to help others.
Thanks Tim.