As a kid on the farm in Northern Michigan we had a Case 800B. We always had problems grinding gears, you sometimes had to hold the clutch in awhile before shifting. Another thing way backing up to hook onto an implement or wagon, you couldn?t release the clutch gently, it was either engaged or not engaged, couldn?t let it out easily. Found out that if you applied the brake at the same time it would ease back then.
This was a 1959 model and I?m not sure if my Dad complained to the dealer or not about it, probably not. Eventually I remember that one gear, I think it was 5th or 6th that it would pop out of occasionally. Also the case-o-matic became sluggish with time.
Would have been nice if there were computers and forums back then, 1960?s , to discuss issues like there is today. Would have solved some of the tractor problems we had back then.
Now, I?m retired and own a nice 1961 430 diesel with a triple range, I like much better than the 800b with COM. But I?ve long been away fro: the farm but still have fond memories.
Just thought I?d share those thoughts this morning.
Jim
This was a 1959 model and I?m not sure if my Dad complained to the dealer or not about it, probably not. Eventually I remember that one gear, I think it was 5th or 6th that it would pop out of occasionally. Also the case-o-matic became sluggish with time.
Would have been nice if there were computers and forums back then, 1960?s , to discuss issues like there is today. Would have solved some of the tractor problems we had back then.
Now, I?m retired and own a nice 1961 430 diesel with a triple range, I like much better than the 800b with COM. But I?ve long been away fro: the farm but still have fond memories.
Just thought I?d share those thoughts this morning.
Jim