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It sounds like you have a fine tractor that should provide years of good service if timely attention is given to its maintenance in the future. The 65 I have now is the same one I learned to drive in the mid 1960"s. In my opinion you should check the condition of the front axle pivot bushings. The main bushing has a fairly thin wall (about 1/16 inch) and could need replacement with the hours you mention. If caught in time it is not a big job, but let go it can run into some dollars at the machine shop. This check becomes more important if your tractor was ever fitted with a front loader. Engine oil? How much do you think of your engine?
How much are you willing to pay for the oil? I use synthetic 10W40. It costs alot. But I am the one that invested my time and money to overhaul my engine a few years ago. So I guess it is easier for me to justify the added cost for a synthetic oil. If your engine has any oil leaks I wouldn"t advise synthetic, it will leak worse with synthetic oil. I use the current version of Permatran (I think it is Permatran III) in the trans./rear end. I get it from the local Massey dealer. It makes the hydraulics work much faster than the oil your owners manual suggests. In the planetaties I use a 90 weight gear oil with Lucas oil stabilizer added. I run the oil level here at the top of the check hole. You will most likely not have a problem running the oil level at the bottom of the check hole UNLESS you use the tractor on a plow. With the left wheel on the higher, unplowed ground the outer seal will starve for oil and eventually leak. So if you are going to plow much just put in a little extra oil so the seals will get lube. Just a few ideas for you to consider, I hope one or two will help you to enjoy your tractor as much as I enjoy mine.
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