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NEW ADDITION OLIVER 1655

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JEFF

08-07-2000 18:55:33




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JUST GOT HOME WITH A NEW ADDITON TO MY OLIVER COLLECTION. A 1973 OLIVER 1655 DIESEL WFE
OVER/UNDER. IT TOOK ALMOST 2 HOURS (20 MILES) DRIVING ON BACK ROADS TO GET IT HOME. IT REALLY GOT A WORK OUT ON SOME OF THOSE HILLS. IT JOINS A 1956 SUPER 55 AND A 1953 OC-6 . I'M SURE I MAY HAVE SOME GOOD QUESTIONS FOR MY FELLOW COLLECTORS.

JEFF




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Big Jim

08-09-2000 14:28:55




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 Re: NEW ADDITION OLIVER 1655 in reply to JEFF, 08-07-2000 18:55:33  
I also own a 1973 model Oliver 1655 Diesel. I purchsed it in 1995 with 5000 hours on it. Now has about 5800 hours on it. Haven't had any serious trouble with it and is a real handy tractor. Not a good starter in cold weather. Like the other poster said, buy yourself a can of ether if you live in a cold climate area. Good Luck!



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jeff

08-10-2000 06:51:42




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 Re: Re: NEW ADDITION OLIVER 1655 in reply to Big Jim, 08-09-2000 14:28:55  
even with a block heater?



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Shepherd

08-10-2000 11:33:09




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 Re: Re: Re: NEW ADDITION OLIVER 1655 in reply to jeff, 08-10-2000 06:51:42  
YES. almost all of the diesel olivers are very cold natured. It takes a minimum of two hours of a block heater, a good set of glow plugs and even then the 1655 will have to crank over a minute to start and have to warm up for about 5 to 10 minutes. And this is at not even freezing temps yet. My 1855 is better about starting but it too takes a while. Something about the Wakashw engines, they do better in the heat.

You guys be careful using eather in these engines, too much banging around trying to start them can twist your block and eat out the main bearings--watched it happen to an oliver--that is a new motor.

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JEFF

08-10-2000 17:40:23




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: NEW ADDITION OLIVER 1655 in reply to Shepherd, 08-10-2000 11:33:09  
THANX FOR THE INFO. IT GETS COLD IN NORTH WESTERN PA. SO LOOKS LIKE I'M IN FOR A LITTLE FUN.
MY OWNERS MANUAL WON'T BE IN FOR 2 WEEKS. SO IN THE MEAN TIME. WHAT WIEGHT OF OIL GOES IN

1) THE HYDRALIC HIGH LOW

2) THE REAR END ( I NOTICE A FILTER UNDER THE FOOT REST)
3) THE MAIN STEERING AND THREE POINT HYDRALICS

THE OIL COOLER IN FRONT OF THE RADIATOR IS LEAKING
SOME WHERE AND I DON'T WANT TO RUN THE HIGH/LOW SHIFT LOW ON OIL.

ALSO I DON'T SEE ANY GLOW PLUGS? BUT IT DOES HAVE
A PRE HEATER IN THE INTAKE TUBE.

THIS IS MY FIRST DIESEL HOPE I'M NOT DISAPPOINTED .

JEFF

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Sam M.

08-11-2000 10:06:32




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: NEW ADDITION OLIVER 1655 in reply to JEFF, 08-10-2000 17:40:23  
I have a 1555 which is very similar to the 1655 . A man I cut hay with has a 1655 which he uses to cut hay using a rotary cutter and to run a Vermeer 605 round baler . It is a good tractor but does tend to be very cold natured. In response to your questions , the over under shifter uses automatic tranmission fluid , i believe suffix type A . There should be a filter for the over under shifter located on the right side of the tractor . NAPA has filters which will fit this application - I believe the Napa numberis 1307. The transmission and differential use gear oil typically 80/90 weight . There are two drain plugs under the tractor , one for the transmission and one for the back end . The filter you see on the left under the platform is for the gear oil .It uses the same tpye filteras the over under shifter .There is also an uptake screen for the gear oil pump which needs to be cleaned . The plug for this is located under the tractor . The steering and three point hitch run off the same pump and use hydraulic fluid . The fill cap and dip stick for the hydraulic fluid are in an area under the seat .

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Shepherd

08-11-2000 05:24:31




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: NEW ADDITION OLIVER 1655 in reply to JEFF, 08-10-2000 17:40:23  
Jeff, I am not sure about all of the fluids, I would have to look in my owners manuel to find out. I always put in what the manuel says to. You are right -- the 1655 runs a large "air heater" in the intake tube-- I call it a glow plug for lack of a better term. It has a syloinoid that turns the plug on, you should hear it click when you engage it. These are prone for going bad, but they are only about $10 at the agco dealer. I really do not think you will be dissappointed. The 283 is a tough engine and pulls hard as long as you keep it wound up. I have had my tractor for 15 years and done very little to it.

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Shepherd

08-08-2000 13:20:28




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 Re: NEW ADDITION OLIVER 1655 in reply to JEFF, 08-07-2000 18:55:33  
I own a 1655 and an 1855 and they both work great. Take some pictures so we can see your new "toy"



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DWM

08-07-2000 20:15:56




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 Re: NEW ADDITION OLIVER 1655 in reply to JEFF, 08-07-2000 18:55:33  
Regarding your 1655, I purchased one equipped the same way new in late 1971 and farmed with it for 12 years. Had a 546 4-16s moldboard plow, (remember those?), a 252 disc (still have it), etc. Sold the 1655 and plow near the end of my farming career in the early 80s. Still have the duals for it. Still have the 1550 we did most everything with, too.
I'd have to say the 1550 gas has been more trouble free, but the 1655 was a good tractor. Had to keep a can of ether handy, it was cold natured. They were rated at 70 horsepower on the PTO. I sold it in '84 with the plow, and sometimes wonder where it is. Serial #228 890 490. I would work toward getting an operator's, I & T service, and parts manual if possible. They'll be helpful. Good luck!! dwm

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