OC3 started making grinding noise??

sillycat41

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[/b]Hello - I own a 1950's vintage Oliver OC3 and am hoping to get some tips on diagnosing a problem. Last fall I discovered a local mechanic who worked on Olivers and had a worn sprocket replaced because the track kept coming off. He also checked a few other things as it hadn't been used in a couple of years and he said it was in pretty good shape for it's age. It seemed to run fine for the few times we used it for removing snow. The other day when in gear it started making a grinding noise... when in reverse and clutch was released. Only makes the noise when moving. When applying the clutch in the noise goes away.

My knowledge of tractor mechanics is very limited. Hoping someone might have some insight into the problem and whether I can fix it myself or have to get it hauled into the shop again as I'm sure repairs will be expensive. $$
Thanks in advance.
 


If it only shows up when moving, the it's in the drive train. See of you can pin point where it's coming from. Could be front bearing or other bearings in the transmission or all the way to track bearings.
 
If he replaced a sprocket and checked out ''a few other things'', I'd be letting him know right now that
something's going on.
 
[b:237548f884] Okay thanks.[/b:237548f884] Sounds like an expensive repair no matter where the noise is coming from. :( Now the question is do I want to put more money into it? Is it worth fixing? :(
 
Depends on what's wrong. I think that was a Clark transmission. If it's too bad, best bet would be to buy one with
a bad engine for parts. They turn up cheap now and then.
 

Likely even better - get one with a wrecked under-carriage. Likely even cheaper than just a wrecked engine.

It s the undercarriage that is mega-expensive to overhaul, I understand?
 

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