Re: What steps in a tractor evaluation?

Posted by Steven@AZ on March 15, 2007 at 05:23:37 from (24.121.155.253):

In Reply to: What steps in a tractor evaluation? posted by Mike CA on March 14, 2007 at 23:09:16:

Hey Mike, does this one have a wide front too?

Definitaly check oil levels in the transmission/rearend and engine. Pull the drain plugs slowly, just enough to let a drop or two of oil out to make sure there isn't water. Do this BEFORE you move it around or turn the engine over. After you have moved it or turned the engine over, check it again to see if the oil is milky. My H had 3 gallons of water in the rearend and 1 gallon of goo, plus several bad bearings and chewed up gears...

Look for evidence of any cracks in the castings, see if the bolts into the front bolster and bell housing are tight holding the framerails. I bought an H with stripped holes in the bellhousing...

Do you have a compression gauge? Hand cranking or with the starter on a cold engine you should get at least 80 to 90 psi if it's any good.

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• Re: What steps in a tractor evaluation? Mike CA 08:26:47 03/15/07 (0)

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