Posted by Jenna on June 21, 2011 at 23:32:22 from (174.24.217.223):
Howdy, folks! Name's Jenna, and I'm chilling up in Washington state with my country grandfather. He's been living out here in Graham (...The non-locals might know it better as "Ho-Dunk") for the past 36 years as he tells it. And all this time, he's had some outdoor pick-power. To my understanding, this was originally in the form of a Ford bulldozer, but right now he's reliant on an Oliver 1255 tractor.
Unfortunately, I'll be moving out of state quite soon and will be unable to help the old man around the place. He and my mother will require full use of the charming old smoke-belching beast of a machine. It's got a share of problems, and I was hoping to get some information on how to fix them.
I'm only a college student, and our family isn't rolling around in enough dollar bills to get this Oliver fixed professionally - BUT I do have a full shop at my disposal, including a 12-ton crane and truck ramps strong enough to hold a bull-dozer. It's just a matter of me not knowing where to start and generally lacking experience.
So, any DIY tune-up jockeys, I'd be more than grateful for some advice. <3
The tractor has lost it's power-steering (Something I'm prioritizing because grandpa can barely turn the wheel anymore)
It has a hydraulic bucket that works, but seems lacking in power.
The brakes are going out on it, but still function somewhat.
And I've no idea how long it has been as such, but the thing belches black smoke from it's exhaust pipe. I've no good inclination as to how to fix this issue, as it is a diesel motor. The tune-up hints I've come across strongly imply gasoline engines.
If I could get any one of these things straightened out for this machine, I'm positive that the old man can continue being independent and stubborn as always, thanks in advance to anyone offering advice. I really appreciate it.
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