Wounded Mahindra

[SPYDERLK]

Buck12 -- having seen how other companies tuck filters up tight with protection from "stuff", the mahindra with the filter hanging down vertically doesn't sound intelligent. I would certainly lay blame on the engineering department --> who else? Certainly not the tree for breaking the filter...

Absolutely. ... A soft underbelly on a tractor is poor. There is no way you can damage the bottom side of my JD. The Kubs are not as good, but acceptable. The Mahindra has so much soft stuff that the odds are against you any time you stray from the open field. Even with low debris the tires can tip it up to catch a soft spot. Then youre losing hyd fluid, engine oil, or fuel. :thumbdown:
larry

 

[buck12]

Buck12 -- having seen how other companies tuck filters up tight with protection from "stuff", the mahindra with the filter hanging down vertically doesn't sound intelligent. I would certainly lay blame on the engineering department --> who else? Certainly not the tree for breaking the filter...

The filter is between the transmission and the fender and I don't think it hangs lower than the transmission. I may look at making some kind of skid plate when I get the tractor home. I don't think the Mitsubishi made Mahindras have some of the things hanging low that the larger tractors have.

 

[buck12]

My friend with the tool and die shop is going to be able fix the filter assembly. He is saving me a few $$ which is always nice.

 

[Ford tractor]

Glad you are getting the part fixed for less $$$. Can your buddy also slap on a bottom plate to keep it from occurring again?

 

[buck12]

Glad you are getting the part fixed for less $$$. Can your buddy also slap on a bottom plate to keep it from occurring again?

I am going to take a look at what can be done when I get the tractor out of the briar thicket and back home.

 

[enfeildjerry]

Try having your buddy with the shop tapping the filter casting and installing a new threaded adapter. I broke a similar mount and took my filter to the hardware store plumbing section and found something that worked. This was years ago but you might still have a chance. Just remember to leave plenty of oil flow room when you thread an adapter into the casting. Good Luck.

 

[buck12]

Try having your buddy with the shop tapping the filter casting and installing a new threaded adapter. I broke a similar mount and took my filter to the hardware store plumbing section and found something that worked. This was years ago but you might still have a chance. Just remember to leave plenty of oil flow room when you thread an adapter into the casting. Good Luck.

That is exactly what he is doing. He said he would keep the same inside diameter. He should have it ready tomorrow and picked up a new filter today. The bad part is the tractor is in the middle of a thicket. Not the best place to work on something.

 

[wedge40]

Buck just a suggestion.
Grab a small 7x9 tarp to put down under the tractor before you start to work on it. Makes it easier to work, and if you drop something small, you're not looking around on the ground.
If you have canvas that works the best.

Wedge

 

[buck12]

Got her running. I took a couple of scrap half sheets of OSB to lay on. I lost more hydraulic fluid than I thought. I will take a couple more gallons tomorrow and hopefully finish bush hogging.

 

[jakobvh]

Poor engineering. I'm always amazed at some of the mechanical designs that make into production. Had a neighbor who owned an Escort and oil filter was between the engine and firewall. A real PIA to get to. I've always said the guys who design these thing need to work in a repair shop for a year before they are allowed to work on designs.
But something I wouldn't have thought twice about when looking at new tractors. Hopefully when the time come I will remember this.

Wedge

As a current engineering student I am consistently amazed by the CRAP some "engineers" are dreaming up. 90% of people I work and study with get very quickly stumped when I point out that yes their design will work on paper, but there is no way it can be practically fabricated or used. I worked in a machine shop since I was 16 and have worked on cars and machines since I was roughly 8, so I have a good understanding of the practical side of engineering, which helps tremendously when looking for work! Still workin on the theory

Anyway, I should get back to studying for my finals and not reading TBN threads!