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Gonna replace points, condenser, cap and rotor. How do I verify the coil with a volt meter? Thanks guys!

No spark. Put the volt meter to it, getting 12v to the positive side of the coil, nothing to the other side. It's new, or was when bought 6 years ago, never used. Defective coil? Says ABC509 12V Internally resisted on it. I'll try a replacement. What's the right coil to use? Thanks

I'll try that John. So what do I do- place the plug wire so it can ground out on metal and watch while I crank it?

Amp meter apparently dead, doesn't move at all. Ignition switch was working 6 years ago.

I've ignored my super A for 5-6 years, trying to fire it up, won't start. Been in a shed the whole time. New 12volt battery, new alternator which I bought 6 years ago and installed yesterday, paper says ADR0152Y. Negative ground. New coil, internal resistor. Wiring matches diagram I got with...

And I was warned against towing my max of 10,000 lbs with my Dodge 2500. This guy was 16,000 lbs. over. Ouch.

Thanks all. I'm going to wait and see. Tractor doesnt get a lot of use to begin with. I'm willing to tolerate a small leak for a long time and wait to fix until I'm bored enough looking for something to do.

The glow plug light on my 2003 L3430 always comes on at least a few seconds no matter the temp. I wonder if your dash light died.

That's pretty much what I figured, Hay Dude. Thanks for your input.

My 2003 L3430 4wd leaks a bit of 80/90 at the turning joint for the right wheel, not the left. Enough leaks to wet the inside of the tire a bit but not a lot. I jacked the front end up and shook the wheel and the joint has only the slightest detectable play. Checked fluid level and it only...

Stork's plows in Penn. buys used plows, refurbishes them and sells them for a lot less than new. I got a Western "pro" model from them, and even with shipping to Calif. it was around $3500 or more, then a local shop installed for $800 or so. I have a half mile of gravel road that occasionally...

Sell the tractor used, have the buyer write two checks, one to Kubota and one to you. That is, if you can sell it for more than you owe on it. If you just give it to Kubota you lose all, I think.

I recently got a 95 Dodge Ram Cummins which the previous owner had done a lot of repair on. Paid $8,000. I know I'll have to put money into it, but far less getting a new one which doesnt have as good an engine.

Romex is not rated for underground burial. Dangerous. But code does not prohibit romex in conduit, FYI. You haven't spoken about the amperage requirements for the water feature pump. Maybe the existing wire isnt big enough to begin with. Take the time and expense to put in conduit, wire and...

Mulch under the trees with straw to knock down the weeds and build organic mulch.

Yeah, I've read other posts where they say its as much about speed as horsepower. An auger can only move so much snow in a given time. This thrower will not be used much, it's for the rare times we get too much snow to blade. So I can go slow. Not going to upgrade to a 50hp tractor.

Thanks leonz

Hi Midwesterner- It's a rear mount cat 1 three point, so no subframe. I have no other remotes, just loader and backhoe circuits. I may need to rig up a controller valve or whatever. Im concerned about the power issue. I wonder what the manufacturer says. Cant get the manual free on line, have...

Electric tractors will have to work their way into the market gradually, and prove themselves. Every buyer chooses what will work for their needs, and only makes the hard buying decision when they absolutely have to. At that moment an electric has to be a better or competitive choice. Eventually.

Hi folks- I posted this in attachments too. Looking for input/experience on a NH 74 csr snow thrower. There's one available near me, little or no use, for $3000. Fair price? Manual rotator, hyd. chute. Plan to operate it with Kubota L3430GST, 28hp pto. Enough hp? Will my backhoe hyd. circuit...

Hi folks- I have the chance to get a New Holland 74csr snow thrower that has not been used much or at all for $3000. Good price? Manual rotator. -Are these good snowthrowers? I wont use it much, but when needed it needs to work. -I will operate it with a Kubota L3430GST, 28hp at the PTO...

Help me out, Kubota gurus; Bought a block heater for my 2003 L3430 GST, but I guess I got the wrong one. Part I got is 70000-73595. It is the type that pushes in with O ring seal. Instructions say to instal on front of cyl. head, but not possible because water pump is in the way. I knocked out...

Is Mahindra the only manufacturer now with a CUT that doesn稚 have def, dpf, recharge, or any of the other irritating or costly tier IV add-ons?

Hi folks- Well looks like I’m getting close to retiring, moving rural, and time to get a 40-50hp CUT for snow clearing, grading, road repair etc. I know what capabilities I want to end up with, and getting all those used off craigslist is a pain. So I’m thinking of buying new. My question is...

My latest acquisition- an early 50s Windolph crawler with a Wisconsin AHH engine and simple hydraulics. I can find little to no information on the web on these tractors. Anybody know anything about them? Fortunately for me, the tractor is in good original condition so I don稚 need parts. But I壇...

Hi folks- considering an old Oliver OC3 track loader as a snow removal tool. I'm at 4000 feet in the California Sierras with 1/2 mile of gravel road. Some winters there's no snow, but we can get a four foot dump on occasion. Usually 6-24 inch snows. Those I can blade with a truck or tractor. But...

Looking for wisdom about these touch control hydraulics systems. Bought my Super A about a year ago, when I got it home I changed out all the fluids. Hydraulic fluid was pretty dirty and there was sludgy gunk in the bottom of the block. Cleaned it best I could, filled it with Hytran, ran it...

Saw this tractor locally with a for sale sign. Haven't contacted owner yet. Investigated, it's the 'unstyled' variety, serial 262. All there, not running, tires shot, very rusty, can still just barely see logo on sides, gauges smashed. Been ignored for years, probably a good start for a...

I guess this is the best place to put this thread. I've been looking at older utility tractors in the 60-70 hp range to maintain a gravel road, clear snow in winter (occasionally deep) and drag a grading scraper uphill 1/2 mile. So I see a lot of old Internationals available, like 460s, 560s...

Looking at an International 460 (1960 or so) with an old style loader on it. I've seen pics of these on older tractors but I know nothing about them. Can anyone give me a general idea of the capacities of these things- are they much lighter duty than later loaders made with rectangular tube...

Going to need an 8-24 R1 for my Super A. Like to find a good used, if possible. Freight from the Midwest is more than the tire, so I'll buy one here in California. What's the best way to find one? I could call the IH dealer but I'm sure they'll quote a new price, probably not the lowest. Any...

Don't know what switches this tractor originally had, but here's a pic of what's there now. No decals. The picture completely hides a third single-toggle switch (behind gear shift) the function of which I don't know and haven't bothered to trace yet. Toggle on right is front lights, no other...

Got an electrical problem, have no experience sleuthing DC vehicle electrical problems. I do have a volt/amp meter. This is for my 1950 Super A. When I bought it recently, the previous owner told me that it was necessary to disconnect the battery after every use or else the battery would run...

I just discovered that my 1950 Super A does not have a magneto- battery ignition was an option offered by Int. at this time. Still haven't figured out what I need to do to do a proper 12 volt conversion- appreciate it if someone can give me a rundown on the basics. I'll probably do a rewire...

Hi guys, thanks for all your help as I figure out my new acquisition. Changed out all the fluids and it's running well. It was pretty clean inside, for 65 years. No major gunk, but the tranny oil was almost white as milk and gooey like it had foamed up. I put some diesel and atf in it, drove it...

My 1950 Super A (which I just got) had the generator replaced with a 6 volt alternator, and still has a 6 volt battery. Two problems- first, the previous owner said that you have to disconnect the battery when not in use or else it drains. When started, I don't see the amp meter move at all...

Changed the fluid in the hydraulic box on my Super A, now the hydraulics don't work. What did I do- drain the pump so it needs to be primed? How do I fix?

Hello again gents- Thanks for all your Farmall wisdom as I learn about my new acquisition. It's a 1950 SA with a belly blade and a sickle mower. I think I'm leaning toward selling the sickle mower to finance some other implements. I'm in a forest on a hillside and a sickle mower will never be...

Manual I have is for the A model, not Super A, and has a date of 1941, whereas my Super A is a 1950. The lubrication chart in the A manual says to open the clutch access door on the left, put a grease gun on the fitting and give it 10 pumps. That's a lot of grease for one bearing. The previous...

Hi guys- thanks for your patience with a first time tractor owner. The unit I just bought has had little maintenance for the last 5 years or so and has not been used (since he got a Kubota) so I'm going to change all the fluids- hopefully there won't be lots of ugly gunk in the cases...

Do you see any problem using a synthetic oil with an old Super A that hasn't had its engine seals replaced in at least 25 years? Was thinking of using synthetic because the tractor will not get used much and will sit for months at a time. Probably won't put 100 hours on it a year. What oil do...

I want to find a front mount blade for this unit. My question is- how many different blade models did they make, and what do I need to attach it to the hydraulic arm below the gas tank? So what model #s do I look for. Thanks

Can anyone tell me how much wheel weights weigh for Cubs and Super As? I'll try to upload a couple pics. I need to know so I know about how much the tractor weighs for shipping

Well, looks like I might get myself a 60th birthday present. There are several Farmalls I see on Craigslist and I'm going to investigate. I have to drive a way to see them, so I really have to look carefully once and make a decision when I am there, no second chance. So I'm looking for advice...

Well, looks like I might get myself a 60th birthday present. There are several Farmalls I see on Craigslist and I'm going to investigate. I have to drive a way to see them, so I really have to look carefully once and make a decision when I am there, no second chance. So I'm looking for advice...

Hi folks, looking for a little advice here from those of you with wells on your property. Next week a driller will be on my site and will start drilling a well. I plan to install the pump, wire and pipe myself. So I've been surfing the web looking at pump options. There are a lot of brands-...

Been investigating tractors for years, eventually I'll take the plunge. Big question will be should i get a turbo. I guess, but not sure, that the turbos are a recent thing, so I probably won't find a used one. Do you have to buy a new tractor to get a turbo? Fill me in on the advantages/...

Where I will keep my tractor once I buy, it will be impractical to haul it to a dealer for maintenance, so I have to do maintenance myself. Looking at a 30hp CUT/SCUT, not sure what brand I will buy. What's involved with regular maintenance on a hydrostatic trans? Drop the pan, make...

I'm researching what tractor to buy, and have noticed that occasionally a TYM or Cub Cadet SCUT comes into the used ads- always at a significantly lower price than comparably sized Kubotas, Deeres, NH, Mahindra etc. TYM is South Korean I believe, and should be a well made unit, and CCs are...

Convert your tractors to electric. Sounds extreme or even nutty at this point, but if diesel hits $5-6 everyone will be scrambling. Some tech sectors are gearing up to do hybrid conversions of existing fleet trucks and vans. Check these links; http://www.calcars.org/ice-conversions.html...

Hi folks- Whats the difference between a YM2610 and YM2620? The 26 means 26 hp to the PTO, I think. "D" after the number means 4wd, right? Whats the difference between 10 and 20? Thanks JG

For those of you in the central California area, there is a wholesale steel fence supply business in Sacramento that is going out of business and selling small quantities to the public until they sell out their stock. Good time to get those galvanized posts you haven't bought cause they cost too...

Hi folks- Who can give me a good recommendation on a Yanmar reconditioned dealer on the West Coast (central Cal)? Not interested in Vietnamese recons. There is 'Best Used Tractor' but their website is so full of hype bull**** that I kind of shy away from them- but maybe I shouldn't...

I looked at and drove a 16hp Cub loboy, 1953, today, which is for sale. Both reverse and 1st gear make noticeable gear noise. 2nd and 3rd gears don't do this at all. Is the gear growling in low gears normal for these units? Owner says he's had it 35 years and "it's always been like that"...

So they say, the price of oil will top $200 a barrel within 10 years. The president of Toyota says their company is anticipating the day that the cost of gasoline for autos will be prohibitive, so they are investing in alternative drive trains. So, if I buy a tractor today that I want to...

Wondering if those of you who see a lot of used CUT sales are seeing lower prices right now, and if you think the prices will rise when, if, the economy picks up. Right now, here in California, looks like I could find a 30hp hydro with FEL and scraper, under 500 hours, for around $12000 or...

I'm a bit confused about the different transmissions that have names like 'shuttle shift' and other similar names. Basically, do these allow to shift from forward to reverse without using the clutch? Why doesn't this grind the tranny? Are there different types with different capabilties? I'll...

In researching the different manufacturers, I've sometimes heard people call Massey Ferguson the 'cadillac' of tractors. But their prices and capabilities don't seem to be any different from Kubota, Deere, and NH. Any general thoughts on how Massey stacks up against the others? Where are they...

It's probably been said before, but is worth repeating- beware of tractor scams on Craigslist. Craigslist is a great resource for buying and selling tractors, but unfortunately there are unscrupulous scammers taking advantage of unsuspecting people with false ads. The scams work like this...

Hi folks- There's a '99 Deere 4200HST 4x4 with loader, scraper, and 16 foot trailer for sale locally, for $8000 whole package. It's got 1700 hours on it. I haven't seen it yet- just wondering if it's worth my time. I've got 5 sloping acres and need to grade, cut roads, drill post holes and...

I'm looking at a used Kubota L3450 that will probably be for sale. It has turf tires, but I need R4 utility tires. What's it cost to swap out tires? Is it too expensive to be worth it when you are looking at a tractor that has everything else you want, but the wrong tires? Is there an active...

Still researching what tractor to buy. Will probably get a 5-10 year old used 4x4 unit about 23hp, with 500-1000 hours on it. Question I have is about parts availability down the road. I may have this tractor for 20 years, so I don't want to get something that will be impossible to get parts...

Oh great wise ones: I'm researching what tractor to get, and want to end up with a snow blower up front. I'm looking at about 30hp and a 5 foot blower. Looks like one way to do this is get a FEL with skidsteer quick attach, then get a hydraulic blower with quick attach fittings. Problem is that...

Hi folks- If you buy a used tractor from a private party who still owes a lot on it, how do ensure that he's going to pay off the loan? I've heard that if he doesn't, you the new owner owe the debt even though you wrote him a check.... is that so? JG

I recently saw a Korean LS tractor with what the dealer called a quick connect at the loader bucket. Throw two levers behind the bucket, it falls off, leaving the loader arms and hydraulics behind. He said it's a universal connection device that's used on skid steers, and that snow throwers and...

Hi folks Need a bit of country wisdom. I plan to build a large deer fence, and I'm not going to use wood fence posts, cause I don't want to replace them (ever). I just bought 7- 4" schedule 40 galvanized pipes at 14 feet long for the corner and gate posts, used on craigslist, for $280. I plan...

Please explain- What is a selective control valve, and what is power beyond? thanks JG

Thanks to everyone for answering my previous posts. I'm learning a lot. Someone give me a short lesson on hydraulics basics, if you will. Do all tractors (even manual trans) have hydraulic pumps? I guess if it has a 3pt hitch it must, by definition. If I was looking at a used tractor with a...

I'm researching what tractor/attachments to get. I see on a lot of the used tractors for sale that they have after-market FELS like the Kokyer. Are these as strong as the original manufacturer FELs? Strong enough for light duty excavating work? Any real advantages to getting the original...

I'm researching what tractor to buy. Kubota or Deere would be nice of course, and they have factory snowthrowers that attach up front, but they are expensive. If I get a used tractor that doesn't have a factory made snowthrower designed to attach to that tractor, what are my options for front...

thanks for the good thread on what brand of snowthrower to buy, lot of good experience in there. I'd like you snowthrowing guys (and gals) to talk a bit about horsepower limitations and width of thrower. Are hydraulic throwers less powerful than PTO because of power loss in the hydraulics...

Thanks for the great advice on my other post. How are post hole diggers rated in terms of size, capability, durability? Muhammad's tractor buying guide tells us that any size tractor will handle a post hole digger, but there must be limitations on auger diameter based on horsepower and soil...

Hi folks- My little CC 2550 2wd gas burner is getting too small for my 5 acres, or always was. Researching my step up. Big question- to get FEL or not. I don't have horses, and plan to hire out major excavating like septic, foundation, etc. Probably will end up with a 20-24hp 4wd. So, aside from...