Hello,
Just bought a used (1900 hr) 1989 385 MFWD w/ 2200 IH loader.
It's been used, and left out, in southern OH weather, but overall appears to be OK. It's a long story, but have been looking for about 3 years. I'm in WI, and this was an internet purchase from SE OH. Be kind with your comment please,............but I still think I did OK.
Anyway, as I'm owning this thing for about 4 days now, I've been in my own way, working to correct things that need attention. Here's the list:
1.) The clutch peddle had about 6 " of free play. SO i took out my operator's manual and adjusted it to closer to what it should be. The clutch would bite just a bit off the bottom, but had at least 2-3" of free play. I drove it around the yard and put it up. TODAY, I changed engine oil, and when I took it for a "drive" the darn clutch peddle would "hang up" right where the free play started, and wasn't smelling just right. I took the adjustment out to almost the 5" range of play. What's going on as there doesn't seem to be any way to take a peek iside. After adjusting it, it seemed to be "better" but still wants to hang up right after the clutch engages. I don't want to need a new clutch.
2.) I'm thinking that I "may" have a "worn" radiator cap. It "piddles" out a bit when things warm up. It seems to have good spring tension, but had a chunk or inner tube as a gasket glued to the bottom. Could the rubber on this be too hard after 20 years, or the spring getting weak? (I took off the rubber that was glued on, and cleaned the mating surface) It "holds OK, but still drips a bit when she's good and warm. 35-45 bones for a new one............I'm in the wrong business. Thoughts?
3.) The Three Point hyd. line that comes from the bottom of the tranny then comes to a tee, then across and below the seat is leaking. The leak is at where the "Tee" is welded, and weeps a bit. I want to fix this and am considereing a brazing attempt first from the mechanic. BUT if I take this off does my Hy-Tran totally empty out?
Don't get me wrong, this thing runs smooth and doesn't smoke, but I'm thinking it has some lack of repair/maintenance issues. It starts with just a bump of the key, and idles and runs smooth.
Any tips and advice would be great.
Thanks!
Pete from Plymouth, WI
Just bought a used (1900 hr) 1989 385 MFWD w/ 2200 IH loader.
It's been used, and left out, in southern OH weather, but overall appears to be OK. It's a long story, but have been looking for about 3 years. I'm in WI, and this was an internet purchase from SE OH. Be kind with your comment please,............but I still think I did OK.
Anyway, as I'm owning this thing for about 4 days now, I've been in my own way, working to correct things that need attention. Here's the list:
1.) The clutch peddle had about 6 " of free play. SO i took out my operator's manual and adjusted it to closer to what it should be. The clutch would bite just a bit off the bottom, but had at least 2-3" of free play. I drove it around the yard and put it up. TODAY, I changed engine oil, and when I took it for a "drive" the darn clutch peddle would "hang up" right where the free play started, and wasn't smelling just right. I took the adjustment out to almost the 5" range of play. What's going on as there doesn't seem to be any way to take a peek iside. After adjusting it, it seemed to be "better" but still wants to hang up right after the clutch engages. I don't want to need a new clutch.
2.) I'm thinking that I "may" have a "worn" radiator cap. It "piddles" out a bit when things warm up. It seems to have good spring tension, but had a chunk or inner tube as a gasket glued to the bottom. Could the rubber on this be too hard after 20 years, or the spring getting weak? (I took off the rubber that was glued on, and cleaned the mating surface) It "holds OK, but still drips a bit when she's good and warm. 35-45 bones for a new one............I'm in the wrong business. Thoughts?
3.) The Three Point hyd. line that comes from the bottom of the tranny then comes to a tee, then across and below the seat is leaking. The leak is at where the "Tee" is welded, and weeps a bit. I want to fix this and am considereing a brazing attempt first from the mechanic. BUT if I take this off does my Hy-Tran totally empty out?
Don't get me wrong, this thing runs smooth and doesn't smoke, but I'm thinking it has some lack of repair/maintenance issues. It starts with just a bump of the key, and idles and runs smooth.
Any tips and advice would be great.
Thanks!
Pete from Plymouth, WI