texanjim
Member
- Joined
- Mar 27, 2013
- Messages
- 29
- Location
- Wales
- Tractor
- McCormick CX105, McCormick CX95, Case 1494, Grillo G85D
Hi all,
I'm new to this forum, found it after recently impulse buying a used Grillo G85, 2002 model, at a machinery auction last week. I had never seen one before (or any two wheeled tractor really), but thought it would be perfect to help with a little market gardening at our new place, and generally be a useful tool to have around.
It's in moderate condition, ex hire. So probably had plenty of use with, one would hope, regular maintenance.
Had no time to test it before buying (stupid I know, but I couldn't resist), but did see the engine running well. After getting it home and having a play, found that the clutch cable was way to tight and slipped badly. After adjusting the clutch cable to its limit, we've discovered that only 3rd gear seems to work. 1st and 2nd don't drive the wheels at all. Obviously why it was in the sale. 3rd on the other hand shoots the machine forward with a powerful and satisfying wheel spin, before you have to let go because it's that bit to fast!
So after seeing some of the useful posts on here, and finding little else on the net in terms of help other than parts diagrams, I was hoping someone might have some insight as to where to start.
I'm hoping it just needs a clutch replacement, but not being that mechanically experienced, I'm not sure that having 3rd gear but not 2nd or 1st indicates just a worn clutch? Am I looking at a more costly repair do you think? Is there anything else I could try before stripping it down to see what's going on inside?
I will be taking it apart with my father who is a farmer and home mechanic of many years standing, so am looking forward to the challenge. I'm hoping someone here may have some experience that may help get me started.
Many thanks for your time and any help you can provide
I'm new to this forum, found it after recently impulse buying a used Grillo G85, 2002 model, at a machinery auction last week. I had never seen one before (or any two wheeled tractor really), but thought it would be perfect to help with a little market gardening at our new place, and generally be a useful tool to have around.
It's in moderate condition, ex hire. So probably had plenty of use with, one would hope, regular maintenance.
Had no time to test it before buying (stupid I know, but I couldn't resist), but did see the engine running well. After getting it home and having a play, found that the clutch cable was way to tight and slipped badly. After adjusting the clutch cable to its limit, we've discovered that only 3rd gear seems to work. 1st and 2nd don't drive the wheels at all. Obviously why it was in the sale. 3rd on the other hand shoots the machine forward with a powerful and satisfying wheel spin, before you have to let go because it's that bit to fast!
So after seeing some of the useful posts on here, and finding little else on the net in terms of help other than parts diagrams, I was hoping someone might have some insight as to where to start.
I'm hoping it just needs a clutch replacement, but not being that mechanically experienced, I'm not sure that having 3rd gear but not 2nd or 1st indicates just a worn clutch? Am I looking at a more costly repair do you think? Is there anything else I could try before stripping it down to see what's going on inside?
I will be taking it apart with my father who is a farmer and home mechanic of many years standing, so am looking forward to the challenge. I'm hoping someone here may have some experience that may help get me started.
Many thanks for your time and any help you can provide