Damaged block installing block heater L5240

[TomSeller]

Impressive! Any fluid leaks?

 

[Adiredneck]

I had one drip forming on the clutch housing drain. I am hoping it was residual from the fluid that leaked out of the transmission when I put in the new seals. I wiped it clean with a rag and and kept an eye on it the rest of the night and nothing else formed.

The loader... Now that's a different story altogether! I have a hose that sprang a leak and the quick connectors don't hold fluid back anymore. I'll need to address that this weekend.

 

[sixdogs]

Will we be getting pictures? The drama is still unfolding.

 

[Bavarian]

Amazing story. Congratulations.

The leaks on the loader are peanuts now after that journey. But your wife might be counting them already.

 

[Adiredneck]

Amazing story. Congratulations.

The leaks on the loader are peanuts now after that journey. But your wife might be counting them already.

Nah.. I could talk her into a 3rd tractor if I wanted to! Heck, I waited 9 years to get the 2nd machine.

She's been nothing but supportive during this ordeal. I told her the other day when we were getting ready to start the tractor for the first time... "I'll either cry tears of joy, or this will be the day when you and the kids remember when I was institutionalized". She just laughed.

 

[JRobyn]

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I just added the last two quarts of oil. All that is left is to reinstall the driveshaft. I am still in disbelief that it is done. It definitely took a huge step forward since joining the two halves together last Tuesday.

Wait---- reinstall the driveshaft?? You know you have to split it to get that in, right?

Just jerking your chain. Great job, thanks for keeping us all posted and letting us follow along. This site needs a "like" button.

 

[wmonroe]

Congrats on getting it running. It took a while but you did it right and did it yourself, something to be proud of.

 

[TomSeller]

She's been nothing but supportive during this ordeal. .

does she have a sister?

 

[lilranch2001]

does she have a sister?

No doubt, but I am sure she is one in a million!

 

[BTDT2]

Well done Adiredneck! Your 'adventure' has caused me to check this forum everyday for an update on your progress. While I will genuinely miss this thread, I'm sure you will not