Massey Ferguson 1736 General Thread

[lazermule]

That does seem strange about your gauge, I just don't have enough uses for my 1736 right now to try your test, maybe in about 2-months.

We are getting dry here in NY, but some rain is predicted for tonight and tomorrow, those feed plots look nice an green!

We have had a tremendous amount of rain this spring and summer and the crops and food plots have done well. I'm hearing that the precipitation may carry on through the winter, and if that holds true I may want to look into getting a 3 point snow blower. If I can find a good deal on a decent unit, I just might end up with one.

LM

 

[drizler]

The tech said that the feed pipe between the two tanks is better than 1 1/2 inches in diameter so i'd think it'd equalize pretty quickly.

No way! I accidentally dumped a half gallon of gas in mine a while back and pulled it out to completely drain the tank. It's half inch and that's about it. I don't think you can change it either. IIRC the nipple is cast into the tank although I may be wrong on that one. If nothing else it makes an easily accessible handy way to drain the tank if you need to.

 

[drizler]

That's a good question as I would like to know as well.

Go ahead and yank it off. All you need is a regular oil catch pan. I pulled mine today and found that all I lost was about what the filter held. It sure does look like it should dump half the oil but it stops, just loses whats in the can. Then I found that the one the dealer gave me f:thumbdownr $66 is the wrong one so back on it went. Oh well, at least instead of the weird threaded beast they gave me it has a standard automotive oil filter design so it shouldn't be too hard to match it up with an aftermarket (once they start making them).....

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[lazermule]

So I came upon a 7 foot 3 point snow blower for a decent deal. I was hoping for a 6 foot, but this one is local and available with little use. Any thoughts? Will the 1736 run a 7 footer?

Thanks,

LM

 

[1stDeuce]

A 1/2" hose should be big enough to equalize while filling from cans, but probably not from a pump... But even from a pump, it should equalize in less than a minute unless there's blockage in the tie line. It could also be a vent problem, since that tank is a closed volume aside from the top vent. If that's blocked, you could put a 2" hose between them and it still won't equalilze. Wouldn't hurt to check the right side vent and make sure it flows properly. Perhaps it has a breather cap that is defective, or a kink, or a spider nest blocking it. Diesel doesn't evaporate off like gas, so I would think the vent should flow freely.

Sucks to have issues with a brand new tractor... My 1455 has an old mechanical style sender and dash guage, so easy to diagnose if it stops working. Add a computer, and an LED dash readout, and things get so much more complicated than they need to be. Then again, I'd love to have the low mounted fuel tank. Mine is behind the seat, really high.

 

[drizler]

A 1/2" hose should be big enough to equalize while filling from cans, hink the vent should flow freely.

You might think that but no it absolutely won't, not even close. That's why I quit trying to fully fill it and just wait till mine is down to the EMPTY bar then toss in 5 gallons and go. It will take that much but not much more before it starts having to gurgle down. If I was a farmer or OCB I would hate it but in my case it's easy enough to live with. At least they have everything down there pretty well armored from snag damage .

 

[lazermule]

A 1/2" hose should be big enough to equalize while filling from cans, hink the vent should flow freely.

You might think that but no it absolutely won't, not even close. That's why I quit trying to fully fill it and just wait till mine is down to the EMPTY bar then toss in 5 gallons and go. It will take that much but not much more before it starts having to gurgle down. If I was a farmer or OCB I would hate it but in my case it's easy enough to live with. At least they have everything down there pretty well armored from snag damage .

Mine read dead empty this morning, couldn't quite fit a 6 gallon can of diesel into it, and no the gauge reads 1 bar. SMH..

LM

 

[1stDeuce]

To be clear, I'm not saying there isn't a problem. I'm saying that a 1/2" ID (?) hose should equalize the tanks within a minute or so, even filling from a pump. If it's not, you should check for kinds or obstruction of some sort, or that the vent on the right tank is free and clear...

Given the stories of siphoning only about half the fuel out, it may be likely that they did use a check valve between the tanks, and a dual pickup system... That would ensure that the tractor would run when leaning right with low fuel... Jeep Wranglers are this way since 2007.
That would explain why you can put in 10+ gallons, and only siphon the left tank dry. If there was an open 1/2" hose between them, you'd get 10 gallons back out... Something is trapping fuel in the right tank, perhaps on purpose...

Hmm, that would also complicate the fuel guage too, as it would need to report an additive fuel level between two sensors... Peek under and see if the connector line is just a simple hose, or if it has some sort of feature that might be a check valve. Peek at the top of the right tank too and see if it has sensor or pump wires or hoses going to it.

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[lazermule]

Fitted up my new to me snow blower. It's a 7 foot Deere (Made b McKee in Canada) and appears to be a pretty good unit. Also dug out my old 3 point log splitter and tried it out and it worked well. I'll be splitting some wood with it this weekend.



LM

 

[thclimer]

Fitted up my new to me snow blower. It's a 7 foot Deere (Made b McKee in Canada) and appears to be a pretty good unit. Also dug out my old 3 point log splitter and tried it out and it worked well. I'll be splitting some wood with it this weekend.

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LM

Wow that blower looks BIG! What is the minimum Hp needed to run it?

Every neighbor is now going to be asking you to clear their driveway this winter, you better keep that hidden and only use it at night. LOL