Recent content by klawson44

A friend of mine has a 1300 that is blowing black smoke like a train under any load at all. Oil and Water all check out fine, is this an injector pump problem??? all fluid and filters are also clean.... Thanks for any help you can provide......

I am picking up a MT1401 in a few weeks and would like to go ahead and get the filters to change fuel and oil. Anyone have a NAPA, WIX or other number I could use to cross reference. Thanks for the help...

I need to replace both rear seals in my 1510, I have the parts and the diagram in hand. Is there a secret to getting the axle out?? When I tug on it it catches on a gear or something. If someone could send me a quick not it would be great, is there a chance the entire side panel has to be...

I was asked about a chinese tractor a guy has to sell in Norhtern Va. It is a Taishan (40hp) 2wd with several attachments. I am told it is a 2000 model year and only has 200 hours. It sounds to me like I can get it for a good price under 7K easily. Are there parts for this model?? Anyone...

Whats the ballpark on the dificulty and the cost of replacing a head gasket on a 1500? Any thoughts $$ estimates would be great, Thanks.. PS Slight blow-by and discolored/milky oil, the tractor runs/sounds good and does not smoke even under load..

Anyone have strong opinions on 14-18 hp models other than Yanmars, such as Iseki, Hinomoto, Mitsubishi or Shibaura?? I only need 2wd, as I will mostly be mowing (3pt finish mower) yard etc with it, and the occasional tilling

Anyone know if there is a John Deere Model brake pad that will fit a 1500D. I would like to work on them Monday or Tuesday and do not want to wait on an order meing mailed. Anyone have a cross reference I can try?? Thanks

Anyone know if there was a factory front blade offerd for the 1030 (1984-87) model?? I would like to attach a dozer blade, Thanks..

I am trying to get the hubs off of the rear axles on my 1500D, I have a puller on it and am soaking it with penetrating oil, it aint budging. I do not want to use heat on the cast hubs, is there a secret?? I need to replace the bearings and seals. Thanks for any advice you guys may have....

Anyone have any exp. pulling a 5' woods finish mower with a 1500D?? I currently use it with a 195, acording to the power rating the 1500 is almost the same HP. Any thoughts??

I recently picked up a 4wd 2304, it's a great tractor, I have one question concerning the front drive unit. the tractor has 850 hours on the meter and is in great shape however there is about 1/8" of slack front to back in the pivot point of the front axle. Is this a problem?? Should I be...

I recently picked up a 4wd 2304, it's a great tractor, I have one question concerning the front drive unit. the tractor has 850 hours on the meter and is in great shape however there is about 1/8" of slack front to back in the pivot point of the front axle. Is this a problem?? Should I be...

I am considering a FX 255D can anyone tell me anything about them? Also what does the X mean, I have noticed F models but very few FX models. Any info on the HP PTO/Eng. would be helpfull

I need a Napa/Wix or fram filter number for my air filter on a little 1300D. Anyone know the number or have it handy?? Thanks..

My indicator light comes on after 10-15 minutes, it is not hot, I can not imagine it is overheating. Is there an easyway to check the indicator's operation?? Any other ideas??