Recent content by manwith2jd

Well, I have 625 hrs on my X740 with very few issues until the other day. No start, would turn over etc., all the correct indicators etc. Went thru the manual, theory of operation etc., concentrating on fuel system, since that was the direction I was leaning. I replaced fuel filter as a first...

I run an X740 with a 54C shaft driven deck. Approx 500 hrs on the blade drive belt. Would there be any benefit in flipping the blade drive belt 180 on the pulleys to maybe increase the life of the belt. I think one side of the belt contacts the blade sheaves and the other side just the tensioner...

I have an old 318 that has damaged flywheel gear. Deere wants $600+ for complete flywheel assy, ouch! Can buy the ring gear from Onan for under $100. Anyone ever complete this task and how difficult? I thought I could put the flywheel in the freezer after damaged ring is removed. Heat new...

Trying to get son-in-laws 8N front distributer, 6volt pos ground to start. He replaced plugs, points, cap and rotor, but I think he turned the distributer! What is the best way to get distributer back in or do I just crank it and turn it till it starts to fire? Any help on a hard starting 8N...

Folks, Trying to help son-in-law with his 1950 Ford 8N. It's still running 6 volt system. Are these old 8N's by chance positive ground? This one is wired + to chassis ground and - to the starter?

Another newbie in trouble! JD Bushhog was attached, moved tractor w/bushhog, went to lower to disconnect and wouldn't lower. Looked around nothing obvious, then opened the rate of drop knob a bit and it lowered. Disconnected the mower and raised and lowered the 3PT lift a couple times. Now...

JD 4300 with a 460 loader, loader lift cylinders bleed off, especially at low rpm, not as noticeable with rpm at mid range or above. If I swap the lift cylinder and bucket cylinder hoses at the manifold will that tell me anything? My thought is that after swap if problem goes away it's in the...