Recent content by nt254

I am about to add a front-end loader to my Jinma/Nortrac 254. I have question about the hydraulic plumbing. The Quick Connect has been placed behind the Diverter Valve (going to the 3pt. lift). Most tractors I see have this Quick Connect before the diverter valve. Can I attach the loader with...

I am thinking about adding a front end loader to an older Nortrac/Jinma 254 (model year 1999/2000). I am a little nervous about some articles that I have seen about the bell housing cracking/breaking due to the stress of a front end loader. I am aware that some owners have had issues with the...

I was driving my Nortrac 254 this afternoon when the Steering Knuckle/Arm broke. This is a 2000 model with about 700 hrs. It has the steering cylinder that runs from the bell housing to the front axle. It does Not have a front end loader and I do Not push the tractor hard. I use it to mow, plow...

I am going to install a Kats radiator Heater on my Nortrac 254 with the 385 engine. (I think that the Kats part number is 14600) I currently have a flex-fit (with wire inside) lower radiator hose. I do Not think that kats recommends using this type of hose with the heater. What aftermarket...

I have a Nortrac 254. I am confused as to which oil to use in the transmission. A few people I have talked to and the tractor manual say to use 30wt oil. However others say to use gear oil 80w/90 or similar. How do I know which to use (Is 30wt oil too thin or is 80w/90 gear oil too thick??) I do...

I have a nortrac 254. Today I used it for about 45 minutes. (outside temp was around 85-90F.) I noticed that the temp guage was reading 180F. When I opened the hood and let it run at fast idle, the temp quickly came down to around 165F. I have a 160F thermostat in it. Is it normal for this...

I have a Jinma/Nortrac 254. I would like to add a hydraulic outlet/remote hookup to the back of the tractor to power something like a hydraulic top link. I only see the one quick connect that runs alongside the tractor near the brake pedals. How would I add a remote outlet to this tractor? Is it...

I am looking at buying a dirt/pond scoop for my tractor. It is a 25 hp. 4 wheel drive Nortrac/Jinma. I am unsure of what scoop size I need for this tractor. I would like a 30" scoop but I do not know if it will fit. I am concered about the scoop hitting the back tires when lifted (I have read...

I have a question about the cooling system on these tractors. I have a Nortrac 254. I replaced the stock thermostat with one that opens at 160 degrees F. I have a mechanical temp guage. I noticed while mowing that it will take a while to hit 160 (more quickly in hotter weather.) but the temp...