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    Grand L4740 hydraulic fluid leak. Ideas?

    I have a 2008 Grand L4740 with just over 600 hours. Recently I've noticed hydraulic fluid dripping from the toggle drain at the bottom of the clutch housing when put my tractor away after working it hard. It's not a lot of volume but a pretty steady drip for a while then it stops. I've checked...
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    MF65 wheel hub install question

    I am in the process of rebuilding the front end of my 1963 diesel MF65. The wheel bearing were so bad when I got it that they broke the inner collar off of one of the wheel hubs and the spindle shafts had 1/16" grooves in them. In addition, the power steering pedestal bushings were badly worn...
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    Best steel for manure fork tines?

    I've been looking around for a manure fork for my tractor and skid steer. They seem expensive for what they are so I'm thinking about building one myself. (or maybe I'll discover why they cost so much :-)) The frame seems straight forward but I'm not sure what to use for the tines. The...
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    powermaster 861 smoking

    I am considering buying a powermaster 851/861 diesel from a guy who just completed a bottom end engine rebuild. He said when he bought it the engine was seized. He investigated and found a bad piston and a bent rod. He pulled all the pistons and replaced rings and bearings, etc. Put it all...
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    Welding Table: My first big project

    I finished building a welding table a while back and thought I might post some pics and see what you guys think. This was my first welding project of any size. I built it upside down and started with a 4'x6'x5/8" plate into which I had 5/8" inch slots cut by my metal supplier. I started by...
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    Problems with zinc or copper when storing diesel?

    I recently bought a used fuel storage tank (700 gal) and am in the process of setting it up for diesel. The tank is in good shape (although it could use a coat of paint) and was previously used to store gasoline. I have been researching how to best store diesel long term and ran across several...
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    L4740 power steering issue

    Friday I took delivery of a root grapple from Everything Attachments and also got my tractor back from the dealer who installed the factory third function valve kit. I connected the grapple and I was pleased to find that everything worked!! It was late so I waited until Saturday before doing...
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