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I posted this over on Antique Tractor but figured I'd see if anyone could chime in here. Hoping for some help solving this issue. I have a later model MF65 diesel Perkins AD4-203. It ran great and had good power when I first got it, but with quite a bit of blow-by. The injection pump was...

I've split a few tractors before, but have a question on this Massey 65. Can it be split behind the transmission (red circle in the picture) instead of the normal split point at the clutch (blue circle)? Or do I need to first split it at the clutch and then unbolt something inside to take the...

Trying to help a friend find some cylinder seals for his Century tractor. It says 50HL on the loader, I think that's a C-50HL? Not sure. Anyway, I've done the usual googling but I can't figure out where to get any parts. Needing seal kits for all the cylinders.

I picked up a Fred Cain C-110 (10 ft) brush hog the other day. It needs a gearbox, so I went to look for parts. I can't find that model listed anywhere that sells parts. Anyone know where I could find a parts manual, or who sells parts for it, or for that matter where I could get a gearbox for it?

This is on a 1979 Case 580c, but probably applies to about any backhoe. I recently got the machine and have been getting it fixed up (actually more like fix, break and repeat!). Today it finally worked long enough to dig with it for a while, and I'm not sure if there's an issue in the spool...

Long story short, I got a 1979 Case 580c backhoe a while back and have been working on getting it back up and working. It had sat for a couple years before I bought it, and had hydraulic leaks, blown hoses, blown seals, water in all the fluids, etc, etc...it was a mess. The one thing that did...

I'm considering purchasing a Massey Ferguson backhoe. Not sure the tractor model (it's one of the industrial series), with a 54a hoe on it. The swing motor/rotary cylinder seal has gone out, and the spline is badly worn. I can't find a seal kit, and if I could it would be over $1000. Crazy. But...

I've picked up an old 10ft sidewinder brush hog for mowing this year. Nice hog, but I've blown a tire twice in a few hours of mowing. Not little holes either - huge gash blown through the sidewall. The back of the mower is cut out, which is nice for spreading the grass out, but it means the...

I've acquired an old beever chipper powered by what a friend told me is a continental engine. Looks to me like it came off a tractor (the chipper engine was replaced at one point). I think some of the older Massey's had continentals?? First question, can anyone help me ID this engine? There's a...

I'm considering purchasing a 73 Ford 4000 diesel for a bushhogging tractor. Haven't looked at it yet but the guy says it runs great and has no issues other than "the 3 point doesn't work". He said the implement dealer told him it is probably a pin that came loose inside because it runs the PTO...

Not sure I should post this here or in the forestry/brushing section. Mods can move if needed, thanks. I've got an old Beever chipper (now morbark) that I'm borrowing from a friend who got it 5 years ago on a trade for some equipment and hasn't even used it. I'm clearing a couple acres and...

One of those things I haven't had time to get around to until now. The bottom pins on the loader that the quick attach unit pivots on seem to be seized. I haven't been able to get grease in them for a while. I had a closer look at them today and the keeper bolts are gone. So I tried hammering...

Anyone have experience replacing the crankshaft seal? Kubota L4740, but I'm guessing other models are similar. I've searched around here and online and can't find much info. I'm guessing it's just a matter of taking all the front stuff off, including radiator, pulling the pully, and swapping the...

Recently sold the L3710 and got a low-hours L4740. I love it - that extra 10 hp makes such a difference. It had 365 hrs on it when I bought it and I've put about 75 more on it. It's making a sound that has me a bit scared. When I first got it, I thought it sounded like it had a knock. The guy...

I seem to be having an issue with my L3710 HST. Over the past year or two the hydraulic power seems to be decreasing. I'm having to keep the rpms higher than I used to, it doesn't climb hills like it used to, I find my self having to put it in "low" rather than "mid". The loader won't lift what...

I know there are a few threads on this, but I can't seem to find any solutions. My FEL on the L3710 has been slower and weaker lately. Not much, but seems to be getting worse. It's a Bushhog 2045 loader. Also, not sure if it's related, but the 3pt slowly settles when the tractor is off. I...

I'm wanting to add a 3rd function on my FEL for a grapple. I've got a L3710 with no remotes anywhere, so I'm starting with just the FEL valve (it does have PB). I like the kit the W.R Long has, but can I save $$ if I piece together my own kit? Would it be worth the trouble, or is it better to...

I'm having problems with my Ford 501 sickle bar - two problems. 1. I can't get it to cut very low. It doesn't cut the lower "undergrowth" grass very well - just pushes it down, resulting in a cut that is about 4 in high and a bit ragged. Is this normal? I'm used to seeing disc mower cuts, which...

Is there any problem with reversing the front wheels on my L3710 (4x4)? I would like them to be a little wider. Reversing them helps a little - not much, but some. Is there anything wrong with doing it?

I've got a Kubota L3710. Last time I was out bush hogging I thought the tachometer was reading incorrect RPMs - seemed to be showing higher than it was really running at. I thought I must have been imagining it. Well, I was bush hogging this afternoon and noticed it again. A fair amount of seat...

I've got a JD 24t baler and the bales are a bit loose. I've got a good bale size and weight, but the twine is just a bit loose - you could just easily pull one off a bale if you wanted. Can anyone tell me how to make it tie tighter? I'm thinking the spring loaded clamps on the twine box that...

I'm in the middle of cutting hay and my sickle bar broke down. (Of course, I didn't expect it to happen any other time :) ) I'm not sure what it's called, but the long flat bar that the sections bolt to broke. It's not exactly something easy to weld but I tried anyway and it broke again. I tried...

A friend of mine wants me to fix their Ford 3000 tractor. They said the right brake wasn't working. I looked at it and pulled the little observation plug in the brake drum and quickly saw the problem - all oily in there. They should be dry. So, my question is, what is causing the leak? I'm...

Does anyone know a source for a good heavy swinging drawbar? My 3710 didn't come with one. I bought one at TSC and found it to be junk - bent and then broke within a few weeks of hauling trailer loads of firewood. To haul the trailer I designed and built a hitch that goes on the 3pt, but now I'm...

I've got a question for all you chipper shredder owners out there. I'm looking to buy a used pto driven chipper to run off my L3710. I don't have any experience with pto driven chippers, so I'm just looking for any advice. I don't have the $$ to get new, so it's just whatever I can find used...

Does anyone know where I can find replacement box blade rippers with the notch in the back? I found some with center holes, but can't find any that are back notched. I've got 3 on mine that are bent pretty bad - from ripping stumps out :) Also, how do I tell what quality they are? I'm not too...

Not sure where to post this question, but hopefully this is OK. I did some work in the gearbox on an old hay rake. It is full of very thick, black, heavy grease. I didn't think much about putting my hands in it, that is, until I tried to wash it off! I do a lot of mechanic work and have washed...

Just picked up this New Idea #400 bar rake. It's been run into the ground, but with a little work I should be able to make it do all I need to do with it. My first problem to tackle is where the rake "wheel" (not sure the correct term) attaches to the output shaft coming out of the gearbox. As...

Looking to do my own hay next year and just picked up this Ford 501 7ft sickle bar for $75 - pretty good deal in my area. The seller said it he used it last year and it worked well. Looks like it needs a couple of teeth, but otherwise in decent shape. Got it home and unloaded and can't seem to...

I'm looking to get into doing a little hay. Nothing much - about 15 acres. Just want to make my own for horses and maybe sell a little. I found this JD 24t baler for $600. Seems a good deal to me but I have no idea about these balers. It's an hour and a half drive for me to get it, so I want to...

I have a Kubota L3710 with a BushHog 2045 mid-mount front end loader. I'm planning on building a tree shear but first need to add a 3rd control for an auxiliary hydraulic hookup on the FEL. Sorry, I don't have much experience with hydraulics so I'm pretty much clueless! The tractor has no...

Hello everyone, after quite a while of using this site for info here and there, I've finally decided to join! I've got about 50 acres here in KY with a Kubota L3710 4x4 w Bushhog 2045 loader. - I'm sure looking forward to learning a lot from everyone here! Josh