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Ditto. Head gasket would be the most common, hopefully not a cracked block. It would if it was getting into the oil. In this case though it's entering the combustion chamber when the engine is running, so it's getting burnt and making white smoke.

Update: I pulled the injectors and found 3 of them had doubled copper sealing washers. I think when I had the head/valve job done the guy didn't see/remove them and they got painted grey so I didn't see them. I removed those and reinstalled the injectors. Same symptoms. So I think this next...

Yes it's direct injection. 1963 model, and injectors are angled.

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...

In my experience, hammering the end of the shaft (with the nut on to protect it) while you have pressure on the stump jumper, is the best method. Easiest is if you have a FEL or backhoe, flip the whole cutter upside down and pick it up a bit from the stump jumper. Give the shaft a whack or two...

Late to the party here but have read the thread with interest, as I had a similar issue on my Case 580C. I have a lot of seat time on various digging machines and am used to double and triple functioning, but I couldn't get the old Case to do it - I'd have the boom moving and add a little dipper...

Had the same problem on mine a while back and had to get creative. LA854 loader pins seized LA854 loader pins seized

I don't know anything on the TC35s but I did have the same problem on a Case backhoe. It turned out to be the seal on the top of the steering valve (the entire system is hydraulic) so it couldn't build any pressure when you turned the steering wheel. Might be something to check, depending on...

Ditto on hating intermittent electrical issues. I've started having almost the exact same issue with the L4740. Reading through this has me thinking to check my seat safety switch, as at one point I jumpered it so maybe my connections are getting loose. Let us know what you figure out...

I've seen algae gum up an injector pump so it would do similar to what you're describing. But yeah I would do a compression test. Might have some damage from all the ether.

Thank you! Unfortunately I've tried about every parts option out there any getting a new bearing carrier is not an option, but I've found a couple of used ones available.

Got the tractor split and found the problem. The pinion gear has worn the back of the bearing carrier at least a half inch. Must have eaten the bearing cone and whatever else goes in there. Does anyone have a parts diagram for this? I can't find anything online.

Yes, you can do that on the 65 too, but I have to unbolt the flange around the pinion shaft bearing so I have to split it.

Thanks! Good to know. I'll give it a go.

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.

This is common. It's even possible to have two directions for the same mower. My 10ft has the same gearbox left and right, so they accommodate for this by having opposite-sharpened blades on the left side. Take your old blades into any good dealer/tractor supply and they should be able to get...

I have, on my Kubota L4740. I had a barrel of diesel that was outside temporarily. I thought the bungs were sealed but, unknown to me, it got water in it. When I pumped from it into the tractor, the pump pulled the water from the bottom of the barrel. The tractor didn't run long [emoji51]...

I'm really surprised the part is discontinued. You would think that it is used on multiple models of tractor. I agree with crashz, a good machine shop should be able to make it.

If you can find the part number for the seal kit, search it on Ebay. I've had good success with finding seal kits for my Case backhoe...and I've replaced plenty. :rolleyes: Usually quite a bit cheaper than anywhere else.

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?

I'm sure someone with that exact tractor will chime in, but some of those older Ford diesels had bleeders on the injection pump. Open it up and crank it till it starts, then close it. Easy. If not, bleeding the injectors isn't too hard. Make sure you throttle it up so it's pumping plenty of...

There's no locking mechanism. It is held just by the taper. If you can get some pressure on the top of it to push it back into the hole you might get it held tight enough to spin that nut. An impact wrench helps because it can spin it quickly. If you're not trying to save your tie rod ends, a...

I can relate. A few times I've tried to push that left stick sideways to swing it! Too much time on wobble stick and excavator joystick. I'm sure it will come to me with some hours in the seat.

Now this is some helpful info! That explains it. So it's not just me, or my old cranky machine. :D Thank you! Now my question is, why? Is there some advantage of the open center system? Compared to the closed system where you can run one function full-open and feather in a little of the other...

I haven't checked that but that's a good idea. I need to get a gauge. Recommend any in particular?

This is the first 3-stick I've run, so I was thinking maybe it's just the way they are. I'd like to hear from others who have run these. I did feather the sticks and get it to double boom/dipper, but I had to be careful not to pull too much on one stick. Maybe I just need some hours running it...

Thought I'd post an update on this in case anyone was wondering. I took the whole valve body into the hydraulic shop and he went through it all. Said there were over 100 o-rings in it and the majority of them were bad, broken, or missing. That explains the bleed over. The double functioning...

Are you getting steady fuel at the injector when you crank it and crack the nut at the injector line? (It's helpful to have two people for this job.)

I'm interested to know what you find out, dumbfarmboy. Not to insult your intelligence, but when you rebuilt it did you hone the cylinders and then go through the break-in procedure? Without that, rings won't seat well, cylinders can glaze, and then comes low compression... Part of break-in is...

Similar situation I thought I'd chime in. I have a Case 580C and was getting the unwanted double functioning. Took the valve body off (huge and heavy!) and had a local hydraulic shop go through it. Over 100 orings in it and the guy said a lot of them were bad. I actually just finished putting 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...

Thanks pumpguy. I appreciate the input from a professional! I do see where you're going with it :) Maybe I should be taking it off and sending it to you. But here's what I'm wondering: if I dump some seafoam through it and get it running, is it going to just postpone a more involved fix or is...

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...

Just speaking for the ones I've done: - Some of the loader hoses are 1/2" 4-wire. This is not a common hose you'll find at any parts store - most of the hose you get there is 2-wire (lower pressure). - The hoses for the boom, dipper, and bucket, are 5/8", standard pressure. Again, not a common...

Good advice from everyone. That link I sent includes a full service manual PDF also - completely free. Notslow, if you clean the end of the cylinder on the gland end you should see a number. All the hoe cylinders on mine are that way, and I'm assuming that's the case on all the cylinders. My...

Here's a link to all the manuals for the machine. https://www.minnpar.com/manuals5.aspx?FName=CASE%20%28CNH%29%20MANUALS&SFName=CNH%20%28CASE%29%20LOADER%20BACKHOE%20MANUALS&SSFName=BACKHOE%20%28CASE%29%20580%20SERIES%20PARTS%20MANUALS&SSSFName=CASE%20580C There should be a number on the end of...

Thanks everyone for the replies. Super helpful. joecdeere, sounds like you've had some experience with them! The issue would be, even if both hoes come off relatively easily, whether the bolt patterns are the same between them. I'm guessing no. The other option of course is to take the Massey...

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...

Thanks for that tip. I'll call some tire places. If I'm gonna spend much though I think I'd rather find some solid tires. Maybe I should check at some farm equipment junkyards.

Yeah, I should put some chains on it. Just was thinking some foam in the tires would at least prevent small damage/leaks.

Yeah, I know solid would be best but these aren't a standard size that you would find solid in I don't think.

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...

Thanks. Good to know. I ended up not getting the tractor, but hope to get one soon.

Agreed. Personally I wouldn't open them all up. Just one at a time. Line wrenches are ideal, but not necessary on these if you're careful. A good quality open-end wrench will work.

No worries, we're all here to learn and help. On the teardown video pic you had, you were looking at the injector pump. On these tractors fuel is delivered by gravity flow to the injector pump, which then pressurizes the fuel into the steel lines going to the injectors - to put it simply. To...

I've dealt with this on a couple of Kubotas. I'm surprised the bleeder valve didn't work. Usually it will fire right up when you do that, but if they're really dry it can take some cranking. Bleeding the injectors is pretty simple though. Follow thclimer's steps.

That's a good idea. I'll look around and see what I've got. Yeah I actually have thought of putting a diesel on this...might do so if I find one cheap enough.

The seal was delivered today. Just wanted to get opinions on installing it. It's about 4" diameter and I don't have any seal installers or sockets big enough. The seal is held in place by the crank bearing, so when I unbolted the bottom half of the crank bearing, the bottom half of the seal...

I would agree on the compression test. It's pretty easy to remove the glow plugs on this engine. Test it cold and then when it stops running well. Pretty sure the only vent on those engines is in the valve cover. Correct, all part of the same oiling system. I'd really lean toward...

Well we're making progress - on both the seal and the engine identification. I pulled the flywheel, dropped the oil pan, and took the crank bearing off to get the seal out. The seal had several numbers on it. I took it to a couple of really good parts places but unfortunately all the numbers...

Yes, stamped is the better word :) It's right near the oil filter at the bottom of the block. I'll have a look near the water pump.

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 was in your shoes about 10 years ago helping a friend with their Ford 3000. "Splitting the tractor" sounds scary, but I went ahead and did it. Like others have said, it's not that big of a deal. I've since done it on other tractors. If you don't have stands or a way to fabricate, you can...

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Thanks! Yeah I know it's hard to say just from a description online. Just thought I'd ask in case maybe someone else had a similar problem. I talked to a friend who has worked on these a lot and he said probably just an issue in the linkage/activation, since the rest of the hydraulics work.

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...

That's a pretty interesting article. Another tool to buy :oops::LOL:

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...

Update: finally got some time and got the pins taken care of. They were crazy stuck. I tried everything. Air chisel - no go. Welded a big nut on the end and put an impact on it - just ripped the nut off. I beat them with an 8lb sledge hammer - nothing. I thought about using heat, but the...

Come on now, it wasn't ME who didn't keep up on greasing it! [emoji16] The previous owner didn't take the best care of it, and I'm paying for it .. But good idea to weld a nut on it. I hadn't thought of that. I'll give it a try. I just had a few minutes this afternoon, so I tried giving it...

Thanks guys. So what I'm hearing from you is there shouldn't be anything keeping them in there. I'll shoot some penetrating oil in and let it sit overnight. I hate to heat it up and melt the paint off. Probably just need a big fat hammer. I'll get an old socket to fit that bore size and start...

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...

Not sure what model woods you have, but my 6ft rotary was bad about vibrating. The blade pivots would stick a little and make one blade slightly off center. If I mowed over some limbs or a small tree or something to shake it around, it would smooth out. Check those bolts that hold the blades on...

Thanks. Yeah, I guess when I said "idle", I was more referring to low-rpm in general. But it has to warm up, so I'll just try to do so as quickly as possible. From what I've read, you want about 10-15 hrs of varying rpm light-duty use, then work it hard for another 10-15hrs. Does that sound...

Made some more progress this afternoon. Everything went smoothly. To put all the shafts and gears in, first set cylinder #4 to TDC, - Slide the balancer shafts in. Put the mounting bracket and torque those, as there's one bolt hidden behind the cam gear. - Slide the cam in and line up the...

Not really a dedicated ballast, but works well. Kils two birds with one stone though - I'm always wishing for more down pressure on the box blade, and it serves that purpose well. World of difference when grading the driveway or cutting harder ground. Also works as a ballast. Each block is about...

I got the engine tore down completely. The crank actually looks in pretty good shape, but the block is scored bad. See picture. Definitely will need bored. The left balancer shaft front bearing was also very worn. Not completely spun, but the inside, and the shaft was scored. See pic. Since...

Well, we've found the problem. Those metal bits were teeth from the oil pump gear, and a few on the crank gear. See pics. The aluminum shards were the front crank bearing. See pic. It was completely loose. I just pulled it out with a pair of needlenose. Remember back earlier in this thread I...

Re: Kubota L4740 Engine "knock" Help? Forgot the photo

Re: Kubota L4740 Engine "knock" Help? Ok, finally got some time to start on this project. I dropped the oil pan today and had a look up in it. Do you think I should be able to feel some play by hand on the offending part? I can't seem to get any movement other than side-to-side for...

I got the seal changed out today, so I guess I'll answer my own question here for the benefit others who have the same repair. This is the front crankshaft oil seal I'm speaking of. There are no other collars involved - just the seal. Getting to it takes some time. - Grill guard, headlights...

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...

Well, this sure didn't take a rocket scientist. I popped the side panel off where I could get a good look at the entire exhaust. Major blowby out the rear cylinder manifold gasket. And another spot at the front. Maybe it has a knock, maybe not. I'm going to replace the gasket first and move...

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