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I have a Case IH D155 engine. What kind of antifreeze do I need for this engine? I also have a 5 cylinder Kubota, and I need to know what kind of antifreeze for it too. Do I need the heavy duty antifreeze pre-charged or is conventional ethylene glycol okay? Thanks for your advice.

The radiator in my Case IH 385 tractor has a few leaking places and the filler neck is damaged. I took it out with the intention of having it repaired. When I saw the extent of the seeps and leaks and considered the age, I began to look into available replacements. I was pleasantly surprised to...

as you might have noticed from my previous posts, I'm doing some long overdue maintenance on my 385 tractor. The radiator has had a slow leak for a while and I have taken it out to repair/replace. After getting it out so I can look at it more throughly, I see at least 3 places that it has been...

The brake master cylinders have been leaking for a while. I plan to rebuild or replace them this winter. Does a rebuild kit require any special tools or present any real challenges? New cylinders are reasonable enough, but some parts these days are questionable. I'm looking for feedback on the...

The tractor has a plastic line running between the two fuel tanks. Occasionally something will catch on the line and pull one end of the plastic line from the fuel tank. This obviously causes a rapid fuel leak. It happened again this morning while cutting in some cutover land. At the price of...

I recently bought a three point hitch Sidewinder tire driven rotary cutter. Looking for someone with experience with them. I have always heard how tough they are and bought this one when it became available. I went through it greasing, sharpening, etc, to familiarize myself with it. I took the...

My tractor rear tire was flat in the shed. I aired it up and drove it to the shop to repair it. I aired up the tire and checked the stem for a leak and found none. I removed the tube from the tire and aired it up expecting to find a hole in the tube, but none was evident. So I aired it some more...

My neighbor has a 1533 4wd w/loader. He got it stuck, and in the process of getting it out the tractor popped and stopped pulling. Is there something we can check to help diagnose the problem? I've done a search and find no other posts of this type. I was hoping that it is something common and...

Yesterday i was pushing up some saplings that the recent snow storm bent over. I pushed the clutch in, shifted direction, and when I let out the clutch the tractor didn't respond. I rev'd the engine and it moved a little. I checked for obstruction on the valve under the floorboard and it was ok...

The search function didn't reveal an answer to my particular question. I've always heard to use "Drive" when trailering with an automatic overdrive transmission. One reason given is that the transmission drops out of overdrive lockup frequently and increases heat from the torque converter...

I have a, '83 model Troy Bilt Horse III with a Kohler K161T manual start engine. It was not firing at all and I couldn't get a reading from the secondary side of the coil so I replaced the coil. It runs now, but the faster it runs the more intermittent the spark gets. There is no smoke or bad...

My owner's manual doesn't give the max hydraulic pressure setting for the L5450. Can someone give it to me?

I looked down at my temp gauge and the pointer was broken off at the hub. The orange base of the pointer is still visible so I can tell about what the temp is, just not as convenient. I see that I can buy another gauge but I'm the type that likes to repair anything I can. I can think of a few...

I'm about to drain my hydraulic and transmission oil. The manual says it holds about 11 1/2 gallons. Obviously I don't have a pan to fit under the tractor that holds that much oil. I don't look forward to having oil running down my arm while trying to replace the plug so I can empty my drain...

I've searched and posted in the Kubota user forum with little feedback. I bought a L5450 last winter and the hydraulic filter clogged light would glow in varying intensity when the engine was revved. I changed the filter with a Kubota hydraulic filter and all was well until this week the light...

I bought this tractor last winter and it would light the hydraulic warning light when revved up. The manual calls it an "alarm for when the hydraulic filter is clogged". I'm in Mississippi, so I don't think cold oil was/is the culprit here. I changed the filter for a new Kubota hydraulic filter...

This accident is a reminder of the odd things that can happen as we operate equipment. It seems as if he was pushing a tree and the root system came up under the dozer and flipped it. There aren't a lot of details, but here is the article...

I've been using the forward/reverse lever a good bit mowing an area with lots of trees. The engagement of the clutch has me wondering if it is working normally. Having never been around one before, I'd like to know how yours operates. My valve under the floorboard is set on the center...

I see some engines have a "Torque RPM" in the specifications, some don't. I'm thinking, and correct me if I'm wrong, that this the the RPM that the engine develops it's max torque. The things that are bugging me: (1) are you harming the engine to work it below the advertised torque RPM as long...

In non row crop use, which of the above sizes would give better traction on typical ground with grass/vegetation cover, some of it being occasionally wet? I ask because I'll probably get a 4000 Ford or 165 Massey in a few months and I see the variety of rear tire offerings. I can visualize a...

Today I was piling brush and something caught the fuel line and pulled it loose from the filter housing. The tractor was running rough and I smelled raw diesel before I knew it. I put it all back together but the filter housing was empty. I opened the air bleed until it ran clear, and then some...

Is there a rationale for the last two numbers of the model numbers? I realize that the first two are roughly the horsepower, but the last two constantly keep me trying to figure them out. The answer to this would help me sleep better :)

This might belong in the Owning/Operating section, but I was reading another post in this section about an inoperative power reverser on a John Deere tractor and someone made a statement that the clutch shouldn't be used to start or change directions with a power reverser. Rather than hi-jack...

Has anyone been able to get into the parts lookup? I enter my tractor info, press search, and another screen appears with the model info on it and another search button. Clicking on this search button does nothing but reload the same screen. I've tried Safari and Chrome search engines...

The tractor came to me with 2500 hrs on it. I don't know its history and thought about adjusting the valves. Is this a straightforward task, or are special tools involved? Can anyone give me the settings? Comments appreciated. That simple valve cover gasket is over $25 so I don't want to take...

My Kubota LA1150A loader bucket has a "smile" bent into the cutting edge. I haven't pulled a string and measured, but it looks like maybe 2 or 3". I supported the ends with cuts of a log and pushed down on it with the loader frame but there isn't enough weight. What have you done with success...

I'm going to look at a l5450 with hydraulic shuttle tomorrow. It is 4X4 ( think all were) with a loader (did they all have a loader?). It has 2500 hours on it. Any feedback on this model would be extremely welcome. Is the hydraulic shuttle troublesome? The advertised price from an individual is...

2550 hrs, clean sheet metal, no dents or rust, 8x4 trans. oil seep around the pto and left axle shaft. Runs good, everything seems to work. I've looked at on line sources and they all have 4WD and loaders so I don't find a good comparison. any comments or suggestions solicited and welcome...

I've been looking at 3930s, first without a loader, but found these two with loaders. first is a Ford '92 model with Long loader plumbed to the remotes, 8x2 trans., 880 hrs, has bent sheet metal on hood and panel to the rear of the hood. Asking $8500, I haven't tried to negotiate, Second is a...

What season(s) are used tractors typically lower? I'm in the market for a ~50 PTO horse, 5000# 2 WD. I would prefer not to do like I usually do in stocks, buy high.

the 3930 has a rear remote, the loader runs off the remote. The remote valve is mounted on top of the transmission, just below the seat. Is anyone familiar with this tractor and can tell me how to run the loader without connecting to the remotes? I want to use the remote for the hydraulic top link.

I'm talking to a dealer about a 584 that the right brake is not working. The sales guy says they have had it in the shop and diagnosed it as the balance valve defective. They opted not to fix it because of cost. The tractor is priced reasonably and is clean and seems ok otherwise. Does that...

I'm looking for a ~50 hp, 5000# tractor and looked at a MF 263 today. The tractor ran good, but I couldn't load it up to see about max power. Without specific diagnostic tools, is there a way to tell if the turbo is working normally on a Perkins engine? Also, can anyone tell me what size engine...

If you read my previous posts, I'm looking for a ~50 hp, 5000# tractor with a synchro shuttle. I passed on a 243 and have found a 263 locally. It has the shuttle and the optional higher flow hydraulics, 1200+ hours. The tractor has the 165 c.i. engine with turbo. I know from experience in the...

I'm thinking about a '93 model 3930, but it is 4 hours from me. It has the 8x8 trans and am wondering if the forward/reverse shift is synchronized. Is the 8x8 relatively trouble-free? I see that there is an optional high flow hydraulic system. Can that be verified externally? Looking on line...

I don't know if this should go in this section or in hydraulics, but would like to know what is involved in adding a hydraulic remote to a '93 model 3930. I'm handy with a wrench and if it can be a bolt on operation I can probably handle it. Approximate cost of parts and a source would be great...

I posted a few days ago about checking out a 243 I was interested in buying. The owner returned from off-shore work and was there today to show me the operation of the tractor. I was able to run the tractor with a 6 ft. Agri-Cutter on it long enough to get everything warmed up. The tractor...

I looked at a 243 and am confused about the draft position for the position control to work. The owner wasn't present, so I had to feel through my inspection. When I first approached the tractor the draft and position control were opposite each other at about mid point. When I started the...

I'm going to look at a 2000 model 243 with 680 hours on it tomorrow. It supposedly has 2 sets of remotes and synchro shuttle. I'm looking to upgrade from my Case-IH 385, mainly for the additional power. The 385 has a lot of good features and the 243 seems to have most of them plus a little more...

I have had a Case-IH 385 for 10 years. I like the weight (about 5000#), easy steering, and especially the synchronized speed transmission. It is a little underpowered for my needs as I have to gear down when cutting thick bihaya grass. I have the itch to upgrade and have seen a MF 243 2 WD for...

I checked my coolant level today, it was low, added a gallon or so of water. That was odd so I started looking around and found a steady stream coming from behind the water pump pulley. It is the week end, so there is not a chance of getting a new one today. I'm antsy when my tractor is down...

I have a friend with a 385 Case/IH tractor with about 1500 hours on it and he has owned it since new. It has the basic transmission with no power shuttle, etc. He tell me it acts like clutch is slipping in high range but doesn't in low range no matter how much it is loaded. The question is: is...

I'm going to have a 30' x 40' metal shop built. I have prices on two types: full steel frame/sheeting and "chicken house" style with steel trusses and wood purlins/steel sheeting. I don't want a pole barn style for this building. It will be insulated with operable roof vents and two 10' roll-up...

I'm considering buying all the bits and pieces and installing it on my 3205. I'm looking for opinions of usefulness. Are there any disadvantages to it that I haven't thought of? Do you use yours or just use the hydraulics? I raise my deck frequently to clear obstacles and I'm tired of fidgiting...

The axle on the 3205 moves back and forth as the steering cylinder tries to turn the tires. This causes a loose feel in the steering. Is there an adjustment or spacer to take the forward/backward movement out of the axle?

I had been wanting one and saw this one on Craigslist. 540 hours on the clock. Liquid cooled Kawasaki. Went to look, the owner said he bought it in '06 used. He said the deck gearbox was leaking, he rebuilt it and it still leaked. He said he had just replaced the seal again and "maybe" it...

The seller hinted at a "small" leak from the bottom of the deck gear box. Said he rebuilt it last summer, so I'm sorta cautious. Worst Case, what does a gear box cost? any known problems with this model to check out? Any advice/suggestions welcome. Gene

I went to the box store and bought wire and conduit to bury a lighting circuit to the new garden shed. I thought I was buying copper 10/2 w/ground underground wire, but when I got ready to install it I found it is not UG wire. I'm putting it in the water-tite UV resistant schedule 40 pipe. Can...

I'm going to have to build a room on the side of our storage building to store the wife's paper documents. With temps often over 100 in the summer AC is a necessity to preserve the paper. The plan is to make it as energy effecient as practical and install an 110V air conditioner. I'm planning on...

What would make the belly mower deck not disengage on the 8000?

The mower has been sitting in the shed for a few weeks, I was going to start it this afternoon. It started for a couple of seconds and went dead. It wouldn't even click after that, and the alternator light won't come on when the key is turned on. I cleaned the cables and am getting power to...

I have no interest in this, I just saw it on Craigslist and thought someone might be interested. I don't even know if it is a good price. It's in Hattiesburg, MS Cub Cadet Hydro Gear Hydrostatic Transmission

I got an O'Reilly flier today advertising their brand synthetic oil for $3.49/qt. Anybody know anything about it or who makes it for them?

I use a 12V powered charger and the flexible wire to put around my muscadines to keep deer out. Previously when I energized the charger I could hear definite thumping in the box as it cycled the charge. This year I didn't hear the familiar sound, so I put my ear right up to the charger and can...

My oil pressure light has stopped working. I can ground the wire going to the socket and the light burns. For the life of me, I can't find a sending unit on the block. I'm working off the assumption that it has a sending unit like a car engine that grounds the oil pressure light when there is no...

Son-in-law's steering failed today. The steering shaft is anchored at the bottom by running through a hole in a steel plate. The hole wore oblong, letting the big and little teethed gears to separate. What is the best fix? I'm sure the dealer would replace the plate, but we're thinking of...

I see a ford 2020 4WD listed locally for $4000. The pictures look clean and with new paint and decals. TractorData doesn't list a 2020, only a 1920 and 2120. The owner says he "thinks" it about a 43 HP tractor, but he must be stating engine HP. I guess it's a Shabura? Any feedback on it on rated...

Went to start the Cub Cadet 2165 with the B & S Vanguard horizontal shaft engine and it just clicked. Isolated it to the starter, took the ~3/4" band off at the bendix, backed the starter shaft and the starter gear came back to the rest position but it was wobbly loose on the shaft. I sprayed it...

I considering a transfer switch installation for more convenience and versatility from the generator. The generator has a 240v 3 prong outlet and the transfer switch connectors are 4 prong. The generator schematic indicates the prongs are for hot, hot, and ground. Is there a practical way to get...

This afternoon I was greasing my mower and noticed the steering arm slightly loose on the square part of the steering knuckle. I tried to tighten it and the arm snapped where it starts around the square shaft. The arm looks like steel, but is grainy looking in the broken area. Does anybody know...

I need a number for the deck drive belt on a 2165 with a 46" deck. I don't live near a dealer and when I passed one and stopped in he didn't have one in stock. Is there a crossover number I can get at a parts store? Thanks, Gene

I have a Gannon Economy box blade that I bought used about 35 years ago. It has (had) a spring steel retainer near each end of the flat bar that holds the scarifiers locked in place. These have broken and now the locking bar just flops around inside the tube. Does anybody know where I can get...

I haven't seen this discussed before, so it might not be practical. I have a '98 model 2165 that appers to have a lot of life left in it. Maneuvering it around obstacles is getting to be a chore at my age. Can PS be added to this mower using components from a similar, more upscale cub? A CC...

My 2165 had been surging when the deck was not engaged so I decided to check out the carb. I looked at the air filter and could see daylight through it so I assumed it was OK. After checking the bowl of the carb and finding no crud or foreign stuff in there I put it back together and fired it...

This tractor is on the side of the street for sale. It looks clean except for a couple of scratches on the deck. Assuming it is in good shape, What kind of deal is it? I don't know the year model

I have a CC2165 with the 16 HP Vanguard engine. The CC dealer is way out of my way and I need to change the oil and filter. Does anyone know of a Purolator or Wix filter instead of the dealer version? The search function wasn't any help on this. Thanks, Gene

I'm posting this in the Yard and Garden and Cub Cadet forums hoping someone out there is familiar with my problem. It started today as I was mowing the lawn trying to die when I turned right. straight ahead or turn left was ok. I finished the grass and took the side panels off to see if anything...

I'm posting this in the Yard and Garden and Cub Cadet forums hoping someone out there is familiar with my problem. It started today as I was mowing the lawn trying to die when I turned right. straight ahead or turn left was ok. I finished the grass and took the side panels off to see if anything...

I bought a 585 hr 2165 last spring from a local person who bought it new in '98. It's real clean, only needed a few maintenance items like tires and deck wheels. Not knowing when the hydro fluid was changed I went ahead and bought fluid and a filter. I thought 600 hrs would be easy to remember...

This might have been covered many times over. If so, I apologize, I didn't find it in the archives. I have a neighbor who has owned a 9N for years. He said recently it started running really ragged and dies when under load. It idles smoothly. He's worked through the fuel system and replaced the...

I was by the CC dealer today to pick up Hydrostatic oil and filter. I didn't carry the part number with me, thinking surely they would have it. I told the owner/parts guy/mechanic the model (2165) and he said "you need the synthetic". Well, he wrote it up ($31/gal) and off I go. I looked in the...

I have 29v ac on the terminals from inside the engine shroud and less than one volt dc on the red (center )wire out of the rectifier. It's on a Cub Cadet and the manual says it is a 15 amp regulated charging system. Is it safe to say I have a bad rectifier? Is there anything else I need to...

I remember reading on this site a few days ago that someone said that removing the side discharge chute from a CC mower deck interrupts the vacuum and reduces the grass lift from the blades. If that is the case, would a mulching plug improve the blade lift and improve the cut? I tried to search...

I know y'all will think I have WAY too little to worry about, and you're probably right. But as I watch my humming bird feeder at various times during the day the level of the nectar in the glass reservoir will fluctuate up and down as much as an inch. Who among this vast, diverse group can...

Per my eariler post, I bought a used (580 hrs) 2165 this week. I'm checking it over, making adjustments. lubing, etc. My question is about what is normal for the hydrostatic pedals returning to neutral. This one will most times back down to a slow speed when the foot is removed from the pedals...

I bought a used cub cadet 2165 tractor and just noticed in the mower manual that it shows a strap running across the bottom of the discharge chute opening. The manual identifies it as a "finger guard", but it appears a major function of it is to ride on the grass and support the deck over high...

I saw a 2165 for sale today, the info on it said it had a B&S engine, 42" deck, and 659 hours. He's asking $600. It looks good, except it has a bald front tire and one nearly bald. I know of this person, and I think he is pretty much a perfectionist. The machine is clean, looks like it has been...

My neighbor is in the military in Germany, and his wife lost the key to his E14. I want to help resolve this issue before he gets home. Are these keys all the same? If so, does someone sell them? The switch looks like the generic automotive type that is held in place by a threaded bezel. Is this...

Is there a "standard" ratio for cutter gearboxes? I saw an ad for one (40hp) that stated that the output shaft turned 1.47 times for each revolution of the input shaft. I checked mine, and it takes a little more than one input turn for one turn of the output shaft. It appears to me that varying...

\"Andy 600\" brush hog Any one know anything about them? Or a dealer for them? I'm looking at one to buy and would like to know that I can get parts if needed. 'preciate any feedback on them. Gene

I bought it used last fall. It's about a 6' mower with 32 knife "stations" on each of four rows of cutters. Each station has 2 knives on it. Some of the knives look rather worn, while some look better. The cut from this mower is kind of ragged. I had expected a better cut from what I have read...

I recent bought a Case-IH tractor with 500 hours on it. The hydraulic/transmission oil looked clean and clear on the dipstick, but when I disconnected a tool from the aux hydraulics the oil that dripped out looked milky/tan. I took a sample of about a pint out and let it set for a day and it...

I posted this on the Case-IH forum but didn't get much discussion. The owner manual specifically recommends AGAINST multi-grade oil in my newly purchased '89 model Case-IH 385 diesel engine. . Surely in 1989 multigrade oils were accepted lubricants (my '85 Kubota recommended 10w-30) so I wonder...

I've recently purchased an '89 model Case-IH 385 tractor. While reading the owners' manual I noticed that the tractor has a "self adjusting clutch" but the manual says to check the adjustment by raising up on the clutch pedal. There must be 1" of free play in the pedal. I'm accustomed to a...

Maybe this belongs in the Lubricants section, but I'm hoping to find more Case-International specific knowledge here. I just bought a Case International model 385, '89 model, with the 155 ci diesel engine. The original owner's manual came with it and states that it is not recommended to use...

I need to replace some scarifier points on my three point hitch backhoe and the boxblade. I've seached the local tractor houses and the heavy duty equipment parts houses and can not come up with any. Is there an on-line source for them and how are the points identified/distingushed? Thanks for...

I'm looking at a 575 DI machine, made only one year. Anyone have any comments on the durability or chronic problems with this model? Why were they only made one year? Thanks for any comments. Gene

I'm looking at a Ford 2910 that the man says is a 1992 model. The sources I can find don't list them as being built as late as '92. When was the last one built? Any pro's and con's welcome Thanks, Gene

I'm seriously considering buying a IH 354 gasoline tractor. It has 1800 hours on the clock, and looks like it might be actual. The tractor is very clean and tight, runs good, cool, very good oil pressure. I had a chance to run it with a brush hog for about an hour. I know you guys are going to...

Hey guys, it's been a while since I posted here, I've been off into flathead Fords. Some of the bookmarks in my "favorites" have disappeared and I've lost the site that has a section for tractor specs, serial number ages, etc. Can anyone help me with a URL? I hope I've not been too vague...

The verticle muffler on my L2250 seems to be getting louder. There are no holes in the outer shell, but the noise is louder around the lower end close to the manifold. Does anyone know if the actual muffler is enclosed in a shell? If so, is the inner section available, or do I toss and replace...

I noticed my brush hog has developed a wobble at certain speeds, like the blades might be out of balance. They're the 1/4" thick ones and have been sharpened 3-4 times. How do you balance the blades? Do you weigh them? I have a cone balancer for my mower blades, but have never balanced brush...

I saw in a post in the "attachments" forum where someone hit a fire ant bed and bent a brush hog blade. I realized that I have been reading this site for more than a year and don't remember seeing any threads on control of the rascals. I did a search and didn't find much, either. What are tried...

I found this, and thought it was revelant to the recent posts on blades and rakes. Anyone seen one work? http://www.tr3rake.com/index.asp

I bought an L2250 2wd back in June. I've put several hours on it, gotten use to it's characteristics and love it. I've made a few adjustments and repairs, and built a grill guard and a belly pan. I bought it from a dealer and have since talked to the previous (only) owner about the scheduled...

I had previously asked a question suggesting that I wanted to slow the hydraulic lift speed on my newly acquired L2250. After more use, I think what I would really like is to "feather" the lift a little better. With the engine at rpm to run a cutter the lift is very jerky when trying to raise...

I've had a chance to put about 3 hourmeter hours on my new-to-me L2250. I've got a 5' cutter on it and have been mowing bahaya (sp?)grass. The little rascal just won't stall! I've had to learn how to hold on...It's a little more bouncy than my 1520 John Deere was, BUT it out- maneuvers the big...