case-ih 255

  1. Rod in Forfar

    We fixed the 3 point hitch fault on my Case IH 255.

    Since buying the cab and loader equipped 255 I have put 25 hours on it running a 4' bush hog around rows of growing trees and this week, a nightmarish 3 acre plot of pasture with boulders popping up in random locations. This field has destroyed three rotary mowers over the last 18 years of...
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    Case IH 255 with overheated motor.

    Picked this tractor as a project to work on this winter. Severely overheated engine and missing radiator. 273 hours 4x4 and turf tires. Most of the parts I have found are from china. Anyone have any luck rebuilding Mitsubishi K3E diesels that have been run hot. Center piston is trashed...
  3. N

    Case IH 255 Engine Stop Solenoid

    Thanks for any info provided. The 255 diesel no longer shuts off with the switch. I have to pull the engine shutoff cable. Previously I could hear the engine stop solenoid click when I turned the key on. That no longer happens. The solenoid has 12 volts on both connectors with the switch on or...
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    Case IH 255

    The solenoid quit clicking when I turn the key on and I have to pull the "shut off" cable to turn off the engine. Where do I start to find the problem. The owners manual doesn't show anything. Thanks for any information/advise.
  5. M

    Case IH 255 Tie rod and end links

    I have a case 255 4wd. The tie rod pulled out of the left end, and there are not enough threads left to engage. Looking for a replacement, my dealer says that it is obsolete, no longer manufactured and that there are no sources for it in his aftermarket suppliers. Repair by welding seems to be...
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    Case IH 255 Electic PTO Clutch

    I have a Case IH 255 with Woods F35 mower with an electric PTO clutch, Woods part number 32770. The clutch just burned up and the dealer can't find a replacement. I've talked to Woods directly and the manufacturer of the clutch (Pitts) and they all say the part is obsolete and no known...
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    Case IH 255 Radiator

    Hello, We are looking for a radiator for our Case IH 255 compact tractor. I just about exhausted all tractor parts suppliers on the web. We were told that they stopped making these radiators. Hopefully someone either has one on hand or an aftermarket one has been manufactured. Any ideas? Thanks!
  8. daugen

    Case IH 255 oil gauge

    My "new" tractor came with a seriously cheesy plastic oil pressure gauge stuck into the side of the block. Wondering who thought that up...with the wrong pressure scale on it, so it's basically a pressure/no pressure gauge. I've used Murphy gauges before, any suggestions for a metal gauge...
  9. J

    Case ih 255 live pto engagement

    I have a 1987 Case IH 255 And the pto engages and disengages when the drive clutch does. I tried adjusting it per my manual but it wont disengage the drive seperately from the pto? Am I missing something or is the pto engagement messed up? I dont know much about it? This is my first tractor i...
  10. K

    case ih 255

    Hi everyone would anybody know what a good price would be for a ci 255 w loader 1100 hours mfd i looking to buy thanks
  11. K

    case ih 255

    Hi Everyone im thinking of buying a 1987 255 w/1000 hrs a 70a loader mfwd and turf tires is 7500 dollars a fair price ill use it mainly for pulling a brush hog and grading drive any help would be appreciated Rick
  12. N

    Case IH 255 differential problems

    We just purchase a Case IH 255 3cyl. diesel engine tractor. The diffential is engaged but will not disengag. Just replaced the spring which was given to us by former owner to "fix" the problem but this did not help. Any suggestions greatly appreciated! Thanks!
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    Case IH 255 feels like clutch is slipping

    I bought a Case IH 255 4WD used and the guy said the clutch was bad.I had our tractor repair person take a look at it and the clutch is new,new pressure plate,and flywheel is okay.If I use low range it pulls okay,If I rake with it in high or meduim range it starts to slip or no power at all.Any...
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    Need help on Case IH 255

    I recently bought 41 acres and am looking for a tractor. I have about 15 acres of pasture that will need mowing and I want to plant a couple of acres in food plots. I have found a 1985 case ih 255 for sale with 600 hours in good cond. I havent been able to find much info or specs on this model...
  15. J

    IH 255 Compact tractor

    Need as much information as possible on a IH 255 compact tractor. Local auction has 1 and I may be interested in it. What H.P.? Engine? Power steering? 2 or 4 wd? Advantages and Disadvantages? Any info. would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. JRF
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