Southernspeed
Gold Member
I'm hopefully going to see a '74 (I believe) 2030 tomorrow. I know nothing about these tractors or tractors of that era. I have a modern MF2850M and an old Ford 8N that I did a lot of work on.
What is there to look out for on these in particular? I'll be able to drive it but not hook up a PTO implement. Is there anything to check on the PTO system?
It has a FEL which is plumbed to both rear remotes (I'd be looking to change that as I'll need the remotes (SCVs?))
It's a gas engine and I believe 8 speed.
Engine wise I should be ok for recognizing problems, clutch and trans too but pumps, PTO, brakes and anything uniquely JD I'm out of my wheelhouse. I'm planning to use it for haying.
Any advice greatly appreciated as always.
What is there to look out for on these in particular? I'll be able to drive it but not hook up a PTO implement. Is there anything to check on the PTO system?
It has a FEL which is plumbed to both rear remotes (I'd be looking to change that as I'll need the remotes (SCVs?))
It's a gas engine and I believe 8 speed.
Engine wise I should be ok for recognizing problems, clutch and trans too but pumps, PTO, brakes and anything uniquely JD I'm out of my wheelhouse. I'm planning to use it for haying.
Any advice greatly appreciated as always.
