Farm Pro 2430 delivered today

[billbill1]

Greg, I just finished tightening the screws on my sending unit. I could barely get my hand in there (My hands are real big) The screws were very loose and I could only get to two of them using the 1/4" ratchet and screw driver bit. I don't think mine would come out the top without removing the cowl and that looked pretty time consuming. If this doesn't work I will probably have to do it that way. And make a gasket. Thanks

 

[greg_g]

That's unfortunate Bill. It didn't occur to me that yours may have a larger capacity tank than did my JM254. That probably explains the tighter quarters.

//greg//

 

[Boltonpower]

Could be the sending unit gasket. We tighten everyone of them
before delivery. Could also be the fuel return line. Sometime the
seat is either no smooth or too deep. When they leak we "glue"
an "O" ring on the cone of the return line fitting and use that to seal the return line connection. Works like a charm..

Graham
Bolton Power Equipment

 

[SPIKER]

I guess he never rebuilt an engine ? that blue/red RTV works great for sealing / making intake end gaskets! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif though I dislike it when two surfaces are bolted up TIGHT as the material squeezes out as stated above, intakes usually use a 1/4" thick gasket which seems to POP OUT when ever it feels like it lol. it has been on my old cougar for ni-on 15 yrs now with out a leak one...

I also say stay away from it for sealing the seams of the tank sending unit. you need a good metal to metal contact (better than just screws if possable) to keep the fule sender working right... I used a ratching wrench and a bit to tighten mine up. worked well. bit of tape to hold the bit into the ratcheting wrench and walla all done. I think mine was cork too. btw cork has been used as gasket material for ever... works great if done RIGHT, don't over tighten it but the cork will swell slightly and stop all leaks, mine was leaking at the screws not at the gasket! each screw was removed and a bit of LIQUID THREAD SEAL was used. (pipe dope which was/is fuel resistant) NOT the teflon tape stuff which strings off... ALSO the sealing compound was used under the head of the fastners not on the first few threads as you would NORMALLY use it.

Mark M /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[indianatruck]

Congratulations! How do you like your 2430? What made you decide on that one rather than the 2425? I have been looking at both, but haven't purchased yet. The 2430 looks to be heavier built and would do a better job with bush hogging and using the bucket. Any comments?

 

[blisterbug]

Havent had much good weather to use in yet. Played with loader and grader on back. Has all the power I will need , glad I went with 2430 , lot heavier on the 3 point too. More hieght from ground up for snow. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif