I guess that plate is my only access to the underside of the engine. what looks like where the oil pan should be is bolted to frame, i would have to remove the loader belly piece, the front axle brace to even be able to undo the bolts to the underside of the motor. According to the service manual that small plate sized opening is the "pan" im guessing i need to remove the block from the frame, not sure where to begin with that. looks like some bolts from the frame go into the side of the block, i dont know how it connects to the flywheel, or if the flywheel stays with the motor. hydraulic pump and hoses need to be situated. fuel and injector pump.. hmm.. any suggestions on how to work on the connecting rod bearings on this tractor?
The drive shaft is still in the way along with oil uptake, maybe i can figure out a way to remove the uptake to inspect the bearings? the oil plate is maybe 6"x9" so not much in terms of elbow room.
service manual oil pan removal:
Shared album - Eric Rujiraviriyapinyo - Google Photos
obstructions:
Shared album - Eric Rujiraviriyapinyo - Google Photos
bolts holding the bottom of the motor to the frame:
Shared album - Eric Rujiraviriyapinyo - Google Photos
The drive shaft is still in the way along with oil uptake, maybe i can figure out a way to remove the uptake to inspect the bearings? the oil plate is maybe 6"x9" so not much in terms of elbow room.
service manual oil pan removal:
Shared album - Eric Rujiraviriyapinyo - Google Photos
obstructions:
Shared album - Eric Rujiraviriyapinyo - Google Photos
bolts holding the bottom of the motor to the frame:
Shared album - Eric Rujiraviriyapinyo - Google Photos