How many tractors have you owned?

[coobie]

5 total,JD model b,ford 8n,allis model c,massey ferg.1240 and Kioti DK 40se.

 

[dave1949]

Quality not quantity gentlemen.

Mark

It's more like perseverance Ever since the NH threads about cracked bell housings, and I discovered mine has a crack, I have been watching my crack (hold the wise cracks, please) and trying to decide just how lucky I am feeling. I have no idea when it first appeared, but it hasn't grown any longer either over the past couple months. I did about 12 hours backhoe work with it two weeks back and that didn't seem to make a difference.

I would hate to pay that repair bill if I don't have to. It will bite me sooner or later I know.
Dave.

 

[RadarTech]

It's more like perseverance Ever since the NH threads about cracked bell housings, and I discovered mine has a crack, I have been watching my crack (hold the wise cracks, please) and trying to decide just how lucky I am feeling. I have no idea when it first appeared, but it hasn't grown any longer either over the past couple months. I did about 12 hours backhoe work with it two weeks back and that didn't seem to make a difference.

I would hate to pay that repair bill if I don't have to. It will bite me sooner or later I know.
Dave.

Sorry Dave--- if that either of your cracks grow, the wallet will be next..

J

 

[dave1949]

Sorry Dave--- if that either of your cracks grow, the wallet will be next..

J

I knew it would be too much to resist.
Dave.

 

[RadarTech]

I knew it would be too much to resist.
Dave.

Well, I was going to ask how you watch that crack... but..... nevermind...:laughing:


and please don't explain the use of mirrors!!!


J

 

[s78wingrider]

3, first was 47 IH-M with fluid in tires, I grew up with an H and had no idea how much more an M was! Used it mostly for a tree skidder. 2nd was IH-340 utility with fluid that would pick up anything as long as you could keep rear tires on ground. Now 3215- Mahindra gear 4x4 with FEL and hoe

 

[Mousefield]

Only one, Kioti CK35 HST. :cool2: Had it for just over 2 years, should have gotten one when I moved to our acreage 12 years ago.

 

[CurlyDave]

One.

I keep drooling over a bigger one, but DW is skeptical.

 

[dcyrilc]

hmm... well I am like TEG........

But I feel a contest coming on....

LBROWN and John will likely have the record...


J

Soundguy has quite a few.

 

[dcyrilc]

It's more like perseverance Ever since the NH threads about cracked bell housings, and I discovered mine has a crack, I have been watching my crack (hold the wise cracks, please) and trying to decide just how lucky I am feeling. I have no idea when it first appeared, but it hasn't grown any longer either over the past couple months. I did about 12 hours backhoe work with it two weeks back and that didn't seem to make a difference.

I would hate to pay that repair bill if I don't have to. It will bite me sooner or later I know.
Dave.

Have you considered trying to have it welded before it breaks all the way?

 

[dcyrilc]

Just one...for now.

 

[DieselnHooters]

McCormick W4--Massey Harris Pony---Satoh 650g--Ford 1310--IH b275

Currently a Kub MX 5000

That makes 6

 

[ronjhall]

Four
1954 Farmall Cub
1958 Farmall 340
1984 Kubota B7100HST
2000 Kubota B2910

 

[dave1949]

Have you considered trying to have it welded before it breaks all the way?

I have. It would take some disassembly to do a proper cast iron weld with the pre and post heat recommended. It's on an outside radius portion of the casting, don't know if that makes a difference. Not sure if it could be done without removing the bellhousing completely. If the bellhousing has to come off the tractor to weld it, then it seems like a new one is the much better choice.

I read the failed welding attempt posts and have researched cast welding on-line to try and decide if that is a viable solution. Not being a welder, I don't have my own opinion. From what I have read, successful cast iron welding is not a given even when following all the recommended procedures.

I should get an eyeball opinion from a prof. welder.
Dave.

 

[polo1665]

I have. It would take some disassembly to do a proper cast iron weld with the pre and post heat recommended. It's on an outside radius portion of the casting, don't know if that makes a difference. Not sure if it could be done without removing the bellhousing completely. If the bellhousing has to come off the tractor to weld it, then it seems like a new one is the much better choice.

I read the failed welding attempt posts and have researched cast welding on-line to try and decide if that is a viable solution. Not being a welder, I don't have my own opinion. From what I have read, successful cast iron welding is not a given even when following all the recommended procedures.

I should get an eyeball opinion from a prof. welder.
Dave.

Sorry to here about the crack. I've known some people that acted like they t smoked crack, but have never seen a cracked bell housing on a tractor. Must be a dismal sight.
I would think that if you had it welded you would always worry about it. The price difference may not be worth the added aggravation.

Mark

 

[beppington]

One ... owned for 4 days now!!

Kubota Grand L3940; HST; LA724 FEL; R4 tires :thumbsup:

 

[polo1665]

One ... owned for 4 days now!!

Kubota Grand L3940; HST; LA724 FEL; R4 tires :thumbsup:

Pictures are necessary:thumbsup:

Mark

 

[LBrown59]

6 .
7. If the MTD wards PowrCraft counts.

 

[dcyrilc]

I have. It would take some disassembly to do a proper cast iron weld with the pre and post heat recommended. It's on an outside radius portion of the casting, don't know if that makes a difference. Not sure if it could be done without removing the bellhousing completely. If the bellhousing has to come off the tractor to weld it, then it seems like a new one is the much better choice.

I read the failed welding attempt posts and have researched cast welding on-line to try and decide if that is a viable solution. Not being a welder, I don't have my own opinion. From what I have read, successful cast iron welding is not a given even when following all the recommended procedures.

I should get an eyeball opinion from a prof. welder.
Dave.

I have to agree with you that if you have to split the tractor and pull the bellhousing, you might as well just replace it. No sense paying money for something which may or may not work. I'm not a welder either. I was just thinking maybe there was an easier cheaper way. Doesn't sound like it. Too bad.

 

[dcyrilc]

One ... owned for 4 days now!!

Kubota Grand L3940; HST; LA724 FEL; R4 tires :thumbsup:

:dance1: