IH 254

[Kernopelli]

I have switched the rims around for more offset and it helped greatly by widening the track but would still like some more. When I have my FEL on I certainly don't need more weight on the front but you can always add more than the 180lbs you currently have. I had made a weight set out of an old small residential cast iron sectional boiler some years ago. It wasn't pretty but i had about 220 lbs on the front bumper and it made a world of difference when using ground engagement implements, it also helped to hold and pull on sloped ground. I like the idea of spacer/wheel weights since it adds to "unsprung" weight and relieves stress on the front axle and spindles. I am certain it could be done quite effectively. Find someone to cut some heavy plate for you and drill some lug hole,longer lugs and you're in business. The additional track width may still add to spindle stress however.

As an aside, I had somewhat mixed up what Buck had stated concerning the 245/MTE1800 and in my mind applied the use of the K3D engine to the 254. Some recent research has led me to find information stating that the 254 did indeed use the K3D also and 255 used the K3E engine. Which leads me back to my original ( but at the time somewhat misconstrued question) of where did they find the extra HP for the different applications of the K3D engines? Buck is correct, no surprise there...he is one of the best (and friendliest!) grey market authorities in the U.S. , that the K3D was used in the 245/MTE1800 but it also appears that it was used in the 254 but with a higher HP rating.

 

[EFC]

235- K3B
245- K3D
255- K3E 24/21 HP 2800 RPM
MTE2000D- K3F 24/20 HP 2400 RPM
265- K3H
275- K3M

Larger engine running at lower RPM, where you measure the hp in the RPM band really changes the output HP#'s

Buck

P.S. Thank you for the kind words!! rare on these boards.

 

[dougnpatti]

IH 254 hydraulic O-ring question: I bought a new hydraulic fluid filler cap and o-ring because the old cap had stripped threads. The question I have is, does thei o-ring fit around the cap, or does it get seated around the screen or in the filler tube somewhere?

 

[DaLi220]

I had an IH 265 that looks similar. I know it had a Mitsubishi engine and was a hi-crop model. It was a great tractor with a strong engine and was built rugged.
I don't think you will find much in the way of spare parts for these unless yiou find a junk model or the parts were interchangable with other models. That would be my only concern.

I have an IH 254 and so far it's been a pretty good tractor. It doesn't like to get wet though, if it does, water always finds it's way into the trans/hydro oil, so I try to keep it covered and never wash it. I've considered selling it a few times, then quickly change my mind after starting it up. I've taken an interest recently in sprucing it up, but only want to use new original parts. I went to a local dealer, then found that I could order original parts online for the same price. The shipping cost is slightly more than I have to pay the local dealer in sales tax, but I like getting the parts delivered to my door! Case IH Tractor Parts

 

[BillPizzaiolo]

I own a IH 254 since it was brand new. It never gave me any trouble until today. Plowing out the driveway of over 2 feet of snow seemed to do it. I was almost finished and every time it felt a load it slowly died out. It would re-start quickly then die out. Fuel seemed good, oil level okay, hydr. level okay air filter okay. Not sure as to what to check next.
Bill

 

[BillPizzaiolo]

I re thead in the manual that the tractor uses a single-acting, plunger type jerk pump to supply fuel to the injection nozzles. Fuel flow by gravity through the paper-type fuel filter and to the injection pump. Because there is no charge pump to force the fuel through a partially clogged fuel filter, the filter must be changed at a regular interval. -- it is cold and getting dark now I will change the filter in the morning once the sun gets high enough to see. I hope it works. Good thing I keep extra filters in the garage.
Bill