Thanks for the info. So according to the page you provided, looks like it's a 1961 with a Perkins diesel and Multi-Power. That's good stuff! I was reading up on the Multi-Power, but still don't understand the exact purpose for it. I guess it's to 'split' the gears??? If I understand what I read correctly, it said you get 12 forward and 4 reverse and go from hi to low without depressing the clutch. Maybe kind of like an early version of shuttle shift??? Should I start a new thread to discuss the Multi-Power?
You are correct about the the filter holder. When I bought the tractor, the PTO lever wouldn't shift, and when I removed the plate, I found the holder and filter jammed under the lever. The only thing that concerns me is that I never found the other half of the holder or the retaining wire that others have mentioned that keeps it from unscrewing. When I changed the trans fluid, I replaced the filter and straightened out the dents in the holder the best I could. Luckily the 'groove' that seats the filter was in tact, so it was making a good seal with the filter, I just hope it doesn't happen again. I have put about 4 or 5 hours on it since the fluid change, and want to check it, but I really don't want to drain that expensive fluid just to check. However, I guess the fluid is pretty cheap compared to a torn up tranny or hydraulic pump. There was a lot of water in the case, when I drained the old fluid, due to sitting out in a field for almost a year before I got it. I've read that I should flush the case and hydraulics with diesel fuel to remove any remaining moisture. I'm just a little hesitant because I don't want to damage anything. I've got to look at the Multi-Power switch because it's seized in the up position.
I tried to get a good pic of the steering column and cover plate. I need to check/change the power steering fluid, but I can't tell from the picture in my manual exactly where to check and or drain/fill. Here's the pic again. I drew a red oval around what I believe to be the fill/check bolt, but I need someone to verify.
Also, in the pic below, is this where I would tap in for hydraulic remote so I could use a log splitter?
Thanks for looking.