TC35D price

[wolfie1959]

Sounds good to me. Where do I get one and how hard to install?

 

[airbiscuit]

A block heater is probably around $30 from New Holland. Not terrible to install - just pop out the proper frost plug and install - just don't drill through the block! I've always thought the TC35 was kind of a sleeper. It is built on a large frame with larger tires and bigger wheels so it has more traction than say a TC33. Those are low enough hours and it looks like you still have more than a little life on the tires (the front tires usually wear out first). It is easy to install some LED lights on the ROPS, as there is a power plug under the seat. Have fun!

 

[wolfie1959]

I had looked at a TC33DA that had a lot less hours but they wanted $14000 for it and it was leaking fluid from the transmission and the front axel. the dealer ended up fixing the leaks but it was still too much money. the tires are worn but certainly not worn out. the fronts are worn more but they are also cheaper to replace. it's a little scary to start pulling out freeze plugs but I might try it. I think the block heater might be a good idea. I didn't see a power plug under the seat.. I'll have to look for it. Yesterday I went to put the range lever in gear and the part on the transmission broke off.. now I'm waiting for parts.

 

[airbiscuit]

You will really like that tractor. I'll admit that I had my friend (a maintenance tech) install the block heater. He drilled a 1/8" hole and screwed in a sheet metal screw and pried it out. Instead of that, you can also just tale a small cold chisel and peel it away from the block, although it isn't all that easy to get to. Some punch a screwdriver through it and then pry it out.

Be Verrrry careful, as there is about a 1/4" void, and behind that is a thin part of the engine block. Piercing the plock is very expensive. Any competent auto mechanic could install this in 30 minutes.

Here is a pic of what that work light plug under the seat should look like, only it will be black.

 

[airbiscuit]

I wouldn't worry about tires just yet. Use it for a while and see how it goes. In a weird sort of way, sometimes the more worn tire has better traction than a newer one. If/when you do buy new front tires, get at least 6 ply and maybe 8 ply if possible. A full bucket of dirt makes em bulge.

 

[atsah]

Check your glow plug fuse first, if the fuse is okay, take a digital volt meter, put the ground on battery ground and positive on the strip on the glow plugs to make sure there is 12 volts there, if there is you can remove them and ohm out the element to the threaded part of the plug, you should see .09 or less if they are good.

 

[airbiscuit]

At 2:53 is the punch and pry method.

 

[atsah]

I used a punch, bent the frost plug on one side and was able to grab the edge I bent with a needle nose vise grip and it came right out, just bend it over be careful not to hit it hard the frost plug is weak and there isn’t much clearance behind it to the block.

 

[wolfie1959]

I'm not worried about the tires... When I got my NAA the tires were bald. I put chains on it and used it that way for almost 20 year before I finally bought new tires. I actually think it had better traction when I had the chains on it. I think I will get a block heater before winter. I probably won't use
the tractor much in the winter. I have a plow on my truck... but if I need to move some heavy snow it would be nice if it starts.