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Mack's idea is interesting. A variable speed or geared down drill would be needed since direct drive from AC would be off most tach scales.

Yes, I believe that cables are supposed to be lubed with white grease rather than oil. Mr.E's comment about oil in the tach head is a possibility.

I guess excessive play in the drive gears might be a cause. An experienced mechanic might be able to turn the drive wire back and forth by hand and know how much play to expect.

JD 650 tachometer troubles
John Deere Tractors
Replies 13 Post by TomG

I'm not sure how the loader is being used, but one version of digging would seem to take more traction than hydraulics. Perhaps using forward motion as well as lift at the same time takes enough power so the pump won't lift the loader to its capacity. I do have to clutch my tractor sometimes for the loader to break out a load of gravel if I've gone low into a pile.

I'd be careful because I have heard stories of people breaking their loaders using the bucket curled down like a dozer blade. Larger cylinders would provide more power (if there's enough clearance) but at the expense of speed. Since I don't have a fast dump on my loader and on my tractor the PS priority valve detracts from flow to the hydraulics. Reduced loader speed would be a strong negative for me.

I tend to not try to second-guess engineering and would try to solve the power problems by finding an operating technique that works better. However, I don't think of loaders as very effective diggers anyway. I find that I do almost all my shallow excavating with a box scraper (with hydraulic top-link). I sort of surprised myself and ended up using the box far more than the loader to spread my last load of gravel. But that’s just me. Everybody finds their own style that works best for them.

FEL HYD CYLINDER REPLACEMENT
Kubota Tractors
Replies 4 Post by TomG

If you are still looking for one, there is one available on ebay. I have seen this one in person and it is as close to new condition as one would find. Type in "John Deere 655" and she'll come right up. Auction ends september 25th. If by chance you miss it email the owner at steve.l@prodigy.net. He may still have it as it looks like he has had some trouble finding a buyer. Hope this helps.
Only thing you will want to verify is if the drive shaft, mounting brackets etc. will be the same for the 655. This unit came off of an 855. Shafts and brackets through Deere are SALTY! ....just a word of advise.

Front snowblower for 655
John Deere Tractors
Replies 2 Post by guysnydr

Haven't heard of a Sedore stove. Maybe I’ll have better luck looking it up than a reference to a Soyer stove I read. It was supposed to have been invented by a Chef and used during the Crimean war. Now I have two stoves I don't know anything about. Rats--life is difficult.

The big ice storm (the one the drove up the price of maple syrup) was mostly to the east of here. That was my last year in the city. I'm happy it missed here and just as happy I missed the whole thing too. Due to all the stories, I do have a generator and transfer switch though.

The thought I had about heating engine oil is wondering what temperature in a localized area might start affecting polymers, additives etc. in multi-grade oils. Oil degradation is something I've heard about in connection with dipstick heaters but I don't know if the issue is relevant.

Block Heater Do I Need One
Kubota Tractors
Replies 25 Post by TomG

I had a mower deck that would clog up something awful. I could only cut about half an acre or so before it clogged up. Turned out that the front of the deck was higher than the back. I adjusted the deck per the owners manual with .25 inch lower in the front. No more clogging problems after that.
Jerry

Undercoating on mower decks
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 22 Post by Mrwurm

No place to park snow is a very good reason to have a blower. Most of them should blow reasonably dry snow 30' or so.

I've never been sorry I have a 3ph blower, but I don't clear near as far as .3-mile either. Despite the blower I use my loader quite a bit for snow clearing and wouldn't want to have to switch a front blower and loader frequently. The way I use them would take about a dozen swaps each time I use them. Still .3 of a mile is a way and I also find that driving in reverse slows me down in moderate snows. The blower clears snow faster than I'm willing to drive in reverse. I'm glad I have four reverse gears because it gives me a decent choice of ground speeds, although that isn't an issue with HST.

I blow on frozen gravel and asphalt. Until it freezes, the blower skid shoes sink in and make rock showers. I clear the first few times with the loader since it doesn't sink in if curled back so it rides on its bottom. The loader also removes loose stones and junk that would go through or jam the blower. The gravel freezes solid and a bit of snow pack builds up, which makes a good surface for blowing until spring. Sort of the same deal with asphalt. The skid shoes don't sink in but they might scar the sealer coat until there's a bit of snow pack.

My drive slope isn't that steep, but I don't have traction problems with the blower using unloaded turfs. I also have adequate traction for the loader work and even breaking up the snow (turned to ice) pack in the spring. I think I'd experiment before committing to chains. I think there’s a discussion in the archives on how to use chains with ag tires. Chains are as good for improving steering as they are for increasing traction. Sometimes I wish I had a bit more steering, but I manage the traction w/o chains just fine. A front blower or blade requires more steering than a 3ph blower and loader.

New Tractor Snowblower To Buy
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 12 Post by TomG

What is a Mitsubishi MT210D with brush hog and Bucket worth? approx. age 15 yrs. 1200 hrs.
Thanks

Price on used MT210D
Mitsubishi
Replies 1 Post by SteveM

It might be a good time to get a repair manual just to make sure the procedure doesn't have unforeseen complications. I wouldn't count on it being exactly straightforward.

I'm making an assumption that the seals couldn't be replaced with the sector in place--by removing the column, the sector top cover and sliding everything up the steering shaft. On my Ford, there still would be several seals and quite a few other parts just on the shaft above the ball-nut gear. The PS relief valve and other parts also are there. Disassembly of the sector would get into an even larger number of other parts. I'd need a puller for the steering wheel, maybe one for the pitman arm, a special tool for setting the shaft pre-load and maybe a bunch of other stuff.

b20 backhoe won t move side to side
Kubota Tractors
Replies 5 Post by TomG

I bought an MF 1433V last spring, and now it is time for
it's 50 hour service. The book recomends changing the
transmission oil and filter, but none of the 3 dealers in the area carry the filter. They can order it for around
$74. This seems kinda high for a spin-on filter. Is this
the norm for these tractors? (this is my first compact).
Any mail order sources? The part numbers are:
Hydraulic: 3607790M1
Oil: 3710280M2

Henry

Prices on MF filters
Massey Ferguson Tractors
Replies 8 Post by k4hal

i have a 2000 new holland 555E backhoe, can't find my book one of my warning lights have come on and i need to find out what it means.

trouble shooting
New Holland Tractors
Replies 2 Post by jody powell

I would also think it would be useful in priming the fuel system if you change filters or run it dry.

Lever
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 9 Post by Peters

I have not tried Valvolines Synthetic. I have owned Volvos over the years and have had bad performance with Valvoline oil. I find that for some reason the oil burns more readily than other oils in their 4 cylinder. I had a few bottles in the barn and decided to use them up on the last change in my wife Volvo. Same problem as normal, I lost a quart before the last change. I went back to Castrol synthetic.

Synthetic Oil Shell Rotella
Parts and Repair
Replies 78 Post by Peters

There is one similar to that at the dealer in Orangeburg, SC, it is a Lease return with 21 months warranty, no implements, $18,800

TC 45D PRICE CHECK
New Holland Tractors
Replies 8 Post by TomDoolie

I am looking at a TC45 lease return tractor with 80 hours. Two wheel drive, no bucket, 3pt hitch never used, used drawbar only, Ag tires, 22 months on warranty, very good shape. They are asking 14,500. Is this a good price?

TC45 Lease return price
New Holland Tractors
Replies 1 Post by TomDoolie

Thanks Patriot. I'm new to this myself. They are supposed to deliver our BX2200 this Friday. I did talk to some BX2200 owners around here and they said that the slightest pressure on the hydro peddle can also cause that too.

As far as tires I took a closer look at the tread design this time. With the turf tires I could see what Mark was talking about with the SSSS design. The bar tread tires are not a straight bar tread ether. The bars appear to turn out on the end. The bars are shorter and wider then the bars on the 26x12x12s I've been using on my Bolens HT23. On the Bolens web sites I have seen them referred to as full flotation tires. That's what we're used to so we went with the bar tires on the BX2200 for now. My wife and I just finished building a new home and there's not much of a lawn to mow yet. We do have a 7 ac field to mow. The bar tires are not going to hurt it a bit.

Thanks for everyone's help! I'm going to learn a lot here at CTB.

BX2200 Tires
Kubota Tractors
Replies 17 Post by Dwight

I have an L 3450 it starts fine when it is cold but lately when you shut it off after it is worm it won't start just turns over. For alittle while now you would have to turn it over a little while then it would start. But now it won't start at all I know it's not the shut off valve becous the only way you can get it started now is by putting a rag near the intake with gasoline on it so the fumes go in and it will start. Once started it runs fine any ideas? Oh I just changed the fuel filter thinking that might be it but I still have the problem

L3450 Won t start
Kubota Tractors
Replies 11 Post by Troyl

That is a great camp idea Tom. I am leaning towards a large shower stall sized area with a seat and shower head. This will serve as a changing room for pool guests that don't want to go in the house as well as a way for me to rinse off before jumping in. I plan on building it when I remodel the deck, hopefully next year but who knows. I want it to look attractive and to enhance the pool/deck area when completed.

New barn
Barns Pole Barns
Replies 57 Post by cutter

I forgot to mention, the B7500 w/loader and belly mower for $14000 is in Victoria, Texas.

B7500
Kubota Tractors
Replies 16 Post by El Guapo Jefe

jUST WANTED TO KNOW IF YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TRACTOR. I WOULD BE INTERESTED, ESPECIALLY SINCE THE LOW HOURS MANOWAR007@AOL.COM

JD955 Price Check
John Deere Tractors
Replies 8 Post by do you still have yo

My wife thinks it tough just being around me.

Oil Filters
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 22 Post by DRankin