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On my 2000 TC29 you turn the switch all the way toward the right (clockwise) to pre-heat; then push in to crank. I think the manual suggest 10 seonds but a little longer works better (starts faster, less smoke). Best yet is to leave the block heater plugged in if the temp is less than 50 degrees; again it starts faster and with less smoke. In any case my tractor smokes some at start up; has since new.

Good luck,
Bill

Please help an old city boy
New Holland Tractors
Replies 17 Post by BillMullens

Heh,heh,heh...I'd forgotten about that pic.

It would still move forward a bit at that point but was mostly going "down".

My neighbor heard the commotion and pulled me out with his old Ferguson.

Good luck,
Bill

My first tractor - NEED ADVICE
New Holland Tractors
Replies 6 Post by BillMullens

Wow. I'm openly envious.

If you're near Appleton, stop in and say hello to Dave S. in sales at Appleton HD/Buell. He is one of the nation's top Buell guys, and by all accounts a swell guy.

Good luck on your new house project.

Bill

Av8r s Movement
Home Improvement
Replies 15 Post by BillMullens

I finally RTV'ed around the bead and put a bottle of Slime in it; it has held air every since.

Bill

Are you tired of retiring your wheel barrow
Everything and Anything
Replies 22 Post by BillMullens

Similar thread on YTMag:

Seals on Antique Tractors
Tractor Projects
Replies 7 Post by BillMullens

I'd look for a bad wire or corroded connection on the ground side.

My next guess would have been a bad relay, but you already switched them around.

If it wasn't for the lack of voltage on the no-starts, I would have said look for a mechanical cause...mouse nest in the flywheel housing or starter bad.

Hopefully oneace will chime in.

Good luck,
Bill

TC33 won t start -- sometimes
New Holland Tractors
Replies 33 Post by BillMullens

My boss got a similar one yesterday. It claimed to be from somebody that didn't get an item that they paid for; to reply to them it took you to the fake ebay site to log in. He was lucky and couldn't remember his ebay password or it would have worked on him. When he told me all this I thought it sounded fishy, when I checked out the e-mail he got the fake site was already down.

They would use the username/pw info to post fake auctions.

Be careful,
Bill

Another eBay scam be CAREFUL out there
Website Operations Howto
Replies 5 Post by BillMullens

Frank,
That helps. I've sort of figured out the dual-fuel tractors through the years. although everybody seems to have a different opinion about what "distillate" fuel was. And I agree that most of the d-f tractors have been converted in one way or another to run on gasoline only.

In any case, I kind of figured that the odds were better that kthompson saw a dual-fuel tractor rather than an MD. I just forget that in other places the bigger tractors were more popular; in this area of the Appalachias, an H or an 8N is about the biggest working antique you'd see.

Bill

old equipment
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 17 Post by BillMullens

Yooper, it's never too late!

Ever seen a Super C with the "Hydra Creeper"? I guess it is the same thing as a TA. That would be a good score.

I'm all for saving a bit of history by fixing up these old tractors. And they are still usable.

Good luck,
Bill

old tractor serial number
Antique Tractors
Replies 15 Post by BillMullens

Nissan, give us something more to go by. The number you included may not be a serial number.

If you could tell us more details, or a picture, we could figure out the model and tell you where to look for the serial number. Does it have frame rails separate from the engine? What size rear tires?

If you see numbers that are part of the castings, they may be casting codes. All major castings have them, they are in the format of month-day-year, with the year code being a letter; it is the date the part was cast. For instance 1-28-X would be January 28, 1952. Some letters are skipped, but basically A=1931 (or 1958) and Z=1954.

Good luck,
Bill

Farmall serial numbers
Antique Tractors
Replies 2 Post by BillMullens

Got it Tuesday morning; 72 hours later I was able to eat a PB&J sandwich and some soup. First time I've missed a day of work due to illness in years. Nasty.

I recommend not getting it!

Take care,
Bill

Anybody else had this years version of the FLU
Website Operations Howto
Replies 6 Post by BillMullens

They make a special shear bolt, but most people use a regular bolt (not grade 8).

Good luck on the country way of life.

Bill

Ask a Stupid Question -- Shear Pins Special
Operating and Attachments
Replies 9 Post by BillMullens

1) 1989 Dodge Daytona Shelby. Turbo II, 5-sp, some engine and interior mods. Sweet car, very reliable, easy to work on , and 30 mpg if you stayed out of the turbo. Sold it to buy my compact NH tractor.<br>
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2) 1977 Plymouth Volare "Roadrunner". Was 100% stock and original when I bought it in about 1987; I installed a reworked 340 with the 284/484 cam; Holley, headers, etc. and 727 transmission. Ugly (Spitfire Orange) and ill-handling, but that 340 was magic. Abused it for two years until it cracked a head, sold it to a friend and bought a beater to finish out my college years.<br>
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3) 1989 Dodge Daytona C/S These cars are rare, I didn't know it at the time. They were stripped down Turbo I Daytonas; no plastic on the outside, no A/C available (although it could be dealer installed), 5-speed only. Loud, rough and fast. Sold it to buy a truck.<br>
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Bill

Favorite Cars From the Past
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 26 Post by BillMullens

Hi, Art. Long time.

As you may recall I built a CadPlans 3ph mounted hoe and have used it a lot. A 3ph hoe may not be right for everybody, but I would make the same decision again.

Anyway, mine is mounted just like any other 3ph implement; although it would take a specific sequence of events, most likely involving two people, to raise the 3ph while somebody was sitting on the backhoe, it would be possible in my case. I did fabricate a "hold-down" link that attaches to the tractor drawbar that makes it impossible to lift the 3ph and also prevents the backhoe from lifting itself and the operator up (as the 3ph has no downpressure); but really only use it on challenging hoe work.

I haven't looked at the factory 3ph hoes in a few years, but recall seeing some that were set up like mine - had a chain or link holding the hoe down.

I've checked mine to be sure that with the ROPS either up or down, I don't see how I could be caught between the hoe and the ROPS when seated on the hoe.

Be good,
Bill

subframe vs 3 point
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 29 Post by BillMullens

It depends on the soil type and condition. At my home garden spot, my TC29 easily pulls a 5' tiller through the sandy soil (that has been worked a couple of years in a row). At my pumpkin farm 10 miles away, the same tractor struggles because of the heavier soil and some fresh plowing. Of course it will do an adequate job, we just have to go very slow sometimes.

By the way, the narrower tillers will usually offset so that you can cover your tracks or get close to edges.

All in all, I'd be happy with either a 4' or 5' tiller; a 5' is just what is available to me right now.

Good luck,
Bill

Instead of a Rotary Tiller
Operating and Attachments
Replies 33 Post by BillMullens

Clutch disc is stuck to the flywheel. The easy way to get it loose if you can start the tractor is to put it under heavy load (pulling up a hill, or plowing) in a high gear with opened up throttle. Push the clutch in and it might break loose by itself. If not, and you have access to the clutch through an access hole, sometimes you can use wooden wedges or pry around with a prybar and get it loose. You can damage the clutch that way though; and make sure the tractor is blocked so it can't roll if you get it loose while you're under it working on it.

Happens frequently on older tractors parked outside.

Some people "block the clutch" if their tractor isn't going to be used for a while. This is just inserting a little chunk of 2x4 or whatever between the clutch pedal and the floorboard just enough to keep the clutch disc from contacting the flywheel.

Good luck,
Bill

2001 TC35 Clutch problem
New Holland Tractors
Replies 3 Post by BillMullens

Your description of your sister-in-law sounds like some of the college-age people I know. Wait...it sounds like ALL of the college age people I know. They don't realize that their parents had to work for 25 years to have the lifestyle that they have; the kids want it now, by golly, no waiting. But they don't want to work for it. I know in some cases it is drugs that kills their ambition.

I feel for you buddy. I guess we all have somebody in our extended family like that.

Good luck,
Bill

So my Sis-in-law hates me and will be visiting
Website Operations Howto
Replies 10 Post by BillMullens

Broken,
I guess some people would give the local dealer a chance to meet or beat. Personally I went through pretty much the same experience with buying a motorcycle. I used e-mail and phone calls to see what kind of response I got from dealers; the enthusiastic ones are the ones I dealt with. I ended up making a 15-hour trip to a dealership to purchase a used bike, based on the salesman's response and the price of the bike. (He called me in response to e-mails, e-mailed pictures to me, aswered all my questions). Haven't regretted it for a minute. I prefer to do my business locally, but if I have to beat good service out of 'em, forget it.

When I bought my TC29, the closest dealer (45 minutes away) got three chances, I couldn't get as far as a price quote, even after driving there (customer service was terrible). Called the next closest dealer, 1-1/2 hours away, and he dealer traded one up for me without a deposit, without even meeting me in person. That dealer had great customer service.

Good luck on your 4-wheeler.

Bill

Dumb dealers
Utility Vehicles UTV/ATV
Replies 15 Post by BillMullens

On the TC29 it is easy to remember: Push the lever toward the front wheels is 4wd; pull it back toward the back wheels is 2wd. After 600 hours on it, I don't even have to glance at the lever anymore.

Not sure about your TC40, though.

Good luck,
Bill

4 wheel drive
New Holland Tractors
Replies 9 Post by BillMullens

If the tractor still won't start, you then need bleed air from the top of the injector pump. Usually you loosen or remove a bolt from bleed port and crank the engine until fuel comes out. It may start while you're doing this. The fuel is under high pressure and is dangerous; it can penetrate skin. If the tractor starts and runs, you're done.
Bill

Help Please
Tractor Projects
Replies 5 Post by BillMullens