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Hi yall,<br>
Just wanted to pass this along -<br>
I was havin a helluva time getting the driveshaft from my 3-point snow blower hooked up to the tractor. I keep it greased so it will not rust but apparently the grease was just too heavy in freezing weather. I slid the tractor-side half out and brought it inside to warm up, wiped off the old grease and wiped the PTO shaft down with light oil. A couple days later I took it back out and it went on nice as could be. So there's another one for my bag of tricks - it only took 20 years to figure out.

Snow Blower Hookup
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 2 Post by lencamp

Don't forget L9 and how about stainless steel. Just heard recently that SS was a poor conductor of electricity - didn't know that. Grade marking info is common - see it in every service manual.

Grades of Bolt Strength
Parts and Repair
Replies 8 Post by lencamp

Happy New Year to you Joel and anyone else who might be reading this. Sounds like you had some vintage iron with lots of creativity. This is my new old junk truck and I've got enough wrenching into it now that it's finally becoming useable. Pretty economical considering my neighbor gave it to me - just add (and fix) plow from old truck (now deceased), parts, and wrench time. Truck and tractor running happy ready to do battle with winter but has been pretty mild so far. Not much snow yet - doesn't hurt my feelings.

Starter Wierdness
Parts and Repair
Replies 14 Post by lencamp

I never paid much attention to go pedal resistance - guess I'd better start. Hardly do anything in 3rd except go to and from the barn. So here it is - if the tach goes up to 3000 RPM what does that really mean? Is that the max the engine is governed for so you can't overrev it?

Thanks for your comments

Kubota B7800 HST correct operating RPM speed
Kubota Tractors
Replies 35 Post by lencamp

lencamp has posted a new photo.

Subject: Snow.

Description: <br>New Holland TC33D with Lorenz 630

Snow - New Pix by lencamp
Photos
Replies 1 Post by lencamp

lencamp has posted a new photo.

Subject: Try Again.

Description: <br>New Holland TC33D with Lorenz 630

Try Again - New Pix by lencamp
Photos
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lencamp has posted a new photo.

Subject: NH TC33D.

Description: <br>New Holland TC33D with Lorenz 630

NH TC33D - New Pix by lencamp
Photos
Replies 1 Post by lencamp

I'm not the big tractor expert but here's my .02 - I had a hard time finding a picture of it on Google which tells me it wasn't very popular and parts may be a problem. That's not to say it isn't built well - I really don't know. You won't run a very big mower with 16 HP so this may be too small for 5 acres.

I'd like to have a 4WD subcompact that size for mowing a hilly section of yard. I'd get something more mainstream like JD, NH, KB which would of course cost more. I'd buy a good used one, run it till the wheels fell off, rebuild it and run it some more - long term parts supply would be important to me.

Is MF 1120 a good tractor
Massey Ferguson Tractors
Replies 4 Post by lencamp

I always run my chains as tight as I can get them - which is to say a little loose because you are limited by the link size and spacing. Wire up the spare links and latch - had one pop open once. Then use spring tensioners to pull the chains nice and snug. Haven't had a problem and the chains stay in good shape.

Tire Chains and Tensioners
Parts and Repair
Replies 13 Post by lencamp

Yes 2-link for sure rides amazingly well and gets good traction. I have the regular ladder chains - imagine the v-bars really dig in.

I'm going to pass on the front wheel spacers because I'm afraid offsetting the wheels might be too much for the steering knuckles - I've seen a few replaced on CUTs. Maybe not with no load up front but when I get a bucket full of dirt (or wet snow & ice) you can really feel the weight. Makes me a liitle nervous - no bouncing please.

When I first got the chains from tirechains.com I disengaged the front axle to put them on (not sure why). I went back out into several inches of heavy wet snow and didn't even realize I was in 2WD - the chains made that big a difference! Felt kinda foolish - sometimes I like to try 2WD just for comparisson. Have a steep hill to go down and noticed that 4WD also gives you 4 wheel brakes.

Did a post about chains and tensioners in the tires and wheels forum.

AG vs Industrial Tires
New Holland Tractors
Replies 22 Post by lencamp

I bought a slightly better grade floating disk antifreeze tester from NAPA - seems OK - like to compare it to other testers when I get the chance. I have a cheapo little bitty floating ball also and don't quite trust it. Seems to read a little better (lower temp protection) than the NAPA.

How did the readings compare when you got a good tester?

Diesel Fuel Line
Parts and Repair
Replies 8 Post by lencamp

I spray the chain while idling with chain lube after each use - keeps it nice and slimy between use. I've seen stainless chain and chain with seals on the links - good stuff but twice as expensive. It's about $100 to replace the (6' approx) standard 50H chain on my unit.

My plan is to replace it after this (4th) season while it's still useable as an emergency spare. Choked out $80 for 2 auger sprockets and an idler this year.

BTW the folks at Lorenz are very nice on the phone - you might check out Lorenz.com to see what they've got.

3pt Snowblower Brands
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 48 Post by lencamp

I vote blue because I own a TC33D. In 600 hours the only thing I've replaced besides oil and filters is a glow plug relay.

Which tractor
Operating and Attachments
Replies 17 Post by lencamp

I have a TC33D with 7308 loader. I've tried to pull small stumps straight up out of the ground with the loader. Some were too big and simply caused the pressure relief to bypass. A dealer showed me a tractor broken in half by a bozo who cranked up the pressure regulator. With loaded rear tires the loader wasn't strong enough to lift the rear wheels. Book says it's rated at 800 lbs. I was at a slight angle once and one rear tire started to come up so I pushed in the clutch and backed off. Haven't hurt myself or the tractor yet - thank goodness.

Maximum weight in loader
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 8 Post by lencamp

This may sound stupid but I replaced the starter in my truck because everything went dead when I turned the key. Thought for sure it was a short in the starter motor. Turned out to be a bad battery. If it helps a new starter for my Skidoo is $375. Hope that helped someone / anyone.

Where can I find a fair priced TC33D starter
New Holland Tractors
Replies 10 Post by lencamp

I have a 2002 TC33D with loader and loaded rear R4s since new - $200 extra at the time. I don't know any different but I've never had any trouble with it.

Loading R4 industrial tires
New Holland Tractors
Replies 9 Post by lencamp