Recently the PTO clutch of my 135 has been getting difficult to engage. After removing the inspection cover under the tractor I could see the bolts on the end of the clutch fingers were completely worn down, so it was obvious the tractor would need to be split. I started by removing the bonnet and […]
Category: Tractor Troubles
This winter the starter on my MF390T had become lazy and was barely starting the engine or even requiring a boost on the coldest Days. I tried a few different 110AH batteries and tested the alternator with a meter, so I knew it was time for a replacement starter. As well as the new starter, […]
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698T Engine Trouble Part 3
My Brother Joe and myself spent Saturday replacing the timing case on the 698T. First we had to disconnect all the hydraulic pipes, radiator hoses and wiring harness and split the front of the tractor. I ran the engine for a while and there is no sign of any oil leaks, so hopefully we can […]
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698T Engine Trouble Part 2
After replacing the broken balancer unit, the engine ran without any strange noises, but there was a bad oil leak from the front of the timing case. At first I thouhgt it was a bad seal with the gastket on the sump, so I dropped the sump again, checked the gasket and applied a fresh […]
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698T Engine Trouble
This old Girl has been busy on our farm for the past 20 years and got a mini overhaul in 2017. I Fabricated some new mudgaurds and replaced the lights. Replaced exahust manifold, gaskets and fabricated or repaired other exahust parts where needed. Replaced the Engine wiring loom . I also replaced the engine balancer […]
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