We have an identical tractor in the exact same condition (I shit you not) so I’m using these videos as a study guide because I know NOTHING (less than newbie) about these things.
Haha! Well stay tuned as I am slowly going through it and will have some more videos coming out shortly. I also have another tractor that I will be doing more in depth transmission videos on in the future.
The problem with Hydraulic Front Assist is you're moving fluid when the front tires are moving, even disengaged. That takes power and cooling no matter which you are doing and cold weather is nothing nice. I seriously think you could remove the HFA put a 2wd axle under it and be happier. Remember that these HFA tractors have a 46 GPM pump in them, not the standard 23. If you split it, you need to leave the front stationary and roll the back half. The front axle needs to be blocked from oscillating before you split it.
if you would’ve started with the operational checks in the technical manual you would’ve seen the speed and range levers are not right instead of messing around with checking pressures, filters, or screens. Keep it simple stupid I think ray Charles could’ve seen the condition of the levers.
So, I may not have explained it very well on the video but several months ago when I was buying the tractor I did go through the operational checks in the service manual. And you are 100% correct in the fact that quad range problems can be from out of adjustment range and speed levers. You are also correct in that these levers are not right. However when I did get it into a gear, and I did several different times, it would not move. This is what led me to start checking filters, screens and pressures. Based on the fact that it was out of spec by almost 40 psi (almost one third lower psi than its supposed to) is why I started adding shims to raise the psi per the service and repair manual. When, after I got it close to within spec pressure wise, it started moving I knew that was one of the main problems. However the levers are playing a major role now as they are becoming the hinderance. Sorry for the long comment but hopefully that explains it a little better.
Really enjoying the channel. Excited to see this old Deere resurrection.
Thank you! Glad you are enjoying it!
Glad I'm subscribed because this is going to be fun to follow along with. Good luck !
Thank you! Glad you are enjoying it!
We have an identical tractor in the exact same condition (I shit you not) so I’m using these videos as a study guide because I know NOTHING (less than newbie) about these things.
Haha! Well stay tuned as I am slowly going through it and will have some more videos coming out shortly. I also have another tractor that I will be doing more in depth transmission videos on in the future.
The problem with Hydraulic Front Assist is you're moving fluid when the front tires are moving, even disengaged. That takes power and cooling no matter which you are doing and cold weather is nothing nice. I seriously think you could remove the HFA put a 2wd axle under it and be happier. Remember that these HFA tractors have a 46 GPM pump in them, not the standard 23.
If you split it, you need to leave the front stationary and roll the back half. The front axle needs to be blocked from oscillating before you split it.
if you would’ve started with the operational checks in the technical manual you would’ve seen the speed and range levers are not right instead of messing around with checking pressures, filters, or screens. Keep it simple stupid I think ray Charles could’ve seen the condition of the levers.
So, I may not have explained it very well on the video but several months ago when I was buying the tractor I did go through the operational checks in the service manual. And you are 100% correct in the fact that quad range problems can be from out of adjustment range and speed levers. You are also correct in that these levers are not right. However when I did get it into a gear, and I did several different times, it would not move. This is what led me to start checking filters, screens and pressures. Based on the fact that it was out of spec by almost 40 psi (almost one third lower psi than its supposed to) is why I started adding shims to raise the psi per the service and repair manual. When, after I got it close to within spec pressure wise, it started moving I knew that was one of the main problems. However the levers are playing a major role now as they are becoming the hinderance. Sorry for the long comment but hopefully that explains it a little better.
If you need help with that you should check out Warren over at western truck and tractor repair
Yes! He has got a lot of really good videos!
This video could have been 5 minutes long.