Got A Little Problem

I'm kind of overstocked in old red tractors and this tractor just doesn't get worked enough like it should.

Anyway, and after things shook down as to my requirements for power on this old farm, my 686 does a heck of a lot of "just setting around".

Okay, it has always had a tendency to stiffen up the T/A lever when it isn't being used. The trouble is upstairs in that "shift handle" area under the cowl. Feels like it just "rusts up" or something.

If I use the T/A frequently for half a day, then it frees up and feels normal. I've looked at it and can't find a lube fitting on that shaft anywhere.

Never ran into this before and was wondering if there is some way I can get this thing loosened up for good so it will stay free?

Anyone ever ran into this?

Thanks,

Allan

I think his idea is for sure a keeper.

Just have never ran into this problem before, but I've never had a tractor that I've subjected to any great periods of "inactivity" either.

Usually, these old pigs have to earn their keep around here.

Allan

I think that is one heck of a good idea! IH should have put a zerk on the silly thing to start with, as there is absolutely no provision for lube to the thing.

Thanks Pard,

Allan

Every one is a gem and every one has taught me things over the years. Learn a little from every post made on here. 'Tis a good site.

Head west. When you start noticing the jack-rabbits packing a lunch, go another 300 miles and you will be here.

Oh yeah, yer buyin' the coffee 'cause I'm a poor guy and don't have enough resources to even pay attention. :>(

Allan

The real impending problem I see here is the possibility of senility or possibly a light stroke Allan "I'm kind of overstocked in old red tractors" ??? What the heck is that?!?!? Wake up and smell the black soil buddy! Your wife might be reading over your shoulder!

Noticed some "slobberin' out of the exhaust.

Come get 'er. It needs to be worked. :>)

Allan

Digging post holes...

I can solve that for ya....

Bring that 686 over here for the winter....When a get it back it will have a 3/4 broke down... then repaired Shaver # 8 driver on her....Be patient and you won't have to DIG any more post holes....Course it might take me all winter and all summer to get that old driver fixed up right... ya don't mind if I see how the new driver works on her?...purely for your benefit you understand....:-)

Rob

Says they only work well when the soil moisture is up and sometimes the pointed posts are a bit hard to find. But, he nailed 37 posts in a couple of hours one afternoon too. :>)

Allan

Using them all depends on ground conditions. Guys here in SW IA build a lot of fence that is 2 or 3 steel and then 1 wood. The wood post is ususally a 4.5" x 6" post with 6x8 cornerposts. Those 4.5 x 6 go in the ground in about 8-10 blows (on a normal day). The 6x8 I did last week took about 35-40 blows. Those post were all driven into the end rows of a corn field. The guy I was building for was expanding a corral.

Rob