Posted by Chris NW Ind on July 02, 2008 at 18:54:54 from (64.136.27.226):
I posted a couple months ago about my new 560 that had no hydraulics or PTO. Traced that back to the PTO shaft and/or pressure plate splines being stripped out. Finally got her into the shop and split. Found that both splines were shot. BTW, splitting is easy when you have a set of old IH stands close at hand. Replaced the rear main seal and redid the flywheel and clutch. Tractor works great now and, as a bonus, the wicked shimmy in the front end when I drove her home w/ no PS is now totally gone.
Also, I'm not sure what these engines came with stock but mine has high-dome pistons just like IH firecraters. The tractor does have an M&W pistons sticker on the sheetmetal. I wonder what the HP improvement might be?
Rear tires may be in the near future for this old girl. I do believe the tractor is worth the expense.
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