Posted by Steve@Advance on April 12, 2019 at 17:17:27 from (66.169.147.211):
In Reply to: New Member Here. posted by SixFour619 on April 12, 2019 at 10:03:41:
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Being that it does run, keep it that way for a while, put it through it's paces, start a note book, write down everything you find that needs attention. The last thing you want to do is have to go back in after a problem once it is all cleaned up and back together.
Order a shop manual! It will be the best investment you can make, will pay for itself in mistakes not made and peace of mind that things were done right.
Something common to all tractors that have lived outside, water in the gear cases, and hydraulics. If it's already emulsified it will be very difficult to get out. May as well leave it for now instead of wasting clean oil if you end up taking it all apart. You can try cracking the drain plugs after it has sat a while, see if any water drips out.
Water in the engine oil is a different story. It could be rain water, or it could be coolant. Something you will have to determine IF there is water in the oil. Either case, don't run the engine with either in the oil!
Since it has a loader, look the front suspension, steering, and bearings over closely. Check for broken bolts, wallowed holes, everything associated with the loader is subject to high stress.
As for the rest, best assume the worst as far as maintenance if you don't have any history on it. Look the wiring and hoses over for rodent chewing, look for mouse nests and dirt dobbers in the most inaccessible places.
If you do go in for a major disassembly, try to stay as organized as possible. Take pictures, label parts, put them in bags and totes so they can be found. Hopefully you have an enclosed shop with a concrete floor. Splitting a tractor on dirt is very difficult and dangerous! Be money and time wise! Chances are you will find some nasty surprises along the way. Have a plan. The last thing you want is to get in deeper than expected and get overwhelmed.
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