Posted by ChristopherCT on September 07, 2022 at 14:42:58 from (68.173.232.17):
I am the new custodian of a 1978(?) IH260a TLB, which I am told is built on the foundation of a Case/IH 684 tractor. The 260a is uncommon, and some smart folks on this site have called it an orphan, with hard to find parts and mechanics who turn them away. Its true.
Many things are strong about this machine, but two mechanics have now told me the hydraulic clutch pack is probably slipping. I have reverse and some some forward power but once warm I have almost no forward power. Transmission is torque converter fw/rev with shuttle shift, (not hydrostatic). There is a clutch-dump pedal.
Long story short- I am thinking about taking a chance and adding 10-20% Lucas Hydraulic Booster and Stop Leak to see if I can inexpensively get some torque back into forward gear. (When I bought this machine, I only drove it on flat land at 40 degrees f. It had more torque then, and I think the oil must have been thicker.) Could this Lucas fluid addition damage my hydraulic pumps? I do imagine it will put more strain on the engine due to its viscosity.
All replies are welcome. I have contacted eight service centers and individual mechanics who all do not wish to repair my machine. And although I am mechanical, I don't think I am up for rebuilding a clutch. Could I shim the clutch plates?
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