Posted by Mike (WA) on April 10, 2011 at 09:20:54 from (69.10.196.29):
In Reply to: A Challenge posted by Showcrop on April 10, 2011 at 05:48:29:
I did things without manuals 40 years ago, because manuals weren't as available as they are now. But it only takes a bad experience or two to make you see the light.
Mine was taking out an innocent looking bolt, only to find that there was a spring and check ball behind it. I found the bolt, but spring and check ball were gone. Now what? Obsolete tractor, no dealer, no parts manual, and to top it off, parts are gone so I can't even use them to compare and see what I need.
I don't berate anybody on here, but do gently suggest getting a manual, especially when the question indicates that the guy doesn't have a clue about mechanical stuff. There was a guy on here about an N Ford the other day, who thought the voltage regulator just ran the guages. I realize we all have to start somewhere, but I shudder to think of the bad things that will happen to him as he ventures into the electrical system on his tractor.
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