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Challenger MT465B cab fan access?

COrnguy — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 11:13:09 GMT

Looks like I might have to take all the headliner down or is there a better way? I haven't looked yet to see if there is access from above. Thanks in advance for your help and expertise.

The dealership had a healthy supply of the switch, so must be a weak spot.

Why do some of the older carburetors tend to be hard to start when hot?

jjcraftlady210 — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 15:47:05 GMT

carburaetors hard to start

jjcraftlady210 — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 23:25:28 GMT

Why do some of the older carbue\ators tend to be hard to start when hot?

PTO SHAFT

glocke14 — Wed, 01 Feb 2017 00:42:08 GMT

Ray, what is the correct way to determine the proper length of a PTO shaft for a piece of equipment?

1953 JD 40T - hard starting

traccarpartsya — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 21:42:06 GMT

Hello SF Man,
My '53 JD 40T is draining the battery every time after 1st initial crank on fully charged battery. Now this same battery easily cranks over my dads Farmall Super C; which is similar sized tractor. I can pull start it and it will crank up & run very smooth. It has new switch, points, rotor, cap, spark plug wires, spark plugs, coil, starter-battery wire, ground-battery wire, and all new wiring. Verified that points & spark plugs are gapped correctly, plugs throw spark in/outside of engine when it turns over. We are just baffled at this point and not sure how find/fix this issue. Our only next was to run two 6 volt batteries n parallel to achieve more CCA. Any thoughts or help would be much appreciated as this a father & son project.

case ih 5230 powershift problem. Tractor moves in 2nd and 4th powershift but not in 1st and 3rd

tazman20033000 — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 02:23:23 GMT

CASE IH 5230 POWERSHIFT PROBLEM. CAN ONLY USE 2ND AND 4TH POWERSHIFT SELECTION IN ALL GEAR RANGES. WHEN POWERSHIFTED IN 1ST AND 3RD GEAR POWERSHIFT POSITION IT WILL NOT MOVE AND IT WILL PULL ENGINE RPMS DOWN ABOUT 300 RPMS.

1640 Case combine overheating

gerrypatte8953841 — Sat, 23 Jul 2016 00:57:06 GMT

I'm having a problem with my 1640 combine overheating. Problem began when I blew a hose to the after-cooler during wheat harvest. After replacing it, the engine would overheat in about 5 minutes running at threshing speed. A friend suggested that I look for an air lock in the cooling system. Bled the line to remove any trapped air but it didn't completely resolve the issue. Now the engine will run at normal temperature at idle and up to 2/3rds full throttle. Once I increase rpms to full throttle the needle heads for red after about 10 minutes. Belts are all tight, primary air filter replaced, oil and coolant are both up to level. Thinking about replacing thermostat next to see if that helps. Any other suggestions?

When To Change Oil Seasonally

Jim Meade / Iowa City — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 05:27:29 GMT

Many engines don't get enough hours to change oil more than annually or as called for in the operating manual. In this case, as a pilot, I've been trained to change the oil before a lay-off so the engine sits with clean oil in it. I know some farmers let it set with dirty oil and change it just before starting to use it again. Do you have any recommendations on which might be preferable?

Where can I get a USA model micromax CDA spray head

laurip95619 — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 07:56:37 GMT

What is the best way to check for and resolve an algae contamination within a diesel tractor?

Shaggy98 — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 19:26:17 GMT

This tractor has had minimal use the past 3 years (probably less than 30 hours). I've been using it for general loader work the past few days and am on my 3rd set of fuel filters in 20 hours. Tractor is a Case 2090 and currently has 3/4 tank of fuel according to the gauge.

Hey Engine Man -

ECIN — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 11:06:06 GMT

I brought a 2012 - IH - 6130 combine last winter - It was not used in the harvest of 2013 - This combine runs DEP in it . I have heard there is a shelf life on DEP , But when I ask the dealer , fuel supplier - nobody can give me a answer on , just how long DEP is good for , It has a 41 gallon tank on it and as I get ready for this years harvest - I'm going to dump whats in the tank and put new in , btw I have changed all the filter on the DEP system .

So what is the the deal with DEP ? How long is the shelf life and what about winter time storage ? Anything else I need to know ?

One other thing - when the dealer told me there was shelf life , I asked them how old there NEW stuff was - which I got a blank look - lol

Thanks

Ken

Can canola oil be substituted for diesel

Jameshh1964 — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 05:21:25 GMT

Good evening.
I've been hearing alot lately about some Montana growers producing their own canola oil for use in their tractors. Apparently they have invented an engine accessory that switches fuel from diesel to canola oil when the engine temperature is high enough. Is this legitimate?

Got another question, oil pressure this time.

BA Deere — Mon, 26 May 2014 12:09:35 GMT

I have a 4430 with 7000 hrs, doesn`t use a drop of oil. A couple yrs ago the oil pressure gauge developed a "quiver" on the needle, I use it for light duty work and if it had a "idiot light" you`d never know it had a problem. Is the problem perhaps the gauge, given that the motor is tight? I use JD 15-40 oil, change every 60-70 hrs.

Also, I have a truck with a 427 Chevy motor, the oil pressure is good at speed or "cold" but warm and idling it drops to 22lbs, it`s done that for years and been okay. Mechanics that I talk to say "that is normal with that motor". I use the recommended 10w-30 oil. It just seems to me that 22lbs is scary low, but again if it was a idiot light, you`d never know. Thank you.

a 326 motor that gets fuel in the engine oil. is that probably the seal on the pump? thanks.

BA Deere — Mon, 12 May 2014 12:41:29 GMT