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[jmills]

anybody have any good tips on things to change fix or repair it runs good and id like to keep it that way thanks

 

[fcurrier]

JJ: If it was me (and I wish it was!) I'd be getting a parts/repair manual for it and making frequent trips to this site. Congrats! Oh, and as you know:

 

[kmcconaughey]

JJ, I second what Frank wrote.

 

[proessler]

JJ , U may want to check fuel tank & replace fuel lines, clean & flush the tank . Update glow plugs & replace both fuel filters.If replacing battery, put highest CCA, 350+ U can get. Put the muffler vertical for that Big Tractor look.Add Cat.0 3 point hitch for Plow Days...

 

[jmills]

thanks for the input guys keep it coming havent had time to touch it i will try to post pics tomorrow thanks again

 

[jmills]

we have pics

 

[bcuster]

Sweeet... Welcome to the Smokers Club !!!

 

[mhomrighausen]

JJ. As Bryan said...

You will love that tractor. The guys have made some great suggestions and with the battery, I went with an Interstate. I never updated my glo plugs though.

 

[kmcconaughey]

JJ, she's a beauty! One other thing to check is the ground connection from the battery to the frame. I believe the battery is grounded to the fender pan and there might be rust between the fenders and the frame. Myron Bounds and others always suggests improving that ground connection.

 

[proessler]

For help to start in COLD weather, the addition of Kubota block heater #70000-73595 or Zerostart/Philips- Temro #3100099 /400watt (30mm frost plug). Service bulletin CC-106...2/9/1987................. Battery ground cable added from battery neg. to engine lift eyelet attaching bolt @ rear of engine. 14" cable, 6 gauge wire & 2 .250 HD wire eyelets soldered on each end of wire.

 

[bpientka]

Nice looking machine. You will never want gas again. Would think about changing hydro fluid and filter. Also the engine oil, filter and air filter.

 

[mgonitzke]

...and both fuel filters and the fuel lines. Don't forget to use a lubricity/anti-gel additive like Power Service.

 

[mschutz]

Nice find. I wish mine looked that good. Good luck with it.