Recent content by Bob in MO

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    M7040 Thermostat Replacement

    A friend of mine has an M7040 that is overheating. I plan on changing the thermostat for him. The job looks pretty straight forward; just remove the three bolts that hold the casting that the radiator hose goes too. Is there anything else that I need to be aware of? Thanks, bob
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    Valve Stem Replacement Help

    One other small note I forgot to mention. As Allis15 had suggested, I sprayed the valve stem several times with PB Blaster.
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    Valve Stem Replacement Help

    So I cried my sad story to a buddy and he came over with this part. We took a couple pair of vice-grips to see if we could get the top part of the old valve stem apart, and low and behold, it did! This is what the part looks like that we removed. And here is the base of the old valve stem with...
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    Valve Stem Replacement Help

    The valve stem (center piece) is broken. When you look into the valve stem the center pin that you would push on is missing.
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    Valve Stem Replacement Help

    I hear what your saying Wolfman. Can you tell me why I can't simply push the valve stem in and use something like this ?
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    Valve Stem Replacement Help

    Hi Guys, I got an L3400 with 175L-24 rear wheels that are fluid filled. The valve stem on the right rear is missing the center core pin. I would like to replace the valve stem but not sure which approach to take. Attached is a pic of the stem. From what I have read so far, some might say this...
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    Engine Oil Light Coming On - L3400

    I just checked the oil pressure. I started up the tractor an drove it into the barn and the oil light did not come on while the engine was running. Checked the pressure and its at 60 psi at idle. I put the sensor back in, and now the light stays on. Took the sensor out and checked it with an...
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    Engine Oil Light Coming On - L3400

    I'll be honest, I haven't looked yet, but any idea of where abouts the oil sensor is located?
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    Engine Oil Light Coming On - L3400

    I’ve got an L3400 The other day I was dragging a cultivator on some hard ground and after about an hour of this the oil light came on. I shut the engine off immediately. After waiting a couple minutes, I started it back up and the light remained off, so I went back dragging the cultivator. Then...
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    Front Tire Replacement on L3400

    I need to replace the front tire on my L3400. Thinking about using this one, Carlisle Trac Chief XT Industrial Tire 10-16.5 Anybody have experience with this tire? Also plan on changing it myself. Watched some youtubes and it looks like it can be done. What do you guys think?
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    Changing Transmission Fluid - L3400

    Last night I was working on my 400 hour service on my 2009 L3400. Before changing the transmission fluid I looked at the site glass and the oil level was above the glass. I bought the tractor used a couple years ago and this was the first time I changed the transmission fluid. When I drained the...
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    L3400 Manual Transmission Fluid Change

    Last night I was working on my 400 hour service on my 2009 L3400. Before changing the transmission fluid I looked at the site glass and the oil level was above the glass. I bought the tractor used a couple years ago and this was the first time I changed the transmission fluid. When I drained the...