Recent content by FatLuckFarmer

Yeah. After sleeping on it, I would agree with you. This poor tractor has had a very hard life. FWIW the loader and BH each have discrete hydraulic systems. The only thing this pump runs is the 3pt, but of course it's running through the trans. That unfortunately may be where those 2 gear teeth...

No That was the first test I did. Well I have to rethink how far I want to get in to this... The guy I bought it from swore he had dona a filter and fluid service fairly close to the time I bought this tractor. The oil looked clear and the hydraulic filters on the front loader and backhoe...

I think I have to take it apart. I finally got the chance to put a pressure gauge onto the port at the bottom of the 3pt speed control and with the engine at 2k rpm had 0 pressure. No reading at all on the gauge. I have an adjustable relief valve after the gauge and when I opened it (with the...

Thanks guys. The power steering is integral. Perhaps it's just weak? At a standstill turning the steering wheel feels like non power steering. Once moving it's pretty easy. I wasn't sure if as "power steering" it should make turning the wheel at a complete stop easier. As for the 3pt. It has...

I need to test the hydraulic pressure on both the power steering pump, and the hydraulic pump. My power steering seems weak, and the 3pt doesn't move (stuck in the up position). I wanted to start with the pumps. The manual outlines a procedure for testing each but there is no real description...

I figured it out. there is a 20mm pin welded to each plate that goes in to the casting on either side. these mounting plates are just supposed to bolt to the bottom of the trans case with 3 14mm bolts. I noticed that the piece that was on the bottom was just hot rolled steel bar so I cut it and...

I've been repairing a number of seriously problems from the previous owner. One item I found is the lower hanger for the 3pt hitch hanger bars. It appears to have been damaged and it looks like a previous owner kludged a piece of 1/2" steel brace thing and just welded the thing back up. I had to...

My pump is driven/hangs off the rear PTO.

Does anyone know the displacement and or flow rate for the rear PTO hydraulic pump that would be used for an L4510 Backhoe (or equivalent)? I have an L345DT with this backhoe and am planning out an overhaul of much of the hydraulic system. It may be more practical to replace the pump rather than...

Can someone that has a hydraulic pump attached to their rear PTO on a L345 or similar please post a picture of how its mounted? I'm cleaning up all the Micky mouse hacks on this tractor (bought it this way 8 months ago) and I'm pretty sure the rear hydraulic pump torque arm for the backhoe is...

Thanks. Don't know how i missed that. Not that pictures on web stores are always accurate, it always makes me a bit uncomfortable to order a part without visual confirmation.

One of the bearings and shaft in the water pump on my L345 failed and the fan blades hit the shroud. It's serviceable but I went to look online for a replacement and couldn't find one anywhere. Messicks, Tractorjoe, Tractor Smart, Allstate AG. couldn't find one listed for the 345 (or the 245...

Doesn't every NAPA make you an espresso while you wait for your Ferrari parts? :) This one is also a truck and AG service place so they stock a lot of big diesel parts and do hydraulic hoses and air suspension parts while you wait. The counter guys really know their stuff. Old school. I'm lucky...

I will as soon as I can do the test. :) I have been a bit distracted and because of the snow on the ground I haven't needed the tractor yet. We have had a few 50deg days so I went and pulled her out of the shed. I at least got to do a quick de-greasing in preparation for a thorough inspection...

So long as I keep the front:rear tire circumference ratio the same there should be no problems. Yes? Do you know the bolt circles for the front and rear rims? Yes if you keep the RC within 4% of original then you'll be fine. No sorry I don't know the bolt pattern off hand, is the tractor not...