Recent content by FiveArrow

So, embarrassing fix... after it was all back together and refilled with fresh gear oil the sound was still there... I noticed that it was now faintly heard when the tractor was not moving... That's when I... (Drum roll)... Tightened the fan belt... Yup the fan belt was slapping around and...

Can any of you who have done this pressure modification tell me if it affects the 3pt lifting power as well as the loader? Not really sure how things work in there...

After a small battle with the tie rod I was able to get the noisy drive gear off this morning. The last bit of oil that drained out had tiny specks of silver, I figured I'd find a wrecked bearing or at least something ugly inside, but the whole thing looked like a Swiss watch. Only one bearing...

I was about to argue that hypothetically right before the tractor tips over the front axle would be pivoted until it contacts the frame and at that moment every inch would count... And then Bluegill stopped that in its tracks... Rtfm... I can't believe I missed that, right under the heading...

My dealer needs to order in the service manual, in the mean time I found one online for the L3200 which seems to have the same front axle assembly as my L3400 I am tempted to dive in this weekend. Thanks 2458n for the snapring pliers advice, I do not currently own any but this looks like the...

Thanks for the quick advice, the lug nuts are tight, I elevated the front wheels and it doesn't make the sound when I spin them by hand... I'm going to head to town this afternoon to try to pick up a service manual and some more fluid... Prepping for surgery I guess.

Our farm finally aquired a loader tractor, L3400, and only 350 hours, she has worked hard all summer surprising all with her abilities... Until two days ago. I was pulling our steel wheeled cockshutt manure spreader (yes, I will post pictures when things settle down) and I heard a strange noise...