Recent content by jimbo921

Yup, the mystery lever is 4wd. I can hear a slight "whine" in drive train in higher gears when engaged. I verified pulling some big logs around in the mud this weekend and all works OK. Not much of a risk checking operation upon "purchase" I got the tractor as a swap for doing some backhoe...

Recently got a L185DT and I don't see where to select between 4wd and 2wd. Is it always 4wd? I have a 4 speed with a hi-lo lever on the side (making it 8 speed). A 3 speed PTO, and other lever that moves for and aft next to the hi/lo lever which I'm not sure what it does. Is this it?

got her up and running today :) looks like the tie rod ends need replaced, and the other side hub assembly needs the same bushing and seals I put in the dismantled side. But all and all good running little machine. Clutch works good, trans is good, engine runs smooth. 3pt works well. just need...

bevel gear from a scrap yard (was missing) = 100.00 New bearings / seals / oil filter / air filter / and key switch = 170.00 New battery = 70.00 I'll probably have another 50.00 or so in fluids for a grand total of 390.00

Took the cap off the cylinder and turns out it was stuck. luckily the outer sleeve came out of the housing and i was able to press out the piston fairly easily in the shop press. A little wire brushing, emery cloth, and some elbow grease and shes good as new. goes up and down smooth as silk. My...

Shes got about 1200 hrs on the clock. The knob was cranked down tight but even If I open it up the arms wont come own. I stood on top of them (about 240lbs) nothing. They will rotate about 1/4" back and forth and come to a hard "stop" in either direction when you move them by hand. Its as if the...

I've been watching this tractor sit in my neighbors yard rusting with it front wheel missing for the last 3 years. Never having any money to make a decent offer I never inquired. Being the owner a widow, my buddy suggested offering labor. Well I did, and she went for it. For a weekend worth of...