Recent content by Utah Lawman

Good news ! Got back in town and the first order of business was to put the alternator back on and fire up the orange antique ... Everything seems to be fine, 3 point hitch lifted a log and everything works. The little plug has stayed put so I hope this is the first and last time it gives me...

Sometimes you can just trip over a solution ... or in my case kick it across the shop floor. It was just a fluke that I noticed a small little something scurry away from my boot. It looked like a .22 shell but half as long and solid aluminum. I checked the fit and it HAD to come from that...

I appreciate it very much and thanks again for all the responses.

Thanks for the response guys. Yes this little 185 is a diesel. I am unfamiliar with the "lift pump diaphram but will look into it and 40dave I will dig into your thread in the near future, thanks. I have another picture of the "port" now that I've got the alternator moved out of the way...

Hello all, this is my first post and thanks for having me. I've got a L185 (manufactured 1978 I think) which I use for dragging logs around and loading the light ones on my sawmill (also orange :)). I've had it a short while and as you might expect, a tractor this old has some issues. My very...