Hi All, first time to post here, but I have learnt a lot over the years from the forum already.
I picked up a very old grey market B5000 7 years ago, did it up and it has served me well but was a bit limited. I took the plunge and picked up a 1982 L345DT with a FEL and a good Sekura cab. Its not in great shape but is running and have used it for a couple of months before putting it in the shed for the winter to work on it.
when I got it home first I changed all the fluids and filters, but found the previous owner had decided a fuel filter was not needed and could be replaced by a straight piece of copper pipe, as you do! I Drained the tank, put on a new filter and housing. It started a lot easier after that but it is smoking a bit. The valves need to be adjusted also but I'm wondering should I just replace the injectors? they are $44 from Kumar's on ebay and they must have got crap into them. What I drained from the bottom of the tank and the fuel line was black gunk. Or is the fact the engine is running suggest they are ok?
Second question: the hydraulic speed adjuster knob under the seat was stuck, wouldn't turn. Initially there was no 3 point linkage on the tractor but I picked up some massey parts and got it working. The lift are are very jerky, so I tried turning it with a vise grip and broke off the handle. I have the parts diagram but its not clear how this hydraulic adjuster works. Can I pull the 5 or 6 bolts on the faceplate and lift the whole assembly out to free it up? I'm hoping I can weld the knob back on?
there are lots of other jobs to do, the 4 wheel drive is not working, leaking all from the left front axle case etc. etc.
I'll post some pictures when I have enough posts. I'm in Ireland by the way.
I picked up a very old grey market B5000 7 years ago, did it up and it has served me well but was a bit limited. I took the plunge and picked up a 1982 L345DT with a FEL and a good Sekura cab. Its not in great shape but is running and have used it for a couple of months before putting it in the shed for the winter to work on it.
when I got it home first I changed all the fluids and filters, but found the previous owner had decided a fuel filter was not needed and could be replaced by a straight piece of copper pipe, as you do! I Drained the tank, put on a new filter and housing. It started a lot easier after that but it is smoking a bit. The valves need to be adjusted also but I'm wondering should I just replace the injectors? they are $44 from Kumar's on ebay and they must have got crap into them. What I drained from the bottom of the tank and the fuel line was black gunk. Or is the fact the engine is running suggest they are ok?
Second question: the hydraulic speed adjuster knob under the seat was stuck, wouldn't turn. Initially there was no 3 point linkage on the tractor but I picked up some massey parts and got it working. The lift are are very jerky, so I tried turning it with a vise grip and broke off the handle. I have the parts diagram but its not clear how this hydraulic adjuster works. Can I pull the 5 or 6 bolts on the faceplate and lift the whole assembly out to free it up? I'm hoping I can weld the knob back on?
there are lots of other jobs to do, the 4 wheel drive is not working, leaking all from the left front axle case etc. etc.
I'll post some pictures when I have enough posts. I'm in Ireland by the way.