Baradium Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 2 minutes ago, AKwelder said: i'm good, your turn There's an S120 4x4 travelall (not on CL) I'm debating about. Plus I'm way ahead of you in the IH's owned department I think. Speaking of which, I need to remember where my IH playing cards and shot glasses are Plus you need a good rig to haul your tractors with, don't you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12_Guy Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 I have a question for whoever sees this. On his 230 on the left side of the fast hitch, there is what looks like a piece of bent rebar. I assume that it was there to be a no slip step. I have seen some on other fast hitches. They all look alike. My question is was it factory, a factory add on part, something suggested to be added by the dealers in a service bulletin with plans, or were they added by owners who all had the same idea? I ask this because it seems that not all tractors have them, but the ones that do seem to be similar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKwelder Posted November 4, 2016 Author Share Posted November 4, 2016 1 hour ago, 12_Guy said: I have a question for whoever sees this. On his 230 on the left side of the fast hitch, there is what looks like a piece of bent rebar. I assume that it was there to be a no slip step. I have seen some on other fast hitches. They all look alike. My question is was it factory, a factory add on part, something suggested to be added by the dealers in a service bulletin with plans, or were they added by owners who all had the same idea? I ask this because it seems that not all tractors have them, but the ones that do seem to be similar? grandpa's Super C and #50 have them, dads 460 has them, i have seen them elsewhere. I was wondering, and do enjoy them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKwelder Posted November 4, 2016 Author Share Posted November 4, 2016 ah, okay. how do you check the hydraulic fluid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainman Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Wow, even a battery box cover & FH latch pull tool !! The check plug....on the reservoir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
north of 60 Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Real nice looking 230, don't recall ever seeing one of those in this area of Alberta. What year is it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKwelder Posted November 4, 2016 Author Share Posted November 4, 2016 2 minutes ago, north of 60 said: Real nice looking 230, don't recall ever seeing one of those in this area of Alberta. What year is it ? 1957 from the serial number i am very happy with Mom's tractor. The boys asked what I thought about it a diner, told them it was great but I didn't buy it, Mom did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
north of 60 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 I would say Mom did darn good !! These older units are so easy and fun to work on, everything is right out there where you can access it. Really like that about my TD9, which is a '56 ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKwelder Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 3 hours ago, north of 60 said: I would say Mom did darn good !! These older units are so easy and fun to work on, everything is right out there where you can access it. Really like that about my TD9, which is a '56 ...... your avatar says you have a 1086, do you ever run it in the winter? if so how does it do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKwelder Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 After several weeks out of town I am home on a Saturday, in my chair, enjoying a hot toddy while I troll along the tractor sites, it is snowing very lightly outside and in the high teens low 20's, and we are being warmed by a fire of mailed campaign flyers. happiness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroyDairy Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 1 hour ago, AKwelder said: After several weeks out of town I am home on a Saturday, in my chair, enjoying a hot toddy while I troll along the tractor sites, it is snowing very lightly outside and in the high teens low 20's, and we are being warmed by a fire of mailed campaign flyers. happiness I dont know, them fliers are toxic BS an may stink up the area. But otherwise it must be nice to be in your chair. I went to Chili for 2 weeks. Man thats a loooong time to be away from family and home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKwelder Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 11 minutes ago, TroyDairy said: I dont know, them fliers are toxic BS an may stink up the area. But otherwise it must be nice to be in your chair. I went to Chili for 2 weeks. Man thats a loooong time to be away from family and home. It feels great. And the current forecast at work could give me a few months home. Time me to do some family things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new guy Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 First you. Now the Mrs. Next the boys....this slope gets slipperyer the longer you ride it. Next thing the 40x72 shed is full and your changing oil in the driveway....been there...still there...need to add on so i can keep the farm equipment at home?.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new guy Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Your a smart guy but let me warn you what happens next so you are prepared better than i was. You will happen across another (tractor) that has been setting a long time inside and dry. Motor still moves a little by hand and the price is really good. You think you can get it running,throw some better rubber on it,and sell it for a little profit to help pay for the (tractors) you already have. It home in the shop now. You are getting it all ready to light up after its long nap. (Kids) are in the seat making engine noises with the occasional tire squeal sound. They are having a blast. You are finally ready and hit the key. It fires up and purrs like a kitten. Your (kids) are beside you taking in the sounds and smells with a smile. You shut it down to check things over again. They ask what your gonna do with it now. You say sell it. They look like you shot the dam dog... Shove that one in the corner for now. Find another one and same deal....they look like you shot the dam dog. Shove that one and the next one in the corner too. Some guy calls you out of the blue and says he has a (tractor) he wants to sell and heard you COLLECT them. You say not very interested in more. He says what it is and only 15 minutes away so you go look for the heck of it. When you get back home with your steal of a deal on the (tractor) your (lovely bride) is looking at you like you shot the dam dog... Next you get the dumb idea to give each of the (kids) one so they can have one too. If you even mention selling one they look at you like you shot the dam dog. One day you will find a really cool (tractor) and try to talk the guy into selling it to you. You have the money set aside for one anyway. Guy says no it aint for sale. You look like he shot your dam dog. Now you have (tractors) stuffed anywhere you can find a spot for em since the guy sold you that really cool (tractor) after all. He liked dogs too... One day you will be at a big box store picking up some dog food and getting an early start on Christmas shopping(Dec 23rd). You run in to an old friend and will be talking about (tractors) in the checkout line when some guy overhears you. He will ask if you are interested in a (year) with a (open top) and a (big motor). Your mouth says YES. Your eyes fall to the counter. Your brain says your gonna have to shoot the dam dog... So your on the way home with that (tractor) but you have wised up and set up a trade with another guy so this (tractor) will not be around long enough for the (kids) to get attached to. BUT you are sending another (tractor) with the deal. They find out and look like you shot the dam dog. Eventually they warm up to the newly acquired (tractor) but remind you of the cool (tractor) you let go. You threaten to sell their (tractors) if they dont leave you alone about it. They look like you shot the dog.. Something in life pops up and you need cash right away so you put a bunch of stuff for sale to generate some fast cash to seal a deal. Your wifes (tractor) is the first thing to sell. She looks at you like you shot the dog. So a few years later you manage to buy her (tractor) back and life is good again. You continue to browse the (tractor) ads for absolutely no reason. You have more work lined up than you will ever finish but...you spy it one day. That (tractor) you have always wanted. The holy grail in your eyes. It is a (super H) with a (TA). You scramble money together and plan your trip. Your (lovely bride asks what your doing. You say going to look at the (tractor) you always wanted and if its legit you are gonna throw some cash down. She rolls her eyes and walks away. About a week later she asks what your up to and you say i bought that (tractor). She rolls her eyes and walks away. You get back from your 12 hr ride to get your favorite (tractor) of all time and she walks by without a care in the world. She has her (tractor) back so she dont care but asks how much. You tell her and she looks like you shot the dam dog. A few weeks later you take everyone to the local (tractor) show and she is happy again. She spies a (tractor) she knows you like and tells you to hurry over. She says this is an awesome(tractor)! You say yep,you got a (tractor) just like that at home. She looks puzzled and asks if the latest (tractor) we got looks like this why did she act like you shot the dam dog? Just smile. Its a long way down the slippery slope with twists and turns. If you dont want to travel it ya better quit lookin at (tractor) ads. Just sayin.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroyDairy Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKwelder Posted November 6, 2016 Author Share Posted November 6, 2016 I loved that new guy, thank you and how true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new guy Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Like jerry sang Now i'm working two shifts,eating bolagna,wondering "why didn't i just learn how to cook?"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevingweq Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Moral of the story NO DOGS ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
north of 60 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 new guy, really enjoyed your post, sure made me chuckle as I so relate . Showed it to the wife so maybe she will be a bit more understanding of my weakness when it comes to old machinery and vehicles ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
north of 60 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 AKwelder, yes I use my 1086 in the winter to feed round bales to the cattle and horses. I really like the tractor, has a factory FEL, and I think they are a great loader tractor. It stays outside in all weather. Has a block heater, I always plug it in for awhile, time depending on how cold it is out. I really try to avoid using it if the temperature drops below -20 Celsius (-4 F), but I have started it when it was colder than that. It always starts easily after being plugged in. I have never used ether. The only issue I have after it starts is the power steering and hydraulics don't like to work in the cold. I really should change out the hydraulic oil to a winter grade oil, but never have. It is about double the price as regular Hytran. (Still would be a lot cheaper than replacing a hydraulic pump though ! ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bgriffin856 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 I needed that laugh new guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKwelder Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 What a day, took the batteries out of my diesel truck. it had started to have starting issues. Cleaned all the terminals, replaced the bolts, put in new battery pads, fixed the lighting harness behind the battery, took the batteries to the local battery store and tested them, then put it all back together. Vroom, starts right up and runs like a champ, next will be the mechanical lift fuel pump system, now to get diner on, and do my chores Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db1486 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 11 hours ago, north of 60 said: AKwelder, yes I use my 1086 in the winter to feed round bales to the cattle and horses. I really like the tractor, has a factory FEL, and I think they are a great loader tractor. It stays outside in all weather. Has a block heater, I always plug it in for awhile, time depending on how cold it is out. I really try to avoid using it if the temperature drops below -20 Celsius (-4 F), but I have started it when it was colder than that. It always starts easily after being plugged in. I have never used ether. The only issue I have after it starts is the power steering and hydraulics don't like to work in the cold. I really should change out the hydraulic oil to a winter grade oil, but never have. It is about double the price as regular Hytran. (Still would be a lot cheaper than replacing a hydraulic pump though ! ). We use a 1486 and a 766 for feeding in the winter, every day and right down to -40. The 766 takes a few minutes for the steering to get easy but the 1486 is quick right away. And we just use regular hytran. Maybe a pump is getting weak? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
north of 60 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Could be the pump getting weak I guess. On real cold days the FEL rams will always work before the power steering will. I'm not sure, but are they supplied by different pumps ? I have no hydraulic issues during the rest of the year though. Do you keep your tractors in a shed or shop ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new guy Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 On 11/5/2016 at 11:17 PM, AKwelder said: I loved that new guy, thank you and how true It is true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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