louie figone Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Looking good Chris, you can't stop now, another day or two you can have the whole machine looking like new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugarmaker Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 Lou, Folks, Thanks! No its going to have the partial completed look. But hoping that the parts that are not cleaned and painted are going to function for a while longer too! I have made a lower oil cup for the air cleaner. The dog had to give up a old stainless bowl! Got all that old gunk washed out of the air cleaner mesh. Installed a new short wide mouth glass on the upper cover. So for now its much more functional! Ok I don't have the book close, what is the vertical tube going down into the air cleaner for? Still thinking about the lights. Since I didnt get the lights ordered due to not hitting the right button, I was considering trying to change the sockets to accept other bulbs. Any ideas would be appreciated. I had to fire the TD6 up and take it out to the road and turn around. At supper tonight Cheryl ask what I was doing with the dozer? I said "Taking it for a ride, you know not everyone has a bulldozer!" She said "Thank goodness". Most of the neighbors have equipment of some type. The TD6 fits right in. Regards, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugarmaker Posted August 22, 2017 Author Share Posted August 22, 2017 Folks, Trying to get part from Steiner's for the headlight rebuild/ upgrade. Using the live chat feature. Will see how that goes. My old reflectors are not very good and have the old three pin sockets. I did find that they have 12 volt bulbs that look to have that type of 3 pin fasteners. (#OLS075) That's the 12 volt version ($10) Looks like the right shape and size. They have a ABC350 reflector that would accept a newer style 12volt bulb. They are going to have a tech measure one and email me the dimensions. If its the right size I may get the new reflectors and the #IHS436 newer bulbs $3) too. Also may get a new temp guage. #IHS453 ($50) Ordered the fuel pressure gage from them also. Just some goodies for the old machine! It deserves some attention! Regards, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmalldr Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Chris, I'm sure your machine has a smile on it's face, or is it her face, for all that you are doing. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugarmaker Posted August 22, 2017 Author Share Posted August 22, 2017 Dennis, Thanks! I got a pretty good feel for what you folks go through that work on this type of machinery everyday! Its been a good project for me. Have a few small jobs ahead for the TD6, but its like me, in retirement!:) Just got back from trying to capture a swarm of honey bees. Will check on them just before dark. If they went in the box, I should be able to bring them home. Late swarms like this may have a tough time getting enough stores for winter. So it may have to be combined with a established colony. Regards, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugarmaker Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 IH Folks, The TD6 had to earn its keep today. I had the other drive way to widen and add some 411 material in the corners as it goes from 12 feet wide to 30 feet at the road. This was about a 3 hour project and when I got off I could really appreciate my uncle and others that ran these old school crawlers. Nursing this lower back didn't help much. The TD6 did a nice job, all systems worked well. I have some leak down issues with the hydraulics. Made several turns with one track locked. Also see what folks mean about trying to turn when going over a hump in the ground. Have some action pictures: TD6 tracks: Regards, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louie figone Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugarmaker Posted August 24, 2017 Author Share Posted August 24, 2017 Louie, Folks, Thanks! Got home from the fair and had to get the TD6 out and play some more. Another scoop of 411 gravel and some back leveling work in the driveway. Getting more comfortable running it. Start up and shut down has been working well. Hey I found that they start way better on gas when you turn it on!;) Then took it down the yard and picked up a bucket full of cement blocks where the bee hives used to be. Very pleased to have this tractor operational again and doing some jobs! Will post some pictures as I get the lights and gauges installed. I also need to get the lube bucket out and figure out how it functions, then try to grease the track fittings. I may need to get some grease for it any suggestions? Looks like it holds 4-5 gallons? Regards, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray54 Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Your progress looks amazing to me Chris. Several ideas that may be of us to you late as I am. If you have a Cat dealer close,a lot of times there grade 8 bolts and other hardware is the same price as grade 5 else where. But from other forums, some dealers chase away the small sales by pricing them very high. But they have been the best you could get,but more Cat parts are made in China too. Your air cleaner is a Donaldson and the internal parts and cups where on other engines,and may still be available from them. For the greasing of track rollers we need the recondition from the operator manual, as I believe IH used 50 or 100 hours between lubing. So 5 gallon bucket to fill your bucket gun could be many life times of grease. But yours could be the 8 or 10 hour verity. Another piece of information I would like verified is if you need to be careful to not damage the seal by over greasing. Because a 00 grease can be purchased one tube a time and be put in with regular grease gun. But a regular grease gun puts out much more pressure than a bucket pump. Hope this helps and not just muddies the waters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmalldr Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Chris, we might have to start calling you BTO (big time operator) instead of sugarmaker. lol Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugarmaker Posted August 24, 2017 Author Share Posted August 24, 2017 Ray, Thanks for the information on the Cat items. We also have a IH dealer fairly close and I have to say that I have never called them. My neighbor said they had old parts in stock too. Guess I need to get there number and give them a call too. I uses a local bolt shop, Tractor supply, and or Napa for most fasteners. I did order the studs for the diagonal brace from McMaster Carr. I guess I am not too fussy. I will try to find that bucket grease unit and get some pictures. Your right that a bucket full of grease could last me a long time at the rate I don't use the machine!:) I think most of the seals are shot already, so I doubt I would damage anything? Folks, The farmer fixes that I attempted on the track adjusters seems to be working good! Tracks are still about where they need to be. Some zero turns with the brake punched is allowing me to see how this loader worked back in the day. Had it in third gear in the driveway. Haven't had it in fifth yet! Dennis, Not much of a operator at all, but my past life working with farm equipment helps me understand how most of this mechanical stuff works. Then its, get on the machine and practice away from things that are important, like the wife's new car! Most of the folks on here have forgotten more than I know about operating and maintaining these old crawlers. But I have learned a bunch over the last few years, with the help of folks on this forum! I think making maple syrup is a little more my speed. We did get a first place this week with our Dark Robust syrup at one of the largest ag fairs east of the Mississippi (Crawford County PA)! Regards, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugarmaker Posted August 24, 2017 Author Share Posted August 24, 2017 Folks, I found the grease bucket or pump or what ever the official name for it is. Started to clean it up so I can check it out. First thing I noticed is like other items from Uncle Jacks place, it had a hard life too. Several dents in the canister, one joint in the lower pump handle has been brazed, the head of the grease end has been welded in place. There was some grease in the can, maybe 1/3 full. I think it is about a 2 gallon canister. When I tried the pump back into the button it leaked grease out all over the joint. So I will need to see if the seal can be rebuilt/ replaced in the grease head. If you have one please post some pictures. some pictures: Regards, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanker916 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Lincon industrial has a website and sells a varity of lubers and plugs. I have not been confident enough in my knowledge to purchase the correct ones but you may be braver than I am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugarmaker Posted August 25, 2017 Author Share Posted August 25, 2017 Tanker, I checked with Napa they have the big 7/8 buttons @$6.00 each. The correct button head for a standard grease gun is $42.00. I took the grease head fitting apart and it looks like a rubber washer for a faucet in there. It is not sealing well on the button so that will need some attention too. I got the parts from Steiner today. Most all the stuff was made in Tiawian. Quality seemed ok. some minor things. Started to assembly the lights. The new reflectors fit nice into the housings: 12 volt Bulbs installed: Back of reflector. I was going to have to rewire and make new bulb contacts: I did solder on a ground wire to make sure I have contact through the housing to the tractor. I can run a direct ground wire if I have to. New terminals worked good. I took a chance on this fuel pressure gauge. Turned out it was the correct one! the old old was done: Haven't started the tractor to see how it reads. Temp gauge will be a tomorrow project. Regards, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawleigh99 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I use the end from NAPA on a regular grease gun and John Deere Cornhead grease for the rollers on my D2's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugarmaker Posted August 25, 2017 Author Share Posted August 25, 2017 Rawleigh, Thanks I keep hearing about corn head grease. I may have to find some. Sounds like JD Dealer would have it. Not sure if NAPA has a equivalent? I have read that "00" is the type needed. I would like to rebuild this bucket pump head but don't really know what I need. Replacement parts may be non existent? So a new grease gun with the NAPA button head may be the way to go. I see Grainger has this for $24 plus shipping. #3APG5 Button Head Coupler for 7/8" Button Head Grease Fittings Several other grease head available on line too. Folks, I did get the headlights assembled and installed, but not wired yet. I believe I have ground to the tractor chassis. I was pretty happy how they look back on the tractor (pictures coming). Need to examine the current light switch and try to understand how it works. For some reason I feel it has resistors in it to decrease the voltage to 6-8 volts? Anyone the expert on these? I know Tanker and Mike are both doing work in and around that area of their T6 series machines too. Next to tackle the thermostat installation. I like to understand the tractor temps while operating. So this will be a big plus if I want to do some real work!:) Plus just a good functional upgrade. The current one has a broken wire/tube. Regards, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crawlernut Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Chris, The track roller seals are different from the upper idlers and there are different styles of seals depending on the vintage of your machine. For light use, I think the corn head grease will work well and solve the leaking seal problem. The OEM rotary light switch is 4 position; low charge rate no lights, high charge rate no lights, low power lights, high power lights. I think I just ran a ground to the mounting bolts on the light bracket where it threads into radiator tank. Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugarmaker Posted August 25, 2017 Author Share Posted August 25, 2017 Jim, Thanks for the suggestions on the switch, and the lube. I was playing with the switch. I thought it only had 3 positions? Anyway I am not sure this will work? but maybe? I think I just need a on/off switch for the lights. My charging system doesn't go through the light switch at this time. I may just bring power off the accessories terminal on the key switch, run through a fuse, then to a toggle switch and then to the lights. I did get the new temp gauge installed, tight quarters under the right air duct work. I ran the tractor for a half hour and the needle on the gauge moved up to the "L" in the COLD zone. I wasn't working the tractor, just running at a medium idle. I was getting some steam from the radiator? So the engine doesn't seem to be getting hot but the radiator is? Maybe something is plugged? Also the new fuel pressure gauge was reading in the normal operating range. A blind squirrel finds a acorn once in a while!:) On greasing the unit I may order a new large button head grease fitting to try. I think I could get it to function on what ever gun or tub I use. Just need some small pipe fittings. Regards, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crawlernut Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Chris, left position on the light switch is the low charge setting, there is no "off" position. You may have a stuck thermostat, which should be checked as its much better to run the diesels at the proper temp and you dont want the wild swings in temp. on these gas/diesel heads. Several of my crawlers have had the fuel pressure gauge replaced with a oil pressure gauge. Your tractor is looking good. Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugarmaker Posted August 25, 2017 Author Share Posted August 25, 2017 Jim, Thanks! I guess I need to learn about TD6 thermostats! I also should break out my HF thermal checker next time I have it running. Regards, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugarmaker Posted August 25, 2017 Author Share Posted August 25, 2017 Folks, Some pictures . We have lights: Back of the temp gauge is up in there somewhere! Temp gauge in position: Fuel pressure gauge: Temp gauge after 30 min.: TD6 serial number: Regards, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King of Obsolete Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 the thermostats are easy, I just order 6 more from rock auto to be shipped to the end of the world where I live. stant 13436 I did 5 thermos today KoO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Beale Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 I think you'll find that the bucket lube was made by Lincoln. There is a rubber seal around the needle that is involved with the leaks. Not sure of your chances on parts. I'll be interested as I use ours to oil the rollers of the FA 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugarmaker Posted August 27, 2017 Author Share Posted August 27, 2017 Joey, and Ian, Thanks for the info on the thermostats and the bucket lube system. I see Rock Auto has the Stant unit for $30. (5 of these in one day? Yikes! Your a wild man Joey!) I need to do some more temp measuring work to determine if the TD6 cooling system is working properly? Joey do you buy or make the gaskets? I will have to check if parts are available for the lube head from Lincoln. I may have to call them since I cant find any parts list at this time. I would be surprised if they had them? but one the other hand these button fitting heads are still being used, so maybe there is a chance? I did have my son Eric at the TD6 controls and showed him how to start it yesterday. I thought someone else should know how to move this thing if I am not around. He didn't take it for a ride but can fire it up now. I was reading some of the KoO web information yesterday and then took Cheryl out to a "Fancy Restaurant" for steak (Longhorn Restaurant). Two reasons, one it was her birthday, and second for the CAT tracks in the yard, and third for all the time I have spent on the TD6 in the past month! Just seemed like the right thing to do!:) Regards, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawleigh99 Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Good price on corn head grease! http://www.tractorpartsasap.com/John-Deere-Corn-Head-Grease-14oz-p/117735.htm?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI97bvnpf61QIVCappCh3U_Qu4EAQYASABEgKza_D_BwE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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