[AJD] 8 Volt Batteries

[greg at theoldtractorcompany.com]

Yeah, I guess it could seem that way as I do benefit from more difficult repair procedures but it really does bother me when someone just wants to solve, what seemsto be, a simple problem and I know from experience what lies ahead.

Same thing when I get asked about a rear axle felt and seal retainer. In their mind, they want to solve a simple rear axle oil leak. But, as most of you know and those who don't will some day, the leak has nothing to do with the outer felt and retainer. It begins down inside with the rear axle seal, closer to the bull gear. Instead of prying out the felt retainer and installing a new felt from the outside, the guy how finds out he has to remove the back diff cover/powerlift, remove one or both axles and replace the oil seal and the felt and retainer to fix his "simple" leak. Possibly some of the axle bearings also. A tremendous dose of reality.
The best that can be done is to reassure them that it's not a big deal and to just get with it and get it done.

As I say, I manage to escape these type of problems myself by not having time to restore tractors at present. I think that's a good thing......??

But remember, as the owner of a BO Lindeman that has had over $18k of parts and labor poured/stuffed/rammed into it and also of a  Waterloo Boy that I am getting help on getting done, "been there done that" myself!

There's usually not a simple solution to a complex machine's problems.


Greg


Greg Stephen
The Old Tractor Company
Stephen Equipment Company
Box 709
7460 E Hiway 86
Franktown, CO 80116
303-663-5246
303-688-4170 fax


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On Mon, 6 Sep 2004 15:25:59 -0500, "Brandon Knapp" <lneuwirth at eriecoast.com> wrote:

> That's a good one Greg! And so sickeningly true!
> 
> McDonalds: "Would you like fries with that?"
> 
> The Old Tractor Co: "Would you like a complete rebuild kit with that?"
> 
> Brandon
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: greg at theoldtractorcompany.com <greg at theoldtractorcompany.com>
> To: Antique John Deere mailing list
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> Date: Monday, September 06, 2004 9:48 AM
> Subject: Re: [AJD] 8 Volt Batteries
> 
> 
> >It does sound like fuel problem, most of those carbs need rebuilt anyway at
> this point
> >You always want to be VERY nervous about "the pony motor just needs a crank
> seal" as this translates to "the pony motor is displaying typical wear and
> will require having the crankshaft reground, new bearings, and probably
> rings and a valve job while you're at it".
> >I always hate when someone asks me for a pony motor seal as I know what
> they really need
> >As Brandon and Kevin know, there's nothing like see that big old long hood
> stretching away in front of you when you're operating an R,80,whatever. The
> big diesels are different than any of the other tractors
> >Good luck
> >Greg
> 
> 
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