[AT] Farmall 656

[Rupert]

Hello Rick,
	Sounds like your 656 is similar to mine except mine has a gas engine.
	If so, the oil filter is located on the right side behind a cast cover 
below the brake pedals. There are 6 bolts holding the cover on.
	Be careful that the "O" ring behind the filter is in place properly as 
a leak will cause priming problems. Also, check that the screen in the 
check valve is clean. Don't know if you can change the filter without 
changing the oil as I did both at the same time.
	The manual and parts book show a fuel sediment bowl so I guess it came 
with one.

Rupert

Moseley, Richard wrote:
> Once again I've crawled out of lurk mode to post a question to the
> list.  I've recently acquired a Farmall 656 diesel (1964-65?)at
> practically no cost.  It wasn't (and still isn't) running.  All the
> seller said was that his late father in law used to use it but
> 'something quit working' and the fil parked it while he tried to fix
> it.  Other than some cosmetic items it appears complete and has good
> tires.  The only thing missing  was the starter and maybe the fuel
> sediment bowl (if it came with one).  The starter bolts were screwed
> back into the tractor, so I'm hoping that's what the fil was trying
> to repair.  The main thing I've learned so far is that it's a LOT
> larger and much more complex than my older farmall A,B,C,H.  I've
> found a few manuals, but most of them have details particular to the
> Hydro model rather than the gear drive models like mine.  I will be
> placing an order with Binder Books in the near future. (pretty
> expensive manuals)
> 
> As far as getting it running I've got a starter (not installed yet),
> both fuel filters, an oil filter and plan to flush the fuel system
> before trying to start it. I haven't yet found the hydraulic oil
> filter, and am just presuming that it has one somewhere.  I'm
> reluctant to change 17 gallons of Hy-Tran on the chance that it will
> run OK.  My question is this:  Does anyone know anything about this
> tractor either from reading or personal experience that they would be
> willing to share?  I'm basically starting from zero here.  The engine
> is a D-282 (German-made I've read), transmission will shift into all
> gears.  Is there anything I should look out for?  Anything I should
> NOT do?  It looks like it could be a pretty strong and useful machine
> or a potential money pit.
> 
> Thanks in advance for any and all replies.  Any sort of information
> will be very much appreciated.
> 
> Rick Moseley Smithville, TX
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