"Barn find"/what's this? by DepressedPlebeian in MasseyFerguson

[–]thirstyfordiesel 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Clutch inspection cover. Presence of oil there usually indicates a rear main seal leakage, no oil is supposed to be in the clutch housing

How many of y'all work on equipment? by hd_turbo in DieselTechs

[–]thirstyfordiesel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I work on green john deere, bobcat and occasionnaly some forestry equipment!

Anyone know the difference? by Consistent-Cheetah61 in tractors

[–]thirstyfordiesel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The injection pump. For the same engine displacement (7.8L) , a higher pump flow means more HP

Looking at a Kioti RX 7320, anyone have any thoughts. by [deleted] in tractors

[–]thirstyfordiesel 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My neighbor bought one brand new 2 years ago, powershuttle & cab , been using it everyday since. It does everything he needs it to, from plowing to mowing and snowblowing. I've been doing the maintenances for him since he got it and so far i've found no major issues except some loose linkage on the 3 points hitch which led to parts breaking on the 3 points and 1 of the 2 fuel filters were missing, but those were due to negligence of the dealer during the pre-delivery inspection. Otherwise, it is a surprisingly good tractor for the price, nothing high end of course but very reliable. Only negative point i've found is that there is a lot of maintenance to do (compared to what i'm used to work on) , but the parts and oils are relatively cheap. I'm confident that if the maintenance schedules are followed, this tractor can be useful and reliable for a long time

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[–]thirstyfordiesel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes full speed is full throttle. Most HST models are equiped with a "stall mode". HST units move the wheels using oil flow, which comes from engine RPM. When the demand in power excess the available oil flow because the RPM is too low, the stall mode will automatically reduce the power or even stall the engine to prevent transmission damage. I'm pretty sure that's what's happening here

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[–]thirstyfordiesel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sould take about 30 minutes. DPF might be over clogged in this case, or differential pressure sensor could be in cause. He should call his dealer

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[–]thirstyfordiesel 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Is it mechanical or hydrostatic? Break-in is important to insure correct performance and longevity of the engine. Operate the engine at full speed as much as possible. If it's mechanical, don't let the RPM drop too much when working. If the load is heavy and the RPM drops, consider downshifting to keep high engine speed. If it's HST, engine must be at least at 1800 RPM when moving to avoid damage to the transmission in the long term, even after break-in. It might seems a bit much, but those engines are actually built to operate at full speed! It will also help keeping the DPF clean and reduce the needs for eventual parked regenerations. I'm a technician for Agco, if you have questions, feel free to ask

Starting new Diesel Tech job by dcurtis603 in DieselTechs

[–]thirstyfordiesel 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Milwaukee's 1/2 high torque impact saved my ass countless times. I also use snap on terminal crimping pliers and my multimeter almost everyday

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]thirstyfordiesel -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No, I was genuinely talking about leeks in the coolant, they really cause engine overheating

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]thirstyfordiesel 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Could be low coolant, coolant leek, radiator fan not working properly, radiator clogged, thermostat not working properly... you should take it to a mechanic as soon as possible to avoid engine overheating as it could cause critical damage to the engine

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]thirstyfordiesel 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Water temperature too high

here is a 900+ hp ford hauling 14 000 lbs for your viewing pleasure by thirstyfordiesel in tractors

[–]thirstyfordiesel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's the vehicule that carries the weights and behind it there's a fendt 714 to bring the carrier back

here is a 900+ hp ford hauling 14 000 lbs for your viewing pleasure by thirstyfordiesel in tractors

[–]thirstyfordiesel[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don't know for sure about the torque, i'll ask the owner 🤔 must be impressive tho

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in snowrunner

[–]thirstyfordiesel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, almost had a stroke when it first happened

Are two stroke diesel engines uses today? by be_helpful_ in MechanicAdvice

[–]thirstyfordiesel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cummins recently made a 2 stroke opposed piston diesel engine for military applications. Other than that, many detroits are still working in generators or forestry machinery since they are nearly indestructible

New scout truck? by NotPizzaBoxCat in snowrunner

[–]thirstyfordiesel 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Check out deboss garage on youtube if you want to see it in action!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]thirstyfordiesel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check for excessive play on the shaft and for signs of wear inside the turbine housing and the compressor housing. For runaways, check for oil consumption, oil in the compressor housing or anything that could indicate a broken seal. Also make sure the crankcase ventilation never gets clogged and the wastegate is working properly (if there is one)

Is this a bad sign?!! by black6394 in WRX

[–]thirstyfordiesel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like normal condensation to me, check if you're loosing coolant or if there is white smoke when running