dmcsweeney
Active Member
Hi all,
I've always found (older) tractors easy to work on. Simple, reliable mechanical components and excellent access. Routing servicing aside our Ford 6610 had need little attention over the last 10 years, until this happened. It lost drive, 3 point linkage and power take off. It has two input shafts, one fed from the clutch, and one 'live drive' straight from the flywheel. Of course, unlike a car, the gearbox in a tractor forms part of the structure, and is hidden underneath the cab, surrounded by fuel tanks(which I'd filled the day before). And the shaft had to be removed from the rear. And, of course, everything on a tractor is much heavier! I think I'll stick with cars from now on!
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I've always found (older) tractors easy to work on. Simple, reliable mechanical components and excellent access. Routing servicing aside our Ford 6610 had need little attention over the last 10 years, until this happened. It lost drive, 3 point linkage and power take off. It has two input shafts, one fed from the clutch, and one 'live drive' straight from the flywheel. Of course, unlike a car, the gearbox in a tractor forms part of the structure, and is hidden underneath the cab, surrounded by fuel tanks(which I'd filled the day before). And the shaft had to be removed from the rear. And, of course, everything on a tractor is much heavier! I think I'll stick with cars from now on!