Govt Stimulation burning a hole in my pocket.

[CrealCritter]

And, isn't that the truth? Whether any of us admit it, we do not own the things we call our own. We are merely stewards of them for a time. You have been greatly blessed, and are wise for acknowledging where your blessings come from.

Truth, as far as I understand it. Maybe more people should come to the same conclusion and they might be more respectful and appreciative of stuff.

 

[CrealCritter]

I just pulled the AC D19 into the barn to change out all the fluids. Why is it when it's cold outside all the bolts holding 4 guage electric wires on the battery terminals and starter just magically loosen all by themselves?

 

[Lazy Gardener]

Cause, heat expands, cold contracts.

 

[baymule]

Did you burn all the old barn wood???

 

[CrealCritter]

Did you burn all the old barn wood???

Yes each and every piece had already been partly burned already.

 

[baymule]

Too bad, picture frames, crafts and lots of things to do with old barn wood.

 

[CrealCritter]

Too bad, picture frames, crafts and lots of things to do with old barn wood.

If there was anything good in there I would have saved it. It did save the steel from an old cultivator. But I don't believe it can be made operable again. The steel can be reused though for other things.

 

[CrealCritter]

Hydraulic + Power Director + Finals + Engine oils

7 gallons transmission oil NASTY

D19 Service manual pages

 

[CrealCritter]

What a pita but all the oils are changed besides the power assist steering. I think I might have to take the lower hydraulic hose off to get that fluid out.

Before the oil changes, I could hear and feel the hydraulic pump kick in as I let off the clutch. It became a familiar sound. But with the new oil and filter no engine bog or noise of the hydraulic pump kicking in. So all in all I would say worth the time and money spent. Oils probably haven't been changed in years.

For my reference...

1 gallon Traveller's multi purpose gear oil 80w90 pin each final drive (2 gallons)

8 gallons Traveller's multi purpose gear oil 80w90 in the transmission

4 gallons Traveller's Renew trans/hydraulic in the power director / hydraulic pump

7 quarts Shell Rrotella 15w40 in engine

1 each Hydraulic and Engine oil filters Purolator L30001 (quantity 2)

Cost for new oils and filters about $185.00

 

[CrealCritter]

Old girl is now winterized with fresh fluids, new battery and tires all aired up. I put her under cover for a long winters nap. She should be ready to wake up this spring, for some hard work.