I am staring all this in the face right now. Massey 390 4 wheel drive. Getting my front axle off was a real bear without a piece of equipment to help.. Just got my shortblock back from the machine shop 2 days ago. Thanks for the videos. Been enjoying seeing your journey with this tractor.
Great job Pete. I watched all of your vids on the rebuild and I enjoyed everyone. I was just offered a International B414 with loader and bush hog for $1K that needs a motor rebuild. I've rebuilt gas engines but never a diesel. So your vids were very helpful for me to decide if I want to go there.
I know your're happy to get it back together. Pete you have it running great. Can't beat them older tractors. I believe every mechanic learns how manipulate their tools in one way or the other! I can't tell you how many times I have doubled up on wrenches doing front end alignments to give me a little more leverage. Have a Blessed Day Pete!
Good job, I have a 231 also, with a Bush Hog brand loader. It has worked well for me without any problems. The alternators are supposed to be a weak point in the electrical system and I had to replace mine.
How's she goin'? Well that must make you feel a lot better. It's great that you got the Massey back underway!!! Congrats. That loader did go on pretty easy. I like the size of that tractor. She's a work horse I bet. Have a good one eh!!!
Thanks for this series. I found coolant in the oil pan on our 231 today so I suspect I'll be replicating what you had to do with your uncles tractor in the near future. I have the service manuals but seeing it done will be a big help as I work to get ours back up and running.
Nice job Pete Good job on the project. It always feels good when a project like this gets completed. You really have put a lot of time into this. Good luck with the alternator. How did I know the pin was going to meet a foot. Have a blessed day.
Yeah I've used two wrenches but only in a pinch. I have a few cheater bars in by tool box. An old pipe banged on one end allows a bunch of my box wrenches to fit in it and give me additional leverage. Good job.