Well fellas spring seems to be upon us around here and the long list of things to do to get ready for summer isn’t getting shorter. But I wanted to start the day digging with the 648 for just a little bit. Kind of a test and tune to see how my repairs did. Things escalated quickly from there and the day turned into a full on deforestation operation!
For anyone reading this that’s thinking about getting into the GT world one of these Case tractors really should be at the top of your list! This is the first time I’ve gotten to spend a full day working this tractor and doing a lot of digging. I must say I’m very impressed!
I ran the engine at about 1/4 throttle and that was more than enough, plenty of power!
I dug out several stumps with no problem!
The tractor ran great all day!
I got big brother out to work as the dozer to move brush out of the way.
And the 2N got a workout grading the ground off.
All and all a very enjoyable day!
I do have a couple of items that will need to be addressed for repair after working every thing.
I quickly knocked the muffler off the 830 running through the brush.
if you ever see my tractors you’ll notice they all have floppy mufflers and this is why. I’d much prefer to break a loose muffler when a tree limb hits it than an exhaust manifold with a muffler secured to it that won’t move!
Secondly the 830 now has leaking cylinders on the loader!
Glad I just learned how to repair them!
Lastly and most importantly I noticed the left stabilizer wouldn’t retract, it would run down but not up.
I tied it up and ran back to the shop.
I disassembled the stabilizer and found the cylinder rod had broken where it pins to the foot!
I think it can be welded but it’s beyond my capabilities. I have a couple of friends that are much more experienced so I’ll have to ask them if they will help me weld it back up.
Even with a few hiccups I would call today’s operation a resounding success! I’m wore out but what a great way to spend a day!