(ET) newbie questions

[Jim Coate <jbc coate org>]

Well, I am now the proud owner of an E-20, with mower, dozer blade, and
(thanks to this list) tiller. Now to find a front-end loader. It is
running and I did a mowing with it, but now I have lots of questions. It
has a bad power disconnect and lift strap, but new ones have already
arrived from Bill so I will get those in soon.

It makes evil noises in LL and sometimes L gear. I figured checking the
transmission oil level would be a good first step. What is the best way
to lift up the tractor to work under it? What type of oil does the
tranny take (the manual helpfully says "approved Elec-Trak axle fluid
only")?

I think I read at some point that upgraded brakes are available? The
brakes don't seem that strong right now - is there a way to tell which
version I have?

On the fuel level gage, does anyone know offhand what voltages the "E"
and "F" correspond to?

Finally, is there any search engine for the archives? Thanks.

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Jim Coate
1992 Chevy S-10, http://www.eeevee.com