RE: (ET) newbie questions

["Elie, Larry (L.D.)" <lelie ford com>]

Just a quick note.  The advice is good, but LOOK at the 4 bolts holding 
the outside axle housing to the differential.  I had them VERY LOOSE after 
some blade work.  One had fallen out, and the axle housing was over 1/8" 
away from the differential!  It was still running and quiet!

Larry Elie


-----Original Message-----
From: Casey, Jack [mailto:Jack Casey dowjones com]
Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2001 11:58 AM
To: 'Jim Coate'; Elec-Trak List
Subject: RE: (ET) newbie questions


I'll answer your question on the trans.
Drain the transaxle, jack up the tractor so that rear wheels are at least 
5"
off the ground.  This is necessary because you need to get 64 ozs (no less)
of 85-140 gear oil in there.  This is an awkward process made easier by
using a funnel and a 16"-18" piece of clear plastic hose.  You'll find this
oil at any auto supply shop. Good luck,  Jack

-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Coate [mailto:jbc coate org]
Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2001 10:25 AM
To: Elec-Trak List
Subject: (ET) newbie questions


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.

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