Maybe you guys should buy stock in Kroil penetrating oil, because I've been using the heck out of it on this tractor. The hydro lever was frozen down by the steering column, but a good soaking and letting it sit overnight and it came unstuck.
The quality of the materials is pretty awesome on these, although it seems like a puzzle to take things apart. It seems like you have to take 5 things apart to get 1 out. The steering column assembly (?) sure has a lot of bolts and parts for as simple as it looks.
Right now i'm leaning towards a total disassembly so I can do a better job of painting.
It also needs new tires, as the old ones are dry rotted pretty bad. They were filled for weight and are leaking all over the shop floor.
It's surprising to me that the engine oil looks like it was just changed before getting parked, and the Hydro fluid looks great. Of course, they are getting changed as they are old and who knows how much water is in them. At least they aren't black as tar.
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