I am a shade tree mechanic and can do basic work. I need a new ring gear and trying to decide if I can do it myself? I talked to a tractor mechanic and he estimated it would take him two days at a cost of $1,200!
What advice do you all offer? I’m a little hesitant to try the repair but thought maybe I should try?????
Thanks.
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Re: Farmall B ring gear and clutch.
It’s not a real technical job but there are certain tools and equipment needed to do the job. Mainly, you’ll need lifting and support tools as well as a decent set of wrenches, sockets, etc. Installing the ring gear will require a heat source. (Your backyard grill could serve this purpose) Having no idea how you are equipped for heavier tractor work, I can’t advise to try it or not.
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Re: Farmall B ring gear and clutch.
You have to split the tractor. You also need quite a bit of shop space for the split.Gary Dotson wrote:You’ll need lifting and support tools. Having no idea how you are equipped for heavier tractor work, I can’t advise to try it or not.
My thought. If you have the skill/knowledge to the split and repair - - purchase the necessary equipment. You can always use the purchased equipment/tools on other projects.
$1200-, guessing that is the shop rate for 8 hours - - $120- per hour plus parts.
Welch plug on back, top, of engine block. Replace even if it looks good. It's part of the coolant system. If it leaks/rust out, you will have to split the tractor again.
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Re: Farmall B ring gear and clutch.
Info on splitting the tractor incase you have not saw already!
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Re: Farmall B ring gear and clutch.
$1,200 seems like an "I don't want that job" price. That is not a big job for a well equipped shop. Flat rate book lists it as 3.2 hours.
The major concern for a moderately equipped do it yourselfer is stability of the front part while it is split.
The major concern for a moderately equipped do it yourselfer is stability of the front part while it is split.
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