| Author | Message | ||
     Geoffrey Heck (Oliverdude) |
What are some of the faults and hard to find parts I should look for when buying a s55. It has an oliver loader and good paint. Thants about all I know. I think with any of those parts missing it is still worth the $500 I think he will take for it. Thanks, Geoffrey | ||
| Chris Losey (Admin) |
The only part that I know of that is hard to get is the thrust bearing on the bull pinion shaft by the differential. Both were bad in ours and we had to find ones out of a salvage tractor. They had gone bad as a result of another problem in the transmission. I don't think they go bad that often, but if they do, it can be a headache to find replacements. Other than that, I think most any part you would need is available for the Super 55, with more being offered as aftermarket all of the time. Be sure to check out the front axle for looseness since there is a loader on there. Check the PTO clutch to see if it 'snaps' over good. I don't think you can go wrong at $500. The loader is probably worth that. | ||
| Geoffrey Heck (Oliverdude) |
Do you mean looseness on the pivot part of the axle and the spindles? How should it "snap-over" | ||
| Chris Losey (Admin) |
The pivot part is one of the main parts that get loose. Also, if it has been sitting outside, try to see if there is any looseness in the steering box. If you hear any squeaks in the steering box, it probably has water in it and is going to need rebuilt. The spindles could be loose, too. Any of these parts are rebuildable. or replaceable. About the biggest problem you'll see from loose steering components is that the front wheels will wobble when going down the road and may cause a loss of control. The PTO lever should take about 40 pounds of pull to the rear and you will feel it go over center and lock in. If it has the short PTO lever, it will take about 50 pounds of pull. When you pull it forward to disengage, you will feel and hear a snap sound when the clutch pack releases. If the lever doesn't snap in and out, something is wrong with the PTO clutch. It may just need adjustment. It is rebuildable, but can get a little pricey to do it right. |
