1959 Oliver 550

Posted by Todd Wilson on June 25, 2017, 6:10 pm 72.240.195.92

I recently restored my grandfather's 550 complete engine rebuild split all seals, almost everything...I notice when I add hydraulic fluid for the 3 point it works it's way into the gear casing. I can't seem to find a seal rebuild kit for the hydraulic. Any suggestions? Thank you

Re: 1959 Oliver 550

Posted by Larry Harsin on June 26, 2017, 6:19 am, in reply to "1959 Oliver 550" 184.21.154.199

Call O'Brien Co. Imp. 800-320-6224 and talk to Tom. Larry

Re: 1959 Oliver 550

Posted by Todd Wilson on June 26, 2017, 9:24 am, in reply to "Re: 1959 Oliver 550" 71.53.60.147

Thank you very much!

1965 1650 Gear Shift Jammed

Posted by Ted on June 25, 2017, 10:04 pm 24.165.216.36

The shift lever on my 1650 is jammed between 3rd and 6th gear. I am assuming that if I take out thew two visible bolts, I will be able to pull the shifter out and reach in with a big screw driver and un-jam it? Thanks.

Re: 1965 1650 Gear Shift Jammed

Posted by Larry Harsin on June 26, 2017, 6:22 am, in reply to "1965 1650 Gear Shift Jammed" 184.21.154.199

That should work. If it doesn't work, you will have to remove the Shift Tower for better access. Larry

brake repair/replcement

Posted by charlie on June 24, 2017, 8:14 am 216.68.236.9

I have a 1965 Oliver 550 gas. Location of brakes and how to replace or repair? Applying rake not much stopping power. Fuel filter location? Obviously I am new to tractor repairs. Thanks Charlie

Re: brake repair/replcement

Posted by Larry Harsin on June 24, 2017, 10:34 am, in reply to "brake repair/replcement" 184.21.154.199

First of all, you need to get an Operator's Manual!! You can get one from the Floyd Co. Museum in Charles City, IA, where the tractor was built! It will tell you the location for adjusting the brakes and many, many other things you need to know about your tractor. Their phone (so you can use a credit card) is 641-228-1099. Larry

Mysterious holes in transmission bell of Oliver 1600

Posted by Frank Weller on June 20, 2017, 6:27 pm 68.43.148.103

There are two one-inch holes in the transmission bell of my Oliver 1600 gas. They're located near where the starter connects and are plugged by one-inch dowel rods. Nobody in my family seems to know what they're there for. Any thoughts about why they might be there and what we should do about it?

Re: Mysterious holes in transmission bell of Oliver 1600

Posted by Larry Harsin on June 22, 2017, 11:24 am, in reply to "Mysterious holes in transmission bell of Oliver 1600" 184.21.154.199

One hole was for a grease tube for a greased style throw-out bearing. Some tractors have been changed a greaseless style. I don't know about the other hole. Larry

1650 steering issue

Posted by Mike Eich on June 21, 2017, 6:39 am 198.169.128.2

My 1650 got into a hard right turn while backing up the other day, and locked up. I was able to get it to steer well enough to get it into the shed, when I looked at it last night it turns to the left OK but only will go to straight and not into a right turn. I jacked it up and tried it with the engine running and turned off. Same results. Do you have any idea what to look at. It still has the old style hydramotor on the steering column. Thanks

Re: 1650 steering issue

Posted by Larry Harsin on June 22, 2017, 11:28 am, in reply to "1650 steering issue" 184.21.154.199

You may have a problem in the Pittman Arm and Pittman Shaft. It could be stripped splines on that. If everything seems to be o.k. there, there may be a problem where the steering column hooks into the steering motor in the dash. If it is this problem, give me a call so we can talk about it, 712-362-2966. Larry

1850 Oliver Converting to Direct Drive Do Away with Hydo Power

Posted by Erv Hamilton on June 21, 2017, 10:10 pm 72.168.160.13

Larry: Have you done this in the past and what parts are needed and the availability. I know this isn't a common practice to do away with the hydro power and make it a direct drive, but considering it. The Hydro Power is out. Thanks for any information. Erv Hamilton

Re: 1850 Oliver Converting to Direct Drive Do Away with Hydo Power

Posted by Larry Harsin on June 22, 2017, 11:30 am, in reply to "1850 Oliver Converting to Direct Drive Do Away with Hydo Power " 184.21.154.199

Yes. You'll have to get a different bell housing and a different drive shaft and chain coupling where it hooks on to the transmission. Larry

Oliver 1550 Steering???

Posted by Tom Cooley on June 20, 2017, 2:44 pm 165.225.38.211 I just picked up a 1550 to complete my line up - a 770 to mow hay, a 550 to rake and now the 1550 to pull the NH 273 baler and kicker wagon. But on the 1550, I notice that the tractor drifts to the right slightly - after turning the wheel to the left it comes back, then another correction to the left and another, and I realize I turn the wheel 1 full turn to left and still it tracks to the right when I'm not paying attention. Is there no mechanical link between the Strg wheel and the front wheels? (wide front end). Is a key sheared or something?

Re: Oliver 1550 Steering???

Posted by Larry Harsin on June 22, 2017, 11:21 am, in reply to "Oliver 1550 Steering???" 184.21.154.199

No. There is no mechanical link. What you are complaining about is not unusual. Make sure your front tires have equal air pressure. If the problem becomes severe, you may have to replace your hydra-motor. Larry

Re: Oliver 1550 Steering???

Posted by Tom Cooley on June 22, 2017, 11:40 am, in reply to "Re: Oliver 1550 Steering???" 165.225.38.211

Thanks! I did find that the wheel brg spindle threads were damaged to the point where the nut slipped to the point where the cotter pin was all holding it. That should explain the drift (one wheel being canted) For others, I tried for days to find what size nut, couldn't find out anywhere - so I measured it - it is 1-1/8-12 (SAE fine). Went with Gr 5 from Fastenal stock, and it drew it back nicely (now just hope there are enough threads on the spindle to hang on). I'll test drive it tonight Thanks again! Love this forum

60 Oliver quit moving tho in gear

Posted by Karen Vink on June 20, 2017, 1:07 pm 69.66.115.190

My friends restored Oliver 60 ran fine, then seemed to coast/grab to move, then after shut off, it would not move when in gear, not forward nor reverse. some say is axle, some say pinnions. Any way to figure out what has happened as to where to check first? Thanks...we are to go on a Tractor Ride trip two days in mid July!

Re: 60 Oliver quit moving tho in gear

Posted by Larry Harsin on June 22, 2017, 11:17 am, in reply to "60 Oliver quit moving tho in gear" 184.21.154.199

You will have to jack it up and start checking it out. If you think it is an axle, jack up one rear wheel at a time and see which one is binding ,. You also need to check and see if one of the brakes is bound up. Did you check the oil level for the rear end? You could also check the oil level in the rear end. If it was low, it could be a bearing seized up in the transmission. Larry

Oliver 1550 diesel

Posted by Paul Bartlett on June 20, 2017, 12:45 am 107.77.85.96

I bought the tractor back in February, it had set for about 10 years. Put a hot battery and new fuel and it cranked for about 20 seconds and fired right up on a 23 degree day ( used a little ether of corse). Have been using ever since with no problems,plowed a couple acres, cut 8 acres of hay, but at the end of bailing the 8 acres the engine acted as it was under a load even with the clutch pushed in, black smoked real bad and then died. It did not want to start back up so I waited till the next day. It started right up but only ran for a couple of minutes and then it did the same thing again. I changed all fluids and filters when I got it. I have read that if I have a plugged return line that this might cause a diesel to bog down and black smoke. Any suggestions? Thanks Paul

Re: Oliver 1550 diesel

Posted by Larry Harsin on June 20, 2017, 8:20 am, in reply to "Oliver 1550 diesel" 184.21.154.199

You may have a lubrication problem and maybe sprung a bearing on your crankshaft. Larry

Oliver 1550 pto issues

Posted by Mike on June 19, 2017, 6:08 pm 70.198.51.170

My 1550 has recently started giving me problems with the pto. First off it doesn't seem to spin as fast as it should and then when under power can just quit without warning. This spring I used it on a roller and now Shredder. Do I need to replace pto clutch? Thanks. Mike

Re: Oliver 1550 pto issues

Posted by Larry Harsin on June 20, 2017, 8:16 am, in reply to "Oliver 1550 pto issues" 184.21.154.199

you need to take the PTO clutch apart and replace the worn parts. Larry

880 governor

Posted by wayne sutton on June 19, 2017, 2:50 pm 66.51.187.198

do you have any idea where to find a governor for an 88, 770, 77, 0r 88

Re: 880 governor

Posted by Larry Harsin on June 20, 2017, 8:14 am, in reply to "880 governor" 184.21.154.199

AS we talked on the phone, we are waiting for your call-back. Larry

1850 tach drive

Posted by Ed on June 18, 2017, 7:51 pm 184.61.194.66

just bought a 1850 diesel and I see the tach drive when you take it off with the plate as an assembly has what looks like a shaft that is broken between the the drive and where it connects to the mount with the fuel injection pump. Are these separate parts ? Ant help would be appreciated. Thanks

Re: 1850 tach drive

Posted by Larry Harsin on June 19, 2017, 8:13 am, in reply to "1850 tach drive" 184.21.154.199

Call tom at O'Brien Co. Imp. in Sheldon, IA. 800-620-6224. Larry

Clutch 1775 oliver

Posted by Kenny Stephens on June 16, 2017, 7:51 pm 38.81.150.122

We have a 1775 Oliver cab tractor we use pretty much every day the clutch went out how we were told to change it is not working we were told you could pull engine and transmission if you took the chain off, the bell housing hits the engine mounting brackets before it will come apart . Any Literature on the proper way it has to be done ?

Re: Clutch 1775 oliver

Posted by Kenny Stephens on June 17, 2017, 10:13 am, in reply to "Clutch 1775 oliver" 38.81.150.122

Sorry Its a 1750 that i am working on trying to put in a clutch

Re: Clutch 1775 oliver

Posted by Harry D. on June 18, 2017, 8:05 pm, in reply to "Re: Clutch 1775 oliver" 172.4.207.196

Have you removed the PTO shaft? It runs from the rear of the tractor to the flywheel, and you need a shop manual.

Re: Clutch 1775 oliver

Posted by Larry Harsin on June 19, 2017, 8:11 am, in reply to "Re: Clutch 1775 oliver" 184.21.154.199

Give me a call. 712-362-2966 You can get your Manuals at the Museum in Charles City, Ia. 6541-228-1099. Larry

Re: Clutch 1775 oliver

Posted by Kenny Stephens on June 20, 2017, 4:52 pm, in reply to "Re: Clutch 1775 oliver" 38.81.150.122

I got it at some time in the tractors life someone had broken a bolt off where you raise it to line it up with the gear they had failed to use a plate in between it and the unit it had worn half way threw the bottom . Thanks for your response GOD Bless

1962 Oliver 550 (gas)

Posted by ARLEN E DEGOES on June 15, 2017, 5:07 pm 76.18.105.247

I had my oliver restored and when I got it back the engine rev's up and down. What's wrong with the governor ? It doesn't make any difference if it is idling or being driven.

Re: 1962 Oliver 550 (gas)

Posted by Larry Harsin on June 19, 2017, 8:08 am, in reply to "1962 Oliver 550 (gas)" 184.21.154.199

I would say for you to remove the governor housing and see if there are any more broken parts in the governor. Larry

1950 oliver tractor

Posted by pat on June 15, 2017, 1:39 pm 50.116.145.144

need to know spark plug gap?

Re: 1950 oliver tractor

Posted by Larry Harsin on June 19, 2017, 8:06 am, in reply to "1950 oliver tractor" 184.21.154.199

The gap is .025. This is for the year 1950. The 1950 Oliver never had any gas engines. You need to get an Operator's Manual from the Museum in Charles City, IA 641-228-1099. Your 1950 is the year the tractor was built. Larry

1265 oliver

Posted by chad watkins on June 14, 2017, 6:21 am 24.153.218.26

i bought this tractor and the pto will come on but kick out i was wondering how do you adjust the clutch for the pto or can you

Re: 1265 oliver

Posted by Larry Harsin on June 19, 2017, 8:01 am, in reply to "1265 oliver " 184.21.154.199

I never worked on any of the Fiat Olivers. You should get an Operator's Manual from the Museum in Charles City, IA. 641-228-1099. Larry

Oliver 1600 Electronic ignition

Posted by Frank Tourscher on June 12, 2017, 6:12 am 50.107.174.240

I have an Oliver 1600 with a generator and 12 volt positive ground system. Can an electronic ignition be installed without a lot of trouble? Thank you!!

Re: Oliver 1600 Electronic ignition

Posted by Larry Harsin on June 12, 2017, 7:52 am, in reply to "Oliver 1600 Electronic ignition " 184.21.154.199

Yes. It can. You have to specify the model and get the unit that is specific for that tractor, when you get a replacement. Larry

Re: Oliver 1600 Electronic ignition

Posted by Frank Tourscher on June 12, 2017, 12:51 pm, in reply to "Re: Oliver 1600 Electronic ignition " 50.107.174.240

Thank you!

Oliver 1950t Transmission/Final Drive oil

Posted by Steve Veldhuizen on June 12, 2017, 1:31 am 50.34.163.2

I was wondering what oil I should use in the final drives. Thanks Steve

Re: Oliver 1950t Transmission/Final Drive oil

Posted by Larry Harsin on June 12, 2017, 7:49 am, in reply to "Oliver 1950t Transmission/Final Drive oil" 184.21.154.199

Use 8-90 GL 5 gear lube. Larry

1755

Posted by Dave Jefferds on June 11, 2017, 11:06 am 173.64.60.137

Hello we have a 1755 with three speed transmission. At times it seems to get stuck in on the low side of the tranny. At times it if you put in neutral and shake it back and forth it fixes the problem. Other times no mater what it just stays in low. Do you have any ideas on this? The three speed seems to shift fine. Thx Dave

Re: 1755

Posted by Larry Harsin on June 12, 2017, 7:48 am, in reply to "1755" 184.21.154.199

First, I would check for sticky linkage. Check the oil level for the main transmission in the tractor. Larry

Oliver 770 gas hydraulic

Posted by Charles J Dent on June 11, 2017, 11:00 am 206.72.6.158

I put new seals in the hydraulic pump and after putting back together it leaks hydraulic oil into the transmission. The pump looks good. I was wondering what I might have done wrong. I think it probably is the seals got pushed out but am not sure.

Re: Oliver 770 gas hydraulic Posted by Larry Harsin on June 12, 2017, 7:46 am, in reply to "Oliver 770 gas hydraulic " 184.21.154.199

You'll have to take it apart again and see what you did wrong. Larry

283 block

Posted by Paul Bartlett on June 8, 2017, 10:27 pm 107.77.87.117

Was wondering if a 283 block and a 265 are physically the same other than the bore. I have a 1650 that is locked up, and a good set of used sleeves and pistons from a 1800, both are gas.

Re: 283 block Posted by Larry Harsin on June 11, 2017, 6:53 am, in reply to "283 block" 184.21.154.199

I don't think those would interchange. Larry

Pto shaft broke

Posted by Tim on June 8, 2017, 7:42 pm 50.25.169.143

With my Oliver 1550, during bush hog work the pto stopped working made a metal to metal noise from the gear box, inspection of the pto shaft the shaft was inch or so outward. Where should I start the repair and get replacement parts? Thanks in advance.

Re: Pto shaft broke

Posted by Bill Wagner on June 10, 2017, 9:28 am, in reply to "Pto shaft broke" 69.26.10.96

I recently had mine replaced because the splines were badly worn and the nearest Agco dealer was able to order all the necessary parts.

Re: Pto shaft broke

Posted by Larry Harsin on June 11, 2017, 6:51 am, in reply to "Re: Pto shaft broke" 184.21.154.199

I agree. Larry

1800 hydraulics

Posted by justin d baze on June 7, 2017, 10:17 pm 72.168.144.124

I was trying to hook up the power beyond and some how got mixed up when they said to put a 3/8 plug way back in the 1/2 plug hole nearest the filter on the left side and there is a plunger and spring back there that threaded on the plug and when i took my tool out the plug came out and the spring and plunger came part way. I don't see in the manual what or how to access them or to know what there for. I later realized that the plug hole I needed to use was the 3/8 plug on the same side but on the hydra-elect housing. Any info would help.

Re: 1800 hydraulics

Posted by Larry Harsin on June 8, 2017, 7:33 am, in reply to "1800 hydraulics" 184.21.154.199

You have to get the rest of the spring & plunger out somehow and then put the correct part in the correct hole!

1600 hyd problem

Posted by Alan Tabor on June 5, 2017, 7:59 pm 162.216.214.205

Hi and thank you for this web site. I have a hydraulic problem that showed up today on my 1963 Oliver 1600, serial #128735. My remote cylinder quit working. Checked the hydraulic oil level and nothing on the dipstick. I put more oil in but later same problem. I can't find any external leaks. Could the oil be going into the the transmission / rear end? If so do you have any suggestions what I should look for. Thank you Alan

Re: 1600 hyd problem

Posted by Larry Harsin on June 6, 2017, 7:42 am, in reply to "1600 hyd problem" 184.21.154.199

Check the oil level on the transmission and see if it is higher! If it is higher, it could be a hole in the oil pan or a pump seal has gone out. Larry

Re: 1600 hyd problem

Posted by Paul A Berndt on June 7, 2017, 6:47 pm, in reply to "1600 hyd problem" 69.42.228.47

If hyd level going down watch rear end level if the comes up you have seal problem on pump or a leak between hyd tank and rear end.

White 2-70 power steering

Posted by Dwayne Hibbard on June 5, 2017, 8:38 am 50.44.161.225

First the power steering would come and go. Now you have to turn the steering wheel slowly and it blows hydraulic oil out of the air breather. Thank you.

Re: White 2-70 power steering

Posted by Larry Harsin on June 6, 2017, 7:40 am, in reply to "White 2-70 power steering" 184.21.154.199

Give me a call some evening about 8 - 9 p.m. I need more info and it will be easier to explain. Larry

oliver 1850 diesel

Posted by GARY TICKNER on June 4, 2017, 6:37 pm 67.44.193.40

Larry I have an 1850 with the perkins engine. is there a manual that shows how to mount the fuel tank cradle back on top of the engine. I am trying to put this tractor back together and pictures would sure help. thanks gary tickner loveladt, texas

Re: oliver 1850 diesel

Posted by Larry Harsin on June 5, 2017, 8:04 am, in reply to "oliver 1850 diesel" 184.21.154.199

Call the Museum in Charles City, Ia,641-228-1099 and purchase a Parts Manual for an 1850 with a Perkins diesel. That would help a lot. Larry

Re: oliver 1850 diesel

Posted by Ed on June 18, 2017, 7:39 pm, in reply to "oliver 1850 diesel" 184.61.194.66

I have an 1850 currently with the covers off . It has the tank exposed. what pix would help ?

Oliver 1880 gas won't move.

Posted by Kel on June 3, 2017, 3:36 pm 208.126.21.103

Hi Larry: Was mowing hay today with this 1800 gas Oliver. Just into the second round of cutting the tractor stopped moving. Stills runs but will not move. When in gear and the motor running, I can let the clutch out and it will not move. The double chain where it connects to the final drive, is not turning. When out of gear, it wants to turn, but once in gear it does not. I'm thinking we have a bad hydro unit...Would like to know your thoughts on what else it could be. The tractor never acted up prior to this behavior, oil level is good also. I would think if the clutch was bad, we wouldn't be able to get in gear. Also, it does not matter what side the Hi/lo hydro unit is in, it still will not move. Gotta a gut feeling its the hydro unit, but would like to have more of a clarification prior to pulling this thing out. Thanks Kel

Re: Oliver 1880 gas won't move.

Posted by Larry Harsin on June 5, 2017, 8:00 am, in reply to "Oliver 1880 gas won't move. " 184.21.154.199

It may have been a failure in the engine clutch. Larry

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