"Ask The Oliver Mechanic" - April, 2018 Archives


1650 hydraulics

Posted by Patrick Pigg on April 28, 2018, 9:09 pm

Hi Larry, any thoughts on why return hydraulic line is staying under pressure at all times even with engine off?

Re: 1650 hydraulics

Posted by Larry Harsin on May 5, 2018, 8:20 am, in reply to "1650 hydraulics"

The system was designed that way. It has interlocks and the tractor has to be running before any oil can move on your hydraulic cylinder. Larry


Oliver 770

Posted by Gary on April 28, 2018, 12:10 pm

Hello. I have a new to me Oliver 770. The tractor will run great for about an hour then it wants to stall out under heave load. Pulling a 3 bottom plow. Seams like it is not getting enough gas. I am wondering if it could be iceing. I would love any suggestions. Thank you

Re: Oliver 770

Posted by Larry Harsin on May 5, 2018, 8:18 am, in reply to "Oliver 770 "

Check your thermostat. Larry


770 Carburetor

Posted by Gary Binkowski on April 28, 2018, 11:46 am

My 770 runs great for the first hour then the carburetor gets almost frozen and the chokes the engine off. How do I fix this?

Re: 770 Carburetor

Posted by Larry Harsin on May 5, 2018, 8:17 am, in reply to "770 Carburetor "

Make sure the thermostat is working properly. Larry


Super 99 transmission

Posted by Stuart Duguid on April 27, 2018, 10:13 pm

Hello I’m loookin for transmission parts for a super 99, mine had a tooth break and go around in there and make a big mess, the back end is still good. I’ve been having trouble locating parts, any leads would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

Re: Super 99 transmission

Posted by Larry Harsin on May 5, 2018, 8:15 am, in reply to "Super 99 transmission "

We don't have any parts for that. Check with Rock Valley Tractor Parts 800-831-8543 or Ken Guile in Michigan 810-653-1860. Larry

Re: Super 99 transmission

Posted by Stuart on May 24, 2018, 9:52 pm, in reply to "Re: Super 99 transmission "

Hello Larry, I can’t thank you enough, I’ve been looking and calling around for a year to find theses parts, rock valley had everything I needed and in excellent condition!
Thanks again!
Stuart


Oliver 770 Fuel lift pump

Posted by Bill Ricketts on April 23, 2018, 7:11 pm

I have been search for more than a week to find a fuel lift pump or info and parts to rebuild mine. No luck. wLots available for the 1650.

It is a 2 bolt.

Any help would be appreciated. Just staring to restore this tractor that I grew up with and my grandfather bought new in 62.

Re: Oliver 770 Fuel lift pump

Posted by Larry Harsin on April 26, 2018, 8:07 am, in reply to "Oliver 770 Fuel lift pump"

Call Korves Oliver near St. Louis. They have all kinds of rebuild parts. 618-939-6681. Larry


550 oil restrictor disc

Posted by Mark Shane on April 22, 2018, 9:30 pm

Hi Larry, Some how I lost the oil restrictor disc while changing the oil and filter on my 550. Would it hurt to run the tractor without it? Where could I find these oil restrictor disc? Thank You.


Re: 550 oil restrictor disc

Posted by Larry Harsin on April 26, 2018, 8:03 am, in reply to "550 oil restrictor disc"

I don't have one. I don't think a restrictor disk was used on the 550. I might have a whole assembly for it. Larry


1967 Oliver 1550 diesel clutch and pressure plate

Posted by John ashe on April 22, 2018, 4:51 pm

Need the part. Numbers and where to find

Re: 1967 Oliver 1550 diesel clutch and pressure plate

Posted by Larry Harsin on April 25, 2018, 8:12 am, in reply to "1967 Oliver 1550 diesel clutch and pressure plate"

I don't have these parts. Check with your AGCO dealer. Larry


Flywheel Installation

Posted by Brad Blystone on April 22, 2018, 2:21 am

I have an Oliver 1800a diesel that was recently rebuilt. All the timing marks are lined up, but it doesn’t fire. Is it possible that the flywheel was installed 180 degrees off?


Re: Flywheel Installation

Posted by Larry Harsin on April 25, 2018, 8:14 am, in reply to "Flywheel Installation"

Hi Brad, I believe we settled this on the phone. Larry


Ignition switch on Oliver 1855

Posted by Jerry on April 19, 2018, 12:17 pm

Hello Larry.

Been a couple of years since i checked in and I have a question regarding replacing my 1855 ignition switch.

I bought an exact replacement switch for my 1855 as my original one was falling apart. i moved over one wire at a time to be sure i matched it up correctly. Switch does not work. I consulted with the manual and shop manual but only shows the diagram and not a good detail of it.

Here is the thing you may be able to help me with. I had the positive cable removed from the battery. With the new switch in, I went to put the cable onto the battery and the tractor wants to start.

Pretty sure that the wire for IG and ST were reversed so i reversed them and still wants to start with the switch in the off position when I complete the circuit.

Any clues for you to help me out?


Re: Ignition switch on Oliver 1855

Posted by arnie on April 20, 2018, 7:52 am, in reply to "Ignition switch on Oliver 1855"

Where did you get your new switch and is your tractor gas or diesel? There are many one size fits all parts out there. They may look the same with the same markings for each terminal but can be different inside. The original switch for Olivers with alternators with a coil type regulator are different than Olivers with an internal regulator. When ever we upgrade Olivers from generators or style one alternators to one with an internal regulator we have to install a diode in the harness. Try to find someone in your area that understands these old systems and is handy with a test light. A couple years ago I tried to buy a new harness for an 1850G that had burnt. I had to make up the harness to get the rite one. Good luck..Arnie

Re: Ignition switch on Oliver 1855

Posted by Jerry Shannon on April 20, 2018, 11:49 am, in reply to "Re: Ignition switch on Oliver 1855"

Thank you for the quick response Arnie.

I bought the replacement from Maple Springs Farms. My 1855 is a Diesel. My tractor has an alternator.

As the tractor has been sitting for over 6 months or more, is it possible the bendix could be stuck in the extended position causing it to crank as soon as I touch the cable to the post on the battery?

When the battery went dead, it was trying to crank. Just a thought.

Re: Ignition switch on Oliver 1855

Posted by arnie on April 20, 2018, 6:40 pm, in reply to "Re: Ignition switch on Oliver 1855"

Slowly loosen the starter mounting bolts and you may hear it retract. But I am not certain that is it.

Re: Ignition switch on Oliver 1855

Posted by Larry Harsin on April 21, 2018, 7:56 am, in reply to "Ignition switch on Oliver 1855"

You should have disconnected the negative cable from the battery. It is apparent to me that you have your switch wired incorrectly. There is a wiring diagram in your operator's manual. Larry

Re: Ignition switch on Oliver 1855

Posted by Jerry Shannon on April 27, 2018, 12:33 pm, in reply to "Re: Ignition switch on Oliver 1855"

Thank you Arnie and Larry.

I figured it out.Had to start over and found a wrong wire on the starter lead. All the wires in the harness were tapped up with black tape and couldn't find color match. My unit had a cab originally so not sure if that had any difference in the diagram but I did get it sorted out and starts like a champ.

Trying to find the fuse for the lights. Diagram shows 2 fuses behind the dash but I'll be darned if I can find them in all the spaghetti. Will keep digging into it as now my lights do not function so I think I burned out a fuse.

Thank you


1850D Hyd.

Posted by arnie on April 13, 2018, 9:27 am

I have 1800 plus pounds at the outlets but he is unable to lift a round bale. Is there a port that I can use to check rock shaft cyl. pressure? What do you think is the problem? Thanks Arnie

Re: 1850D Hyd.

Posted by 90% ret'd on April 15, 2018, 9:48 am, in reply to "1850D Hyd. "

If you are using a gauge in one of the remote outlets, keep the gauge there and when you get your forks under a bale cycle the remote to release pressure to "0" on the gauge then try to raise the load with the three point hitch. When doing that the gauge will show the pressure the pump is putting out to the 3pt. if it is less than 1800 psi. and does not lift the bale I would guess the 3pt. relief valve is leaking or it's elbow on the internal 3pt. lift cylinder is cracked and the hydraulic unit will need to come off to make the repairs. The internal routing of the hyd. fluid allows 3pt. pressure to be checked that way.

Re: 1850D Hyd.

Posted by arnie on April 15, 2018, 10:17 am, in reply to "Re: 1850D Hyd. "

Thanks..Arnie

Re: 1850D Hyd.

Posted by Larry Harsin on April 21, 2018, 7:53 am, in reply to "Re: 1850D Hyd. "

That answer is correct. Larry


oliver 1265 starter

Posted by terry on April 11, 2018, 5:52 pm

my starter just clicks when engaged. battery is good. how do I get the starter unbolted

Re: oliver 1265 starter

Posted by Larry Harsi on April 21, 2018, 7:42 am, in reply to "oliver 1265 starter"

Talk out the bolt --- unscrew it. Larry


1963 1600 LPG fluid change

Posted by Michael Schoenenberger on April 10, 2018, 3:31 pm

I cannot locate my operators manual, so I need to know where the drain plug and check plugs are located for the transmission, and hydraulic drain plug. And also does the pto have a separate gear case? And if it does where is the check and drain plug for it?
Thanks

Re: 1963 1600 LPG fluid change

Posted by Larry Harsin on April 21, 2018, 7:48 am, in reply to "1963 1600 LPG fluid change"

There is a drain plug on the right rear of the main frame. It points toward the back rear of the drawbar. There is also a drain plug on the bottom of the transmission. It is forward of where the drawbar hooks onto the tractor. The PTO gear case is like 770 & 880 and it has it's own separate oil. The check plug for that is a small 1/4" plug that points back. Get another manual from the Floyd County Museum. 641-228-1099. Larry


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