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Welcome to NTT Haffasst! I had a MF 1020 (geared) but sold it as I had too many tractors :(... Look forward to future posts and pictures of your place and equipment. Mark

I agree California.... Aaron is the closest and might know of a local supplier if none of his will cross-over. Mark

Nice install and I really like your foldable ROPS! I forget what model you have....is it a YM2000, 2001 or later version? Mark

Kenmack, Glad you joined and nice to see you here. Mark

WELCOME to NTT Iain, Love to see pictures of your equipment too! Mark

Jim, I wouldn't replace them. I would remove them and give them the one hour soak in Muriatic acid. Once their rinsed off....you have the malleable iron fittings (spotlessly cleaned) and ready to reinstall. I currently wash all of my small metal parts (not just galvanized) due to the humidity...

Bindian hit the nail on the head = Heat and line surges loosen the galvanized coating internally. The partially dissolved coating becomes ingested by the pump and causes premature valve spool and pump failure.. . Plus welding metal that's galvanized produces 'galvanic re-deposition'.... a...

I've always heard not to use galvanized fittings with hydraulics......urban lengend?? Hey, what do I know?? :D

Ghautz, I’m with billbill1 on his recommendation of the earlier (60’s-70’s) Garden style tractors. The newer middle of the line LT’s that are offered truly have planned obsolescence in their design. Even with meticulous care, mowers like MTD, New, from box stores just don’t last more than...

Wow, what a great thread this has been so far! Excellent engineering and I have picked up some very good ideas from your project (I'll be stealing these and calling them my own :D....j/k). This is going to be an awesome and versatile hunk of machinery when you've completed it. Thanks for...

olcowhand, DITTO!!! This is what I do (Jim & Others).... I use a 60% -%40 solution of Muriatic acid and water. I NO LONGER fool around with welding, grinding or shaping any metal which has been galvanized. Instead, I dip ALL my parts in a 5 gallon plastic pail of the above solution and these...

Quincy (& Jim), A mirror of your thoughts of interests are gaining momentum over here as well. Wasn’t kidding about a small following of friends who ask “How’s that English Guy Doin’ on His R’ticulated??” Jim, this may be the least expensive way (FREE) to protect your collective work and...

Goldchaser, What you have is actually a magneto. They are tenacious and very durable, but the bearing only last about 30 years :D. The bearings should be pressed out and pressed in during reassembly. Your local auto parts stores (that have a machine shop) should charge you the minimum…but I...

Very cool pictures Jim.... You gotta love the steering wheel, shaft setup. Reminds me of the early Ford model T or a T roadster. I count five 'Sheeves' on the crank pulley. Is this all to power hydraulic pump and motors??

Yes, I'm afraid it would. Are you saying that these symptoms developed suddenly and nothing seems to work to get the engine started? A rapid loss of compression is usually a carcked or broken piston....and I'm sure it would smoke badly. Do you use your compression release everytimne to start...

jegssr, Pretty sure your model has 4 cap screws (10 MM head) that bolt through and cover the inspection port on the side of the injection pump. Remove the cover. With a flashlight you should be able to see a small metering rod...the same rod that won't allow you to remove the pump unless it's...

Yes, we're talking about the same thing. His YM1510D has thermostart from what I've read so far. There isn't any glow plugs and if he's discharged his battery by trying to preheat the fuel....it can't be anything other than thermostart with the maniforld igniter.

.....Now, if you accidently poured beer instead of oil.........

Splatt, Check with Dave's Tractor in Red Bluff. Great guy, honest dealer and former Yanmar expert. He is now a Branson-Mahindra dealer but still dabbles in his first love, gray market tractors. He may have exactly what you're looking for...or can get it. http://www.davestractor.com/ Just...

DITTO what California said. If you have fresh fuel in the igniter bottle...you could run just about any combustable perto based oil (NOT GAS) once started.