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Absolute agreement.

Such issues can be caused when the clutch disc is installed backwards. Unfamiliar with double clutch assemblies used in your tractor, but double clutch assemblies used in vintage Ford tractors are sold as a pre-adjusted assembly. If yours is not, could you have installed one of the discs...

I would certainly not expect two services, or even one at my (once) local dealer. Dealer charges $125/hour for delivery of a new tractor (or anything else) and it is not negotiable. Clock starts ticking when the driver takes the truck key from the peg in the service manager's office and stops...

Initially, new blades not the same as old blades. New blades have significantly more drop. Are new blades same thickness as old blades? Did you remove the paint on the new blades before installation? New blades with new bolts will have little clearance and blades must pivot freely. Nuts must...

I've used F & R chains on multiple tractors in snow for decades. No issues.

Even more helpful is the single-lever hydraulic manifold for the FEL. (I mount/dismount FELS twice each year.) I had these on my L6060 and M9960 and would not be without. Yes, they are expensive.

In that case, thoroughly inspect the feedback rod as suggested earlier.

They all ran when parked.

Agreed. I haven't trusted mechanics ( or just about anyone) since the early 60s.

Agreed, and the optional Rube Goldberg draft control mechanism (if installed) does affect the control valve in certain situations. Need to know if the OP has two three point lift control levers (draft control has been installed) or one (no rare optional draft control system). Still confused.

Completely agree.

Bit confused but it sounds like your tractor has the optional draft control kit. If so, I would look to this linkage first. The draft control system used on the GL tractors is a Rube Goldberg external linkage design that is rarely (if ever) installed and adjusted properly. First check that the...

Bingo. Cold grease will not hurt it.

Might be someone viewing the site that is interested.

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