Long time tractor storage?

[Jim1954]

I have a '82 5950, that needs to be split because of a bad seal. It's something I can't right now, and it could even be a couple of years if I decide to keep it. I was wondering what is needed to be done to keep other seals etc, from drying out?

Thanks.

 

[hodge]

Operation keeps the seals moist. I don't know of any preventative maintenance that can be done to protect seals from long term storage. It's just a consequence.

 

[Stubbyie]

Dig up a copy of the Operator's Manual. Mine has a section pertaining to storage and gives a procedure to follow. If you can't find your particular OM search for one relating to similar model.

Depending on storage conditions in your part of the world you'll not only have seals harden from nonuse you'll also have mice, dirt daubers, and who knows what else attack the machine. Get it up on blocks and seal all entry and exit points (air intake, exhaust) you can and dose liberally with mouse bait.

 

[Eric McCarthy]

It's only going to go from bad to worse if you decide to store it and not get around to fixing it years from now. Not only more bad seals and critters getting in the engine but without any oil around the pistons the engine can sieze up.

I guess either see if you can fix it or sell it now and cut your losses.

 

[gpreuss]

Don't forget to push in the clutch and block it!

 

[olthumpa]

Don't forget to push in the clutch and block it!

Nothing like frozen clutch plates to make your day.

I would also put jack stands or wood blocking under the axles to take the weight off the tires.

 

[Kubotaman53]

Nothing like frozen clutch plates to make your day.

I would also put jack stands or wood blocking under the axles to take the weight off the tires.

Yes a frozen clutch plate is how all my current issues started at the dealership. I am now having problems with my Glide Shift Transmission responding in higher gears that have been selected. see my post yesterday titled "Need GST expert"