Series 1 D17 Pictures added

I found out apparently that you cannot run a transport valve off of just the pressure line. I tried it and it just over pressurized the valve and it started leaking fluid under the base and rear of the transport valve. Tried it twice with a new gasket and different sealant each time. I put the stock one on and it hasn’t leaked yet. Will have to wait until I can get a return line before I try it again.

The oil housing has O rings behind it to seal

Anyone know the answer?

Good news, Ferebee Johnson had a elbow that will work until I can resolve the line issue. Transport valve is in place. As soon a I can find a D17 parts tractor to get both lines off of this will have to be a resolution.

While I’m the area of the oil filter was there a primer located where this rubber hose is placed? I have a factory parts and service manual and I haven’t been able to find one. It has 2 brass nuts so I’m thinking there was a primer somewhere in the fuel line.

Received the mower bracket spacer and installed it. Man I was counting my blessings to locate one. Getting closer to installing the mower. Working on the transport valve today, hope to get that installed.

Took my stuff to my best friends shop last night. First, out of curiosity, I tried the Cobalt Milwaukee drill bit. It will drill the pins but it is risky if I would have been off and drilled the hole off center. So we took it to the bench and got the shaft area red hot, a few punches and it sheared the pin and drove the shaft out just as suggested. It was not that difficult even with years of rust and wear. Used a small punch to drive the remaining roll pin out while it was still hot. Took about an hour to complete the task. Definitely a 2 man job made it much easier. Obviously, the heat and banging on a vise requires a fresh paint job. . Thanks for all the great advice!! New shaft kit arrives Tuesday. Very pleased with how this project turned out.

Edited by Clay - 13 May 2022 at 8:14am

Lay the seat frame on it's side with the roll pin end down. Rest/support the pins pocket with a piece of pipe, socket, whatever. It has to be solid and straight up and down. With a 7/16" or near 1/2" punch, beat on the other end of the suspension pin with a 4 lb hammer. Usually just a few whacks will shear off the roll pin and it's much easier to seal with. Knock out the two pieces from the pocket. Turn the pin end for end. Drill a new hole thru the pin. Removing those pins is miserable and shearing them off is the best way !!!

Edited by DrAllis - 13 May 2022 at 6:23am

You do know those shaft are held in with 5/32 roll pins right?

Started the seat tear down this afternoon. Every shaft is rusted in place. Had no choice but to use my cordless cut off wheel to cut the shafts. Will try to press out tomorrow. Not sure if new shafts are available.

I been following the posts on your AC diesel D-17 tractor and it nice looking original tractor. I curious to see the side mounted sickle mower on the D-17 tractor. My father had a ( we called it it a belly mower ) side mounted sickle mower on a Ferguson TO-20 tractor growing up. It got traded in on aMF-35 diesel tractor my senior year in high school. I wish I talked my father into keeping it and just buying the MF-35. They are great for clipping pastures because you can see what you are doing without looking behind you. Looks like the tractor going be real nice when you are done ( not like it not now ).

Haim does good work. He fixed me 185 and D17 tach last year

Pulled the tach to send to Haim at Star Speedometer for repair. Typical tach works and the hour meter doesn’t. Will be interesting to see the hours when it broke, unable to see them now. She has a lot of hours going by the pedal wear. Sure runs well though, new clutch, rear main seal, head gasket was a big plus when deciding to buy it. Steering shaft from the steering joint to the bolster is worn, pulled it off this evening to have it rebuilt. Seams easier to replace the shaft and have the gear drive wielded onto a new shaft.

Good luck with the seat. That's on my list for this summer. The small bottom pivot on mine has the bushings worn through, but not terrible. Let me know how it goes!