harryt 281 #26 Posted November 26, 2015 is there any you can get with dial, also they do not have a thread Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #27 Posted November 27, 2015 is there any you can get with dial, also they do not have a thread I have never seen the gauges with a dial that do not thread, but rather turn and lock, but the bigger problem would be finding one long enough for the D200 tank. I could confidently say they do not make a cap with a gauge that long. It may possible to install some sort of fuel sending unit to a gauge on the dash Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #28 Posted November 27, 2015 Bamboo cane works well for checking fuel levels 1 Joe the small engine man reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryt 281 #29 Posted January 31, 2016 Hi guys, I have been cracking on with the restoration, got it all stripped now and chassis painted, I am looking to start the reassembly soon, just wondered if anyone new what transmission oil to use in the transmission. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #30 Posted January 31, 2016 5.7 liters of 10w30 is what the books says, In summer or if in severe service 10w40 may be more applicable. 1 harryt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryt 281 #31 Posted January 31, 2016 Is it the engine oil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #32 Posted January 31, 2016 It may sound odd but, yes standard engine oil. Iain 1 harryt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryt 281 #33 Posted January 31, 2016 Ok thanks, any particular make? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #34 Posted February 1, 2016 Any make will do. No need to by the most expensive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #35 Posted February 1, 2016 . Actually all my manuals for Sunstrand transmissions call for Heavy Duty engine oil, I've only found a few brands that say that, but when I cant find it I use something like Castrol. Heat gets pretty intense in the hydro, that's why many later models had transmission coolers and why early models had fans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #36 Posted February 1, 2016 you need a reasonable 10W40 mineral oil. The later decals and manuals instruct that the auto fluid is replaced with engine oil. 1 harryt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #38 Posted February 2, 2016 I also use 10w40 Heavy Duty Castrol in my transmissions, but I'm in a very warm (65F-74F last week) climate. Transmission fluid is something not changed every year or even two, it is viable for 500 hours, it is good for many years. That said, I might consider using a lighter weight oil in cooler climates, unless I was going to warm the engine at 1/2 to 2/3 throttle for several minutes and/or use the machine a severe duty situation for an hour or more, snow ploughing, furrow poughing, etc. The heavier oil in cooler climates will take longer to get the transmission moving and working. To tell the truth I do not know which scenario is best, but with engine oil the right viscosity for the right climate is deemed important, but that may not be the case with transmission oil, or it might be. In the northern states they are using ATF, due to sub zero weather, but as the tractor warmed up, or was under a greater strain over an extended time. I am not sure this choice would be good, but again, I'm not sure as transmissions and engines behave differently. Good Luck 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryt 281 #39 Posted April 14, 2016 Another update, all disassembled now, chassis is painted and most other bits. Done the transmission which was a pain as all greasy and very heavy! Sourced tyres and got wheels painted. Thanks to Chris for putting them on for me. Here's a few pics. 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryt 281 #40 Posted April 14, 2016 (edited) Edited April 14, 2016 by harryt 3 Stormin, Alan and adgecutler reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryt 281 #41 Posted April 14, 2016 (edited) Edited April 14, 2016 by harryt 7 diggerjames, the showman, Stormin and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #42 Posted April 14, 2016 I like those rear tyres; what makes are those? 1 harryt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryt 281 #43 Posted April 14, 2016 27 minutes ago, Triumph66 said: I like those rear tyres; what makes are those? Will check tomorrow as can't remember but I got them from allterraintyres.co.uk 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #44 Posted April 14, 2016 Yeah, they look great 1 harryt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #45 Posted April 15, 2016 Who said you could not get trac grip to fit the D200 rims?? If anybody has a spare set of 15 in D200 rear rims they would like to sell then please let me know!! 1 harryt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryt 281 #46 Posted May 31, 2016 (edited) I have now got a rolling chassis together, now just to start adding parts bit by bit Edited May 31, 2016 by harryt 1 adgecutler reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryt 281 #47 Posted May 31, 2016 (edited) managed to upload the photos Edited May 31, 2016 by harryt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryt 281 #48 Posted December 31, 2016 Here is a small update and some more pictures, little by little it is coming along and most parts are now painted, next on the list is the hydraulics 😬 5 slf-uk, Alan, Stormin and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #49 Posted January 4, 2017 On 31/12/2016 at 6:28 PM, harryt said: Here is a small update and some more pictures, little by little it is coming along and most parts are now painted, next on the list is the hydraulics 😬 looking good, what brand are the rear tyres? 1 harryt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #50 Posted January 4, 2017 Looking good Harry. 1 harryt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
