Basic Tractor Fixes

You have just bought a used tractor and things are going wrong. Don't worry, one of these basic fixes might help you and save you money.

Basic Fix #1 - Dies when warmed up
When the tractor warms up it suddenly dies although it worked fine to start with. Usually this is the condenser. Best to replace rather than messing around testing.

Basic Fix #2 - Good battery won't actuate the starter
Don't just replace the starter. Check the connections at your battery cables. If these are very warm, they are probably the wrong gauge. Also do a basic check to make sure all connections are good and firm.

Basic Fix #3 - Wont start in wet weather & high moisture times
Check the distributor cap for moisture. Dry it out and off you go.

Basic Fix #4 - Overheating motor and/or not charging
Don't start replacing everything and emptying your wallet. First check the belt to the cooling fan is the correct type and tension.

Basic Fix #5 - Boiling out radiator fluid
Your tractor boils radiator fluid whenever as soon as it warms up. Check the cap is the right size and that the seal is intact. If not then your radiator can boil at normal temperatures.

Basic Fix #6 - Engine burning oil
If everything seems to be going OK but you are worried by oil smoke from the exhaust. Likely you have the wrong weight of oil. Too light and it gets drawn into the engine. Check your owner manual or take a look at the internet for advice.

Lyndon is an owner and lover of vintage tractors. His son's website featuring information and sales is at http://www.tractorbargains.com

By Lyndon Ogden

Car Accessory - Important, Extremely Important

One of the things that is hugely instrumental in enhancing the utility of car manifold is car accessory. Strange then, that they don't command the importance they should be and this leads to the performance of the car being affected in a big way. It is, therefore, of utmost importance that car accessories get their due importance while one purchase a car. It is, therefore, of utmost importance that they be treated seriously. Any neglect here can lead to the value of car taking a serious beating. This can be understood by some examples.

It might appear to many that car mats are of not much importance but a closer scrutiny would reveal that they have some great utility value attached to them. For example they are essential for protecting the car from dust and water. Similarly roof boxes are also of significant importance. They play a very important role when one has to travel with lot of things specially boxes. They also prove their utility in such instances when one is going for fishing etc. The fishing rod etc. can easily be put on the car roofs. However, while talking about car accessories one must understand that the most important of all the car accessories is car stereo. The importance can simply not be overlooked.

The biggest advantage of car accessories like car stereo is that it entertains one while he is travelling. Such an effect it has that longest of the journeys are rarely felt as time flies by. It also helps one to listen to news and discussions. The value of such a car accessory, therefore, can easily be understood.

The above account should make it clear the importance of car accessories as well as the fact that they are far too important to be given a cold shoulder.

About the Author: Garry Kelkar is an expert writer specializing in the automobile industry. He has been writing extensively on topics like car parts and also specialized areas of car styling like car modifying.

By Garry Kelkar