bell 11 #1 Posted May 29, 2010 Picked this unit up today... The first order of business is to replace the lovejoy connector. It is beyond trashed. Someone has had it apart and put the bottom 2 bolts in and then mounted the pump, securing it with just the top 2 bolts... this caused a alignment problem and I'm guessing it destroyed the rubber..... followed by the rest of the coupler. It doesn't look like it will be too bad to change, but a little standing on my head will be in order. It is pretty cramped behind the engine. The hydraulics work fantastic. One of the lift cylinders is going to (eventually) need to be repacked, but it is functional and only drips at this point. After I get the lovejoy and the transmission motor lined out, I will probably be buying a new set of tires and some paint for it. I got to use it for a little bit before the lovejoy gave out... What a great little machine! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse'n Around 22 #2 Posted May 29, 2010 Hey Bell, I have a question,whats a lovejoy? Ive never heard of it. John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy w h 5 #3 Posted May 29, 2010 Nice toy there Jon!!! Indy P.S. Ya gotta love a good lovejoy coupler :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 72 #5 Posted May 29, 2010 Nice one Jon,always liked them big case tractors! Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gene_S 93 #6 Posted May 29, 2010 Thats one neat tractor Jon... :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tranders 0 #7 Posted May 29, 2010 That's pretty cool. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tgblanken 27 #8 Posted May 29, 2010 Nice Toy!!! I think they make one of the best small loader tractors. They will lift a ton!!!! Terry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bell 11 #9 Posted May 29, 2010 The lovejoy connector is the coupling between the crankshaft and the hydraulic pump... it has a metal "toothed" piece on the crank and the pump, with a rubber isolator in between... the name kinda makes sense when you think about how it fits together... I'm really looking forward to playing..... er, uh.... I mean working with it. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Ed 0 #10 Posted May 29, 2010 Cool new toy ! Polly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Operator 7 #11 Posted June 1, 2010 Nice little unit! But look at all the Horses! They turned their backs to it Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clintonnut 126 #12 Posted June 1, 2010 All except those 2 in the corner! They wish they had engines too! You better do something for them John! Nice unit! Are those 12" rims on the back? Charlie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bell 11 #13 Posted June 1, 2010 Thanks guys! The rears are 15"... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,029 #14 Posted June 1, 2010 Those are 15" rims, all my Case tractors had 16" but I never had a 600 series mine were 400's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #15 Posted June 1, 2010 Those are handy FEL machines Jon. Your's even has the rear "HYD" pto & 3PH. The rear hydraulic PTO is handy for a log splitter if you cut firewood. The wide stance for operateing takes a little to get used to....nice 648 though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bell 11 #16 Posted June 4, 2010 I removed the lovejoy coupler yesterday... I was NOT thinking love and joy... What a PITA to get out. There just isn't very much room to work in there. I was hoping that I could get it out without opening any hydraulic lines, but I had to unhook two.. just so I could get enough clearance. From what I can tell, the mounting bracket alignment problem caused the pump coupler to loosen and slide towards the pump... causing a whole lot of carnage. Luckily, everything looks fine other than the lovejoy. I drove to Terre Haute to get a new Lovejoy... Turns out, the pump coupler is a "custom" size (11/16") so I had to order it. It, along with a upgraded (blue) insert will be here in 7 to 10 working days. There was a bit of sticker shock ($120), but it would have been a LOT more through Ingersoll... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bell 11 #17 Posted June 20, 2010 The new Lovejoy is IN!!!! I will probably find a drive motor for it, because it gets a little sluggish after you use it hard for awhile. It is still very useable when it heats up, just a little sluggish... so it's not a immediate concern. I've been using the crap out of it around my place... :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 72 #18 Posted June 20, 2010 Jon,glad you got it up and going Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rustynut 4 #19 Posted June 23, 2010 git-r-done :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger from southern Iowa 1 #20 Posted June 25, 2010 Those are hard working tractors. You will find a ton of jobs to do with it. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #21 Posted June 25, 2010 Guys, I think this one was "Here today, Gone Tomorrow." I thought I read someplace where Jon found himself a " New Rat Rod " something about an old Dodge or something to that extent. He said the guy just happened to see a Case loader that Jon just happened to have. I may be wrong but like I say "Here Today, Gone Tomorrow". See Ya, Bye Burly :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger from southern Iowa 1 #22 Posted June 25, 2010 YUP!! I have a feeling you're right. Case.....ALL GONE!! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #23 Posted June 26, 2010 Rodger, On occasion I actually read thru the entire post to see whats going on with some of these different posts and Jon always seems to have one thing or another going on. See Ya, Bye Burly :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
