Hello,
I am a new member and new at trying to repair antique tractors. I am not new at auto mechanics however. I bought a running, though sorry looking, 58 JI Case 420B construction with backhoe and front end loader. My biggest frustration, no brakes at all. I have no adjustment to the linkage, the grease zirts were removed for the brake pedal assembly so one side was seized up.
My biggest issue is I can't get access to the brake disc covers due to the foot plates and a large diagonal rod that seems to be a part of the backhoe assembly. I have an operator's manual but not a service manual for this.
To make matters worse, it appears every bolt and nut on this thing is rusted tight.
Any idea how to eat this elephant?
Thanks,
Tony