Splitting a Farmall 504 Tractor

cfitch · Jul 23, 2009

When you split a Farmall 504 Tractor, does the engine (1) remain bolted to the "back" of the tractor and you move the front wheel assemble forward or (2) does the engine stay bolted to the side rails and move forward with the "front" of the tractor? The I&T manual that I have been using is not clear. Or does it matter? With the equipment I have it would be easier to leave the engine with the back of the tractor and move the front wheel assemble forward. This would leave the engine cantilevered out until I can sling the engine and remove it. Is there any special way to sling the engine to lift it? Thanks in advance.

Hugh MacKay · Jul 23, 2009

cfitch: You can do it either way. If you want to take front end and engine in separate, unbolt the side rails at both ends, plus front of engine. The rails make great handles, if left loosely bolted to front bolster. On most Farmalls those rails have to be loose at front so back end of rails will clear all parts of the engine. If you leave the top bolts holding engine to clutch housing, that will hold the engine until your ready to remove it.

With a tractor as new as the 504, I expect you'll find threaded holes near top of block for attaching a chain sling.

CNKS · Jul 23, 2009

If you have a WFE you can roll it forward. Do not try that with a narrow front -- don't ask how I know. The best and safest way with either is the bolt some sort of frame work with wheels to the frame rails. But, if you are removing the engine, and not splitting it for the clutch, etc, then remove the front axle and bolster and do as you say.

Splitting a Farmall 504 Tractor

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