Project description
Ford FW 30 is the smaller of the two models running a 280 Hp none turbo Cummins 903 V8 engine coupled to a Dana Spicer 10 speed manual box “once you find a gear you stick in it!”
Reason for Job:
This tractor has arrived from local farm
Was jumping out of gear and had a lot of steel in oil. Tractor is in regular use so customer was keen to get it right!
Main problems found:
Transmission was stripped to reveal a failed needle roller bearing on centre shaft. This caused shaft to drop and force gear shift selector rings to jump apart
Clutch was also tired and tractor had many age related oil leaks under the cab
Remedy:
Remove cab on wash bay the wash inner chassis thoroughly
Remove transmission from tractor in workshop the push rolling shell outside
Strip trans , replace bearings, repair shafts then rebuild and setup
Have flywheel skimmed and replace clutch with new
Replace many metres of hydraulic hose while cab was off and upgrade hydraulic pump
Finally re-fit gearbox and cab then field test for a good few hours with a subsoiler on
More about Swinnerton Machinery
Here at Swinnerton Machinery, the dedicated team of highly skilled engineers not only repair agricultural machines, their wide range of knowledge transfers to plant, automotive and HGV.
We always deliver quality and reliability to our customers. We offer a wide range of services including:
- Transmission repair/overhaul including manual, automatic, power shift and CVT
- Engine repair/overhaul
- Diagnostics, code reading and configuration
- On site repairs, servicing and diagnostics
- Air-con servicing and fault finding
We service a vast number of local businesses, however due to our central location in the heart of the Midlands, our customers are now approaching us from the entirety of the UK & Ireland, sending equipment for repair to Swinnerton’s Tamworth workshop.
Our Expert Team
As a dedicated repair team with 100 years combined experience – there’s a breadth of knowledge spanning models from the 1960’s to present day. The advanced knowledge of our team means we are able to talk you through the proposed solutions to fix your vehicle/machine at the most efficient price.
Workshop and Mobile Services
Our large workshop gives us the capability to work on the smallest ground care equipment up to the largest articulated tractors.
In 2019 we upgraded our business unit to include a dedicated engine and transmission workshop. Making these improvements gives us the ability to be more efficient, whilst maintaining the best quality.
We also offer mobile services for onsite repairs, diagnostics and fault finding (UK mainland only).
