Nov 9, 2026, 1:47 AM

It’s starting to look less like a tractor all the time. “Splitting” a tractor means separating the engine from the transmission, and that’s what I’m going to do this week. That’s necessary so I can put the engine on a stand and remove the oil pan, which is a structural component on this tractor.

The tractor seen from the front left, with the front wheels and steering arms completely removed. The transmission housing is supported on cement and wood blocks. In front of that, an engine hoist stands ready to go, but not yet attached to the engine. There’s also a hydraulic floor jack under it as a backup, though it isn’t holding any real weight yet.