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185 upgrade valve cover bolts

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Topic: 185 upgrade valve cover bolts

Posted By: Allis dave
Subject: 185 upgrade valve cover bolts
Date Posted: 08 Mar 2021 at 7:24am

Hello Guys,

I've been busy and haven't been on for a long time, but everything is good.

I'm finally giving my 185 Diesel some overdue TLC. The pump is off and sitting at Ed's shop for a rebuild.

The valve cover has been leaking pretty badly so I'm fixing that too. A few years ago, someone was talking about upgrading the 180-185-190 valve cover bolts to a style off the newer tractors that had an internal spring to hold the right tension. I forgot now but I'm guessing it was of A 7000.

I looked up the 7000 parts book and I think bolt 74036972and washer/spring 74036973 is what I need.

Can anyone confirm this is correct and is this actually worth switching too?

I'm sure there's a different torque spec or something I should be using when installing the new style.

Replies:

Posted By: Lynn Marshall
Date Posted: 08 Mar 2021 at 7:41am

Get a 74036977 kit and follow the instructions that are included.

Posted By: MACK
Date Posted: 08 Mar 2021 at 7:51am

Yes, the bolts and spring washers will work, but regular bolts will also if proper glue and properly torqued . 1/4x3/4. MACK

Posted By: Allis dave
Date Posted: 08 Mar 2021 at 8:23am

Thanks guys. Kit ordered form Sandy Lake $60

Posted By: Alvin M
Date Posted: 08 Mar 2021 at 8:24am

Kit from Agco is 52.38