[AJD] , now JD R

greg at theoldtractorcompany.com greg at theoldtractorcompany.com
Tue Sep 7 09:04:54 PDT 2004


What Brandon said!
Greg

Kevin and Brandon can tell you first hand ALL about the R, just ask them. I am sure they will be happy to tell you anything you need to know
Good luck

Greg Stephen
The Old Tractor Company
Stephen Equipment Company
Box 709
7460 E Hiway 86
Franktown, CO 80116
303-663-5246
303-688-4170 fax


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On Mon, 6 Sep 2004 10:03:49 -0500, "Duane Ledford" <dledford at classicnet.net> wrote:

> Greg and all,
> 
> Is there much to rebuilding these pony carbs? From what I understand, they 
> are basically a tube with some holes. What would display one "just needing a 
> crank seal?" We had both engines running for quite  a while, and there were 
> no obvious oil leaks. Tractor had been power washed, so I would think that 
> any major leaks would show quite readily. As you can tell, this is the first 
> diesel I have looked at with the intent to purchase. Would really love to 
> own one, but don't want to have to sell everything else I own in order to 
> rebuild the R. Like I said before, the pony did not belch blue smoke while 
> it was running like so many I have seen before. Ran good, fast and even when 
> it got fuel. Big motor sounded good, no blue smoke from it either. Good oil 
> pressure. No foreign noises. Tranny worked well in all gears. Appears to 
> have been well taken care of by the previous owner.
> I think it is in good shape, but am a little nervous about the horror 
> stories that have been told about these old diesels. Any other words of 
> advice would be appreciated. Learning things the hard way on the gasser two 
> bangers was expensive enough, don't want to repeat the same mistakes on this 
> one.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Duane
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <greg at theoldtractorcompany.com>
> To: "Antique John Deere mailing list" 
> <antique-johndeere at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Sent: Monday, September 06, 2004 9:42 AM
> Subject: Re: [AJD] 8 Volt Batteries
> 
> 
> > It does sound like fuel problem, most of those carbs need rebuilt anyway 
> > at this point
> > You always want to be VERY nervous about "the pony motor just needs a 
> > crank seal" as this translates to "the pony motor is displaying typical 
> > wear and will require having the crankshaft reground, new bearings, and 
> > probably rings and a valve job while you're at it".
> > I always hate when someone asks me for a pony motor seal as I know what 
> > they really need
> > As Brandon and Kevin know, there's nothing like see that big old long hood 
> > stretching away in front of you when you're operating an R,80,whatever. 
> > The big diesels are different than any of the other tractors
> > Good luck
> > Greg
> >
> > Greg Stephen
> > The Old Tractor Company
> > Stephen Equipment Company
> > Box 709
> > 7460 E Hiway 86
> > Franktown, CO 80116
> > 303-663-5246
> > 303-688-4170 fax
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------------------------
> > On Mon, 6 Sep 2004 01:50:59 -0500, "Brandon Knapp" 
> > <lneuwirth at eriecoast.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Duane,
> >>
> >> Kevin will answer I'm sure, but he knows the website is down, and will
> >> probably get the problem fixed soon.
> >>
> >> I don't have an R pony, but that sure sounds like a gummed up carb to me.
> >>
> >> Brandon
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: Duane Ledford <dledford at classicnet.net>
> >> To: Antique John Deere mailing list
> >> <antique-johndeere at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> >> Date: Sunday, September 05, 2004 11:39 PM
> >> Subject: Re: [AJD] 8 Volt Batteries
> >>
> >>
> >> >Hey Kevin,
> >> >
> >> >Been trying to go to your website, but it seems to be "off the air." 
> >> >Was
> >> >wanting to take another look because I'm looking to purchase an R 
> >> >myself.
> >> >Tractor seems to run fine, but pony had a little trouble running when I 
> >> >was
> >> >there. Seemed not to get enough fuel. Could choke it and keep it 
> >> >running.
> >> >Didn't blow blue smoke, and sounded good when it got the fuel. Tractor 
> >> >sat
> >> >for several years. Could the carb just be gummed up, or does it sound 
> >> >like
> >> >bigger problems?
> >> >
> >> >Thanks,
> >> >Duane
> >>
> >>
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