[AJD] JD Lindeman crawler

[Gary Epps]

I recently had a small crack in a "D" head repaired by having it pinned. 
  At Ozark rates it was not expensive.  It is my understanding that 
pinning is possible if the crack does not get into the valve seats.

Gary

Brad Loomis wrote:
> Ok I'll bite. I have a passing interest in this. If the block is cracked,
> which I assume would be the worst case scenario, then how hard is a
> replacement to find or to repair? I would think I'm about one of the closest
> to Dee and Goleta, and a Lindeman would be really nice. Also what is the
> approximate weight of one of these critters?
> 
> Brad Loomis
> San Miguel, CA
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> 
> 
> Karl
> Yes that sounds like what he explained to me, however that was many years
> back, and one of the cyl is still full of water so I would think ( and I
> have never seen the tractor
> or the individual) That a min of cracked head , and sleeving is in order?
> Depending on how badly stuck it is?
> 
> However seeing it is a Lindeman and just the castings are worth a bundle if
> the rest of the tractor is salvagable , and again according to the owner he
> was using it to disc a field when all this took place?? So possibly it could
> only involve a engine overhaul and you may be back in business?? If I was
> even remotely interested I would make a trip to see it , but as you know I
> am downsizing not expanding.
> Dee
> 
> 
> 
>>>Hi Guy's
>>>Had a gentleman contact me today, who has a JD Lindeman
>>>for sale. I have never met him ,however he knew I was a collector, and
>>>was asking If I was interested?
>>>I am not , So if any of you folks are?
>>>The tractor has been in a shed for years and it got hot and had water
>>>poured in it , then promptly seized according to the gentleman I spoke
>>>with?
>>>I do not know this man , have never had any dealings with him, and do not
>>>have any more info on the tractor.
>>>The Tractor is in Goleta Ca.
>>>His name is  Tony Tosti
>>>His # 805-683-3044
>>
>>
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