[AT] 560 D

[Dean Vinson]

Tyler, I have about 20 minutes' experience working on diesels, so I can't
offer much in that regard.  But I agree with Darrell's good advice to "start
just about the same as any other tractor."

I'd extend that to include going over the entire tractor with a rag and a
shop light, cleaning stuff up and just looking at it and touching it.
Machines like to be clean, and you can learn a lot about something's
intended function and current state of repair just by touching it, cleaning
it, studying how it moves or doesn't move, thinking about how it would
operate under power.

If you get that 560 (or, if you're just consumed with the desire to prepare
yourself just in case), look for the operators, service, and parts manuals
for the tractor.  I like the Farmall manuals I've purchased from Binder
Books at www.binderbooks.com, but I've also gotten some good ones via eBay.
Fluid capacities, grease zerk locations, starting and trouble-shooting
procedures, safety practices, and lots of other useful stuff will be in the
operator's manual.  The exploded diagrams in the parts book are mighty handy
for understanding how things were intended to be from the factory, in case
(gasp!) some non-factory modifications have found their way onto the tractor
in the past 50 years. 

Look for books or manuals on basic diesel servicing, at a tractor dealership
or Amazon.com or wherever you like.  My limited experience makes me want to
say that the fuel system on an old diesel might be touchier than the
corresponding system on a gas tractor, and there are likely some basics
about how to inspect, bleed, and service them that would be applicable to
any diesel engine--and which might at least help you choose between what you
can take on yourself and what you might take to a professional shop.

All the best to you on this project.  I've always admired the robust good
looks of the 560s, and being up high on the seat of a good runner under
heavy load would be a mighty fine experience indeed.

Dean Vinson
Dayton, Ohio
www.vinsonfarm.net


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[mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Tyler Juranek
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2012 10:28 AM
To: Antique tractor email discussion group
Subject: Re: [AT] 560 D

Hi Darrell,
 I've never worked on a Desel engine before.
 What would I use to clean the injecters and glow plugs?
 Also, would I just hit the starting switch to see if the starter is
working?
 My father owns a 560 g, so I am assuming that the starting sound of a
560 d sounds the same?
 My great grandfather has been gone for about 26 years, so I'm sure
this will take a lot of time and Money to get running again.
 I've never worked on a farmal, so I want to make sure I know what to do.
 Thanks,
 Tyler