[AT] JD 620

[Ron Cook]

Yes.  Holds the heathouser side curtain away from the manifold.  I have 
more than one of those.  They come with the new Heathouser/Weatherbrake.

A very nice 620, by the way.

Ron Cook
Salix, IA
On 7/2/2014 1:00 PM, Brian VanDragt wrote:
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> Was the exhaust manifold shield/strap for a weatherbrake cab/enclosure?
>
> Brian
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> From: "Dean VP" <deanvp at att.net>
> To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 2, 2014 2:34:47 AM
> Subject: Re: [AT] JD 620
>
> Dean V.
>
> Ok, now I have some time to comment. With what you have stated and what I see in the pictures you have
> found a real gem of a needle in a hay stack. If I had become aware of that tractor before you did I
> would have been all over it like stink on manure!  Don't find them in that good of condition very
> often. Yes, there are different shades of green paint on the tractor but that is about the only
> critical statement that can be made. The tin and paint look very good and only the "correct police"
> would have any negative comments.  The rear tires look like 12.4 x 38" Firestone Road and Field which
> are very good tires and they look like there is 60 to 70% tread left. . The left side picture offers
> me a view of the sediment bowl and I would be willing to bet you have the automatic fuel shutoff if
> the oil pressure gets too low. This is good. A close-up picture would verify that.  Look at the top of
> the sediment bowl mechanism and see if an oil line feeds to it.
>
> It appears that the original intake manifold has been replaced and that is good. The originals flaked
> like a soda cracker.  It even has the original tool box.  I'm sure the tractor has power steering but
> the decal is missing to designate it. No biggie.  Easily added. The Power Steering filler plug is
> clearly visible in the first picture.  I do have a question about the lights. Are they the sealed beam
> type? Sealed Beam lights started at Ser # 6213100 so it should have the sealed beam type lights.
>
> It appears that there has been a front mounted cultivator on this tractor at one time. By chance is
> that still available from the seller? Not all that useful for you now but a nice collector item.  If
> there are a few dents in the grill screens but no holes there is a company that makes a tool that
> allows you to straighten them out without replacing them.  Just cosmetic stuff.  Check to see if the
> seller happens to have the second rear wheel weight somewhere maybe three more by the length of the
> bolts. You can see the mounting bolts on the right wheel so there must have been at least one on there
> at one time.  It's nice to have a matched pair or two matched pairs.  It's not at all unusual to use
> just one rear wheel weight on the left rear wheel when plowing with a tag plow as that is the side
> that will slip the most due to trash in the field. The furrow side usually has good traction. These
> original weights are not all that hard to find however.
>
> >From a pure cosmetic point of view I would suggest removing the 620 decal on the front lower grill
> pillar. It doesn't belong there or anywhere else for that matter.  Just distracting to me and may be
> for you too. The cloth may be on the rear axles for a reason other than what you have mentioned
> relative to rust.  The axle height is at a very troublesome height when walking around the tractor.
> Very painful to knees, etc.  The dent in the flywheel cover probably can be removed with some sheet
> metal tools if it annoys you.  Not a biggie. I've seen a lot worse. The seat cushion and back rest may
> need to be replaced for show reasons but not for work reasons.  They can be either black or yellow but
> I personally like the yellow versions.  They just show dirt sooner. The strap mounted to the right
> side front frame appears to me to be a shield for the exhaust manifold. I've seen these before and I
> think it was used with a particular mounted implement but right now I don't recall which one. Maybe
> I'll remember later.  From a pure technical point of view the muffler is the wrong one but what is
> there is fully functional.  The correct muffler does not have a dent in it for a steering wheel shaft.
> When you win the lotto you can replace it.  When you do there are cheap mufflers that don't sound like
> the originals. Buy the good one with the correct baffles.  You also might want to see if the spark
> plug wiring loom is under the fan shaft gear casting and properly route the wires so they don't get
> caught on something inadvertently . It looks like that little bracket might be missing though.  Is
> there something unusual on the rod from the clutch lever to the clutch. Looks like something welded to
> the rod or maybe that is just a fig newton of my imagination.
>
> You even have an original JD Umbrella bracket mounted on the seat back.  Umbrellas are kind of neat to
> have in the hot Midwest weather and also for parades, shows, tractor rides, etc.  Original JD version
> replicas are available. The three point hitch looks pretty good. The LH and RH sway locks are missing
> on the RH and LH Elephant Ears.  I suspect the seller has them laying in his barn somewhere along with
> the second or more wheel weights. The top link and chain looks to be all there with the exception that
> the little chain hook appears to be broken off.  I take it back, upon a closer look the little hook
> does appear to be there. This is good. The chain is supposed to go wrap through this hook before it
> goes to the seat frame.  The PTO cover is a bit beat up but maybe a hammer and sheet metal tool can
> clean that up. Reproduction PTO covers are available. The PTO cover and its integral cast frame just
> snap on and off.  The hole in the drawbar doesn't seem to be badly elongated. That just verifies the
> 4400 hours as being quite low. You even have the remote Hydraulic Cylinder bracket. The correct
> Hydraulic cylinder for this tractor is a hydraulic stop version and verify the correct sized one. They
> come in various sizes for the tractors. Might want to check with the seller if he still has the
> original one. The battery box isn't all rusted out from battery acid which is a miracle unless it has
> been replaced at one time. In looking at the gauges it looks like there is a gas gauge as well. Your
> tractor has all the bells and whistles and they all work.  You done good. I'm jealous! :-)
>
>
>
> Dean VP
> Snohomish, WA
>
> They say necessity is the mother of invention.
> Don't know who the father is, probably remorse.
> Red Green
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