[AT] Man, but the old ones are solid

[Dean VP]

Dean, 

Assuming there is leak at the gasket of the filler cap,   the round donut
around the filler tube may be forcing the gas to dribble on the outside of
the hood. Kind of depends how tight the donut is around the filler tube.  I
think I would do some testing to see if gas is really leaking around the
cap. Maybe wrap a cloth rag around the cap and filler tube and check if it
gets wet when bouncing around out in the field. A full tank would enhance
the test for leaks. 

BTW,  I had to get the 620 out today to pull my JD 445 garden tractor out of
a mess in the pasture. I hadn't run it since last summer. Had to put gas in
as the tank was empty. It caused me to remember a trick I use when lifting a
5 gallon can up high enough to pour into the tank.  I lay a wheel that I use
as a spare for my equipment trailer. It is really stable lying flat on the
ground and gives me another 8" or so of additional height. Makes a real
difference for me. However, if I remember right you are not quite as tall as
I am.  But it might help. The part I like the best is it is very stable.  I
store the spare wheel for the equipment trailer in a room right next to
where the 620 is stored so the wheel is always handy . Anything that gives
more height will help. Ladders don't work for me. Maybe a heavy duty step
stool would work but they usually ae not built that heavy. Bottom line is
adding something 8" or more to stand on when lifting the 5 gallon can makes
a huge difference. 

Dean VP
Snohomish, WA 98290

It's better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6. 

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Thanks, Dean, I've sure appreciated your help over the years.

The fuel stain has been there since I bought the tractor (2014 photo
attached).  I'd been thinking it was just from spillage while refueling the
tractor, and hadn't considered the possibility that it could be the result
of some mechanical problem.   A  bad seal on the filler cap could let some
gas seep out as it sloshes around inside the tank while the tractor is in
motion, correct?   I'll have to study it a bit.  

I do try hard not to spill even a drop when I refill the tank.  My gas can
has a long flexible spout that I push down completely inside the filler
opening before I tilt the can to begin pouring.  A little tricky since of
course it's all up pretty high and those gas cans weigh more now than they
did 30 or 40 years ago.  ;)

Dean Vinson
St Paris, Ohio


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Dean,

That 620 is really looking good. A real classic and a real good example of
why JD gained market share on I/H during this period. During the JD 20 and
30 series JD passed I/H in number of wheeled agricultural tractors
manufactured and sold. Later on after the New Generation tractors were
introduced JD became the number one producer of all agricultural equipment
passing IH and Ford. JD had been 3rd. It also makes me feel good that I
played a small part in encouraging you to buy this gem and that it has
really worked out well for you.  However, I do know the Super MTA is your
real favorite. I also appreciate that you have slowly removed some of the
cosmetic warts on the 620.  That shows real dedication to preserving the
original look. I'm not sure why your hood is showing fuel stains directly
below the filler cap. Is this possibly being caused by a bad seal on the
filler cap? You can get new gaskets for them or possibly a new red fuel cap
is in order. Eventually it will mess of the decals and it would be wise to
try to avoid that expense. Sometimes the filler tube is damaged causing the
leak. Then there is some major work to replace the filler tube. 

Dean VP
Snohomish, WA 98290

It's better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6. 

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Weather was on-and-off rainy today, so I took advantage of one of the rainy
spells to catch up on maintenance on the John Deere 620:   Replaced the
brake pad on the clutch pulley, adjusted the clutch, and changed the oil and
filter.   Been meaning to do each of those things for a while so it was good
to see them finished.   A while later the rain stopped and eventually the
sun came out, just a heck of a nice afternoon, so I figured I'd better
test-drive the 620 to make sure everything still worked okay.  ;)

Looked good (see attached photo), sounded good, felt good.   Heck of a solid
old machine.  I found myself grateful, again, for the fine work the
engineers and builders did back then. 

Dean Vinson
Saint Paris, Ohio