John Deere R starting motor

[wd9garymn]

Can anyone on this site tell me what the ft lbs torque is on the head bolts on the R pony motor? Thank you very much. Gary.

 

[rwhb12]

I have just looked in my original JD manual which may be complete or not and there is no mention. But I have had mine off so many times that I do not bother. Just tighten as you would any head and pull down without excessive force. There is a very good set of YouTube videos on rebuilding a pony motor, which we are doing now after the bottom dropping out of the water jacket due to corrosion.

Russ

 

[NoDakInMN]

I just tighten them until they are good and tight, but don't go all Hulk on them. Then I check for torque with a torque wrench and then tighten so that they are all the same as the tightest one. Keep that torque setting and recheck after running the engine until warm. I have also had people say to go by the standard torque settings for the size and type of bolt.

 

[JIM MN]

I-T No.-3, service manual for the John Deere R . Lead washers, crisscross pattern , twenty foot-pounds..

 

[wd9garymn]

Thanks for the help. Now off to mother Deere to see if i can get or order gaskets, also need intake manifold gasket, Gary.

 

[wd9garymn]

Well,i went to local Deere dealer and got the head gaskets and lead washers ordered. Parts man said intake gasket is no longer available. Found only 1 on E-bay for $100.00--got it on the way, wish me luck, and thanks again for your help, Gary.