Recent content by Clay Schwartz

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    John Deere 830 starting motor

    Thanks for the advice, sounds like youve been at this for a while. I am a machinist by trade so definatly understand the heat thing on the engine block. My dad signed the farmstead over to me so i have about a dozen old tractors to work on. This one was my first choice then maybe look into a 530 JD
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    John Deere 830 starting motor

    Hi, So I tried rocking the big flywheel with engine engaged but no luck. However the plugs show no sign of condensation whatsoever. I have filled each cylinder with a mixture and letting it sit. the flywheel compartment is solid rust. Do you think i would damage anything if i filled that...
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    John Deere 830 starting motor

    Hi, I am currently trying to revive my Dad's old 830. I have it running and driving quite nicely but we have to pull it to start it as the pony motor seems to be seized. It looks like my dad was checking for spark a few years ago and left one plug out of the hole letting moisture in. Does anyone...
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    John Deere D

    Thanks jddrawbar, That gives me a place to start from. I will probably work on some of these closer to retirement but there are to many to keep. The engine still turns by hand on this one so i figure that is a bonus point
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    John Deere D

    Hi, I am wondering if some of you John Deere guys can tell me what one of our "D" tractors would be worth? My father was somewhat of a collector and is now to feeble to work on any of his old tractors. We have everything from JD,Case, Allis C, International Etc. I have one guy interested in one...
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