Recent content by john dudgeon

  1. J

    1020 (Diesel) coolant getting in crankcase

    Thanks Ben for your quick response. What you say makes sense. I wasn't into the engine during the restoration. I'll start by checking the head bolt torque but I don't expect to get off that easy.
  2. J

    1020 (Diesel) coolant getting in crankcase

    Finished restoring my 1971 JD 1020 diesel rebuilding the hyd pump, new radiator, had fuel injector pump rebuilt, new alternator and wiring, cleaned fuel tank and system, replaced filters and numerous gaskets: cleaned and painted complete. Put about an hour on the meter puttering around, pulling...
  3. J

    1020 Inj Pump no output

    jdemaris, I did # 4 on your list first to be sure I was getting fuel and while cranking the engine, I get what I consider to be a pretty week supply at the line going into the JDB pump. I reattached the line, removed the timing window cover and cranked it over and nothing much came out. Should...
  4. J

    1020 Inj Pump no output

    Thanks for all the great suggestions. I restored a 1935 B a few years ago and found lots of help just from the archives. This evening I'll check to be sure I'm getting voltage to the pump while starting. If so, I"ll recheck the fuel flow to the pump and, if needed, try to free up the plungers...
  5. J

    1020 Inj Pump no output

    I have been restoring a 1971 1020 with the major problem being a leaking main hydraulic pump. This is a project tractor I had it apart for a couple years. After reassembling and attempting to start, I am getting no fuel from the JDB pump to the injectors. I removed the line at the pump from...
  6. J

    Babbited bearings

    About 10 years ago I had my '35 B rod and main bearings babbited by D & D Engine Service, Mt Gilead, OH. Dwayne specializes in Model A and T Fords. He did a fine job except the radius on the rod rearings was smaller than the radius on the crank journals. I scraped the radius larger with no...
Yesterday's Tractor Forums

We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today.

Back
Top