jd a gas tank

[williamd]

Took the gas tank off my 1951 A and there is a rattle in it as if there is a ball or something of that nature in it. Is that common or should i attempt to remove it?

 

[NY 986]

Took the gas tank off my 1951 A and there is a rattle in it as if there is a ball or something of that nature in it. Is that common or should i attempt to remove it?

I'd investigate and remove whatever is in there. Chances are it will block off the flow of gas to the fuel bowl at a very inconveneient time.if left in the tank.

 

[Fixingfarmer]

There shouldn’t be anything inside other than fuel

 

[williamd]

Thanks guys, i will remove the foreign object

 

[Steven Allen]

Let us know what you find.

 

[williamd]

Will do, it may be awhile before I get back to you....have a lot to do before winter

 

[GreenAcre Wantabee]

Took the gas tank off my 1951 A and there is a rattle in it as if there is a ball or something of that nature in it. Is that common or should i attempt to remove it?

Working on replacing my fuel tank for a 2020, could be a ball off the sending unit, when i took the old sending unit out, the ball and arm were almost ready to separate from wear and diesel. Got some great advise on this site about aftermarket units not being completely same size. Checked it out thoroughly and in purchasing a unit from E-Bay, it was a bit different dimension wise. Probably going to make it work with some blocks to shim it in. Serial number on new tank will help, most of info i got from dealers and JD parts was somewhat useful, but i do not think inventory was available. Saying this in case you choose to replace existing tank. They can get a lot of gunk in them over time. Good Luck.

 

[744k]

Didn't have fuel sending units on an a, No serial number on tank

 

[used red MN]

Working on replacing my fuel tank for a 2020, could be a ball off the sending unit,

Didn't have fuel sending units on an a, No serial number on tank

You young whipper snappers are used to all the modern conveniences!! The first two lunger Deere with a gas gauge was the x20 series 520, 620 etc.
To Wiliamd, make every attempt to remove the foreign object.

 

[GreenAcre Wantabee]

You young whipper snappers are used to all the modern conveniences!! The first two lunger Deere with a gas gauge was the x20 series 520, 620 etc.
To Wiliamd, make every attempt to remove the foreign object.

 

[GreenAcre Wantabee]

Appreciate the young whipper snapper, will show my grandkids that term. Did not pickup the 51' year model. Couple of years before i was born. My grandfather had one of those steel wheel model tractors, not sure the mfg. name on it, but did pick up a lot of cuss words used on getting old molly started in the morning. Those were the days. I was thinking of him, when i found the 2020 in a pasture with a couple of saplings growing through it, rats nests and some damn briars. 6 years later on my second re-build, this time with the fuel system. Only thing i ever worked this hard on was a 65 F series straight line six. Enjoying this chapter along with the knowledge i pickup on this site. Be easy on me fellows, I'm only in my early 70's. Have a good one.

 

[Fixingfarmer]

Still could be part of the fuel gauge sending unit I’ve seen people drop the stick!

 

[used red MN]

Still could be part of the fuel gauge sending unit I’ve seen people drop the stick!

 

[williamd]

This is not a reply about my JD A....I am curious if any of you folks know of JD tractor for sale with a cab,4wd,loader ,115 hp or greater such as a 6or7 k series in the $35-50k price range. In so far as the hours....it would depend on what all has been rebuilt or repaired. I live in the Pittsburgh Pa area but am willing to travel couple hundred miles for the right tractor.