John Deere JD1020 Discussions

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  1. W

    Loses electrical power and engine dies jd 1020

    The jd 1020 gas serial79000 won’t crank sometimes after being shut off. Doesn’t show any lights on gauges when put in accessory position I have jumped the safety switch with no results. Did a...
  2. E

    1967 John Deere 1020 will not run after 15 minutes of operation

    Starts up and runs beautifully for about 15 to 30 minutes, then it begins to stumble and effectively stalls. Give it a few minutes to cool down (is not running hot) and it will start up and run...
  3. historyan1975

    John Deere 1020 switch-box problems

    Hi, I have an old JD 1020. Which now days I sudenly had quite big brake and I pushed in the second speed (Hi), starting that moment - the gaerbox os blocking frequently, is hard to change the...
  4. K

    John Deere 1020 died while driving

    I have a John Deere 1020 Gas that died while driving it home. It has been sitting in a shed for more then 10 years. It ran fine for about 6 to 7 miles then just slowly came to stop. Tried to crank...
  5. J

    JD 1020 Gas - what's the trick for installing the tach cable to the gage??

    I just had some work done on my 1967 JD 1020 (gas). The mechanic did a great job but when I got it back the tach wasn't working. I contacted him and he said to unscrew the tach cable from the...
  6. J

    JD 1020 - Input Shaft Seal Leak

    Hello, I have a 1967 JD 1020 (gas) that has developed a transmission/hydraulic fluid leak. It appears to be coming from where the clutch lever shaft enters the housing on the left side, right in...
  7. R

    JD 1020 hydraulic pump torque values.

    I am in the process of putting my hydraulic pump back together. The manual gives very specific values for the piston plugs, (100 ft-lbs), and the cover cap screws (36 ft-lbs), but says just...
  8. R

    JD 1020 hydraulic pump removal

    I'm in the process of fixing up a JD 1020. All that's left is the leaky hydraulic pump. The manual says "Using socket extention, reach up through hole in front support and loosen cap screw on...
  9. S

    JD 1020 spraying Hydraulic fluid

    Hey guys. Our 1972 JD 1020 (gas) hunt club tractor, which is a running testimony to the durability of a JD, started spraying hydraulic fluid about a week ago at the "cleaned off" spot on the...
  10. W

    Sealing tach on John Deere 1020

    I have a John Deere 1020 serial #79000. Gas engine serial #123000. Does the engine and clutch need split to put seal and bushing on tach input cable. Also does the end of tach have a seal to keep...
  11. W

    Jd1020 hydraulic problems

    I have a jd 1020 serial number high 79000. I have no power steering and no rokshaft function. I have checked the screen and filter they seem fine. Checked front mounted hydraulic pump no flow to...
  12. C

    need help with info on putining power steering on a john deere 1020

    I have a john deere 1020 that has a loader that I like to put power steering on. I bought the priority valve on ebay and I can buy the steering column on line. looking on line on installing the...
  13. W

    JD 1020 Hydraulic pump rebuid

    Hello Forum Folks, (new here by the way) I'm looking, searching for correct parts and information for my old Hydraulic pump? Looking at year made and such, it appears I could have one of two...
  14. P

    JD 1020 RU Diesel wiring diagram needed

    Hi Everyone, I have a '73 JD 1020 RU Diesel which I've discovered was made in Manehiem Germany with a French built Engine - all original JD. I purchased the 532 page shop manual which has just a...
  15. P

    john deere 1020 brake problems

    So I just had a post about rebuilding a steering box on this tractor and decided to tackle the brake issues while it was apart. I have a service manual coming but in the mean time am looking for...
  16. P

    John deere 1020 manual steering gear oil

    Hey guys had to put new bearings in the manual steering box on my 1020 tractor. Does anyone know the spec and amount for the gear oil? I ordered a manual but it won't be here until next week.
  17. L

    JD 1020 PTO Quill removal

    My Dad has a 1967 JD 1020 that we have been working on for one thing or another in the last year or so. The latest problem is trying to remove the PTO quill to replace the seal. The thing seems to...
  18. L

    JD 1020 PTO Quill removal

    Hi all, My first post: My Dad has a 1967 JD 1020 that we have been working on for one thing or another in the last year or so. The latest problem is trying to remove the PTO quill to replace the...
  19. B

    1970 JD 1020 Gas

    Hi all, it was raining tonight so I though I would spend a little time with "Deloris". She has a fuel gauge that has always read full since I bought her this last fall. I was able to get the...
  20. 6

    John deere 1020 custom built dozer blade

    I'm wanting to see if anyone has built a dozer blade for a john Deere 3-cylinder engine tractor if so I'd love to see some pics I've got a Meyer snow plow with power up and down also has cylinders...
  21. P

    1969 JD 1020 diesel

    Hey everyone. So here is a link to my ongoing thread that essentially gives you some detail as to what I use my tractor for and how much I appreciate her :)...
  22. B

    ROPS for JD 1020

    Anybody out there build one of these for the 20 series JD tractors? I just purchased a 1020 and live on hill. I would like to install one for my own safety. I would love to see what you have...
  23. C

    John Deere 1020 Replacing Oil Filter Threaded Nipple

    I have a John Deere 1020 tractor. The threaded nipple came out with my oil filter. It does not slide back in easily. Do I just hammer it in place and if so, do I line up the threaded nipple to be...
  24. P

    Backhoe New, Young, Uneducated owner of a 1969 JD 1020 diesel

    Hello all, I live on a small farm in western WA with just a couple head of cattle and about 7 acres that I have grown up on for my entire life. I just recently turned 25. I grew up with a...
  25. 6

    John Deere 1020 tractor wanting to stall auxiliary hydraulic

    Wanting to know how to install hydraulic remotes on rear of my tractor but don't have the cash to use install Deere parts just want to go with a simple spool valve and like to see the process step...
  26. historyan1975

    JD 1020 power steering

    Hi, on my JD 1020, the power steering mechanism failed........ What can I do ........ can be fixed with the AT26188 John Deere Power Steering Column Seal Kit or...
  27. C

    John Deere 1020 unknown Carb. Please help

    First Post, I have a 1020 yellow utility model John Deere. I need a new carb. The carb that's on it doesn't have any visible numbers for me to be confident in ordering the correct one to replace...
  28. F

    Hard manual steering on a 1970 JD 1020

    My Father-in-law bought this "restored" tractor about 2 years ago. It turns very hard and has at least 1/3 of a turn of free wheel play. Now I'm told these models were infamous for steering...
  29. R

    Deere 1020 3pt

    I have been trying to get the 3 point on my 1968 JD1020 to work properly. I changed all of the fluids and filters but ut still wouldn't go all the way down. I was able to get it to go through a...
  30. R

    John Deere 1020 pto losing power

    I have a 1974 John Deere 1020 diesel tractor. When I turn the pto on, it starts but then loses power. It will not turn the bushhog. The lift works good. What could be the problem? I'm not sure...
  31. L

    John Deere 1020 No Spark

    I have been having trouble with my John Deere 1020 Type 14R1C Serial 066038T. Current issue is it will not start with no spark. My timing is off and I am not sure how to set the initial timing...
  32. D

    JD 1020 Hydrolic problems

    I have a 1967 1020RU that i have had for 26years. last year got water in transmission case from torn shifter boots. Flushed out system with ATF fuild and desiel fuel. Drained system and refilled...
  33. L

    John Deere 1020 Tractor Stalls after two minutes

    I have a John Deere 1020 that has been running well for a long time. My son borrowed it and put premium gas into the tank (all he had on hand) now the tractor starts great but only seems to run...
  34. A

    John Deere 1020 Brake issues.

    I have "inherited" a JD 1020 with a property I have recently purchased. The brake pedals both travel to their full extent when first pushed and there is no braking, but they can both be "pumped...
  35. jack32008

    Buying Advice John Deere 1020, Massey Ferguson 135 or New Holland TC30

    Buying a first compact tractor has proven to be more difficult than I ever imagined. I like the older John Deere 1020 and Massey Ferguson 135, but as a maintainer and NOT A MECHANIC, I am also...
  36. J

    john deere 1020 gas

    New to the Forum: I am restoring a 68 1020 gas, almost done. I have purchased a new fuel gauge and sending unit, when I hook it up the way I think it should go, it goes to the full mark and...
  37. R

    JD 1020 3pt issues

    I have a 1968 John Deere 1020 I bought several months ago. I am having issues with the 3 point hitch. It lifts all the way up but will only drop down a few inches even with weight on it. If left...
  38. D

    JD 1020 water in transmission

    My son came to me and said the three point hitch wasn't raising like it should. Checked fluid level and found it overfilled. I think water got in there am going to drain now. antifreeze seems fine...
  39. P

    Deere 1020 fuel gauge not working

    I have a Deere 1020 that I bought a couple of years ago. The fuel gauge didn't work when I got it- it always went to the full peg with the key turned on despite the less than full tank. I...
  40. Blueflint

    Filters on Deere 1020

    I have a 1969 Deere 1020 with gas engine. My Wix filter book shows both a transmission filter and a hydraulic filter. Which one is located on the bottom under the seat platform? Does it have the...
  41. B

    John Deere 1020 - Hydraulic Oil

    Hi, I'm looking for how much hydraulic oil do you put into a John Deere 1020, and what type. Thanks for your help!
  42. C

    1969 John Deere 1020

    Having problem with carburetor. It will sit and idle up to 1700 RPMs but when I try to give it fuel it shuts it's self down. Can anyone tell me what's going on. And how to fix this.
  43. historyan1975

    John Deere 1020 PTO (clutch) problems.....

    Hi... I have a JD 1020 tractor .... When I try to shift on the PTO, not responding.... I tryed with the depressed clutch pedal - nothing, with undepressed clutch---- nothing...:confused...
  44. S

    John Deere 1020 with poor hydraulic pressure

    The high pressure pump looks like it has two inlet lines. I want to check the pressure coming to it. I think the pump in the back of the tractor is weak as it takes a little bit for pressure to...
  45. S

    John Deere 1020 with poor hydraulic pressure

    The high pressure pump looks like it has two inlet lines. I want to check the pressure coming to it. I think the pump in the back of the tractor is weak as it takes a little bit for pressure to...
  46. B

    JD 1020/37 Loader

    Here's my 66 model 1020 w/ #37 loader. The bucket on the loader is the manure bucket with extension sheets that create a small materials bucket. I've found a 5' material bucket, and will be...
  47. M

    John Deere 1020

    My old John Deere 1020 - no longer own it
  48. T

    1971 John Deere 1020

    Good tractor to run a 5ft bush hog 3 to 4 x per year of about 3 acres? 39 HP gasser, live PTO, Pwr steering, 2000 lb rear 3pt lift, 3000 hrs, for $4500. Any opinions about this machine? thanks
  49. D

    John Deere 1020 Died while running, now won't start

    I bought my 1020 gas from my bro in law a couple of months ago & it has been running great. The last couple of times I used it, after running for 20 to 30 minutes it would start to sound like it...
  50. R

    JD 1020 loader problems

    I have what is, I believe a 1969 JD 1020 with a later model loader on it and I was using it yesterday and all of the sudden I lost control of the loader. I can't raise or lower the bucket nor...
  51. F

    Plastic replacement fuel tank for JD 1020 ?

    My JD 1020 (diesel) has a leaky fuel tank. Not sure where the leak is coming from. I'd have to pull the tank to find it. Being that the problem part is just a TANK, my thought is that I'd be...
  52. V

    Tires John Deere 1020 tire removal

    any ideas on how to reverse the back tires on my John Deere 1020?...was told the treads are incorrect for slopes and hills and need to be reversed...have one farm heavy duty jack...
  53. A

    John Deere 1020 radiator grills

    I have 2 grills on the front sides of my tractor that attach with 1 spring apiece. The springs attach to each grill but I don't know where the other end of spring attaches to, any help? Thanks...
  54. S

    Looking for a Power steering pump for a JD 1020

    I am looking for a used John Deere 1020 or Industrial 300 power steering pump. This is used on early model tractors. It mounts to front of engine under water pump.
  55. T

    JD 1020 vs. 2040

    As an offshoot to my earlier thread. I am now comparing these 2 tractors. I do not know yet whether the 1020 is gas or diesel. The 2040 is. The 1020 appears to be in excellent shape, from...
  56. Blueflint

    Water in my oil....deere 1020...HELP

    I have developed a coolent into oil leak on my 1020 Deere. It is a 1969 mfg with the 135 gas engine, about 1,500 hours on it, runs great. I caught it before any damage was done looks like. I...
  57. F

    JD 1020 - what is the correct tire pressure?

    1967 I believe. Typical Ag tire setup. Yes, I looked at the sidewall - no pressure listing or it wore off :) Thanks!
  58. B

    John Deere 1020 Starting problem

    I have a Deere 1020 and can't get it to stay started. The tractor will turn over and start with the key turned all the way. When releasing the key with the tractor running it dies right away...
  59. J

    Wanted: remote hydraulic system for a JD 1020

    I just need the spool valves and levers that bolt to the case just to the right of the seat. Prefer a dual cylinder system but will consider a single system. Thank you, Jim Schwitters 803 606-6502
  60. G

    Newb question on hydraulic fitting JD 1020

    I have a leaky fitting and to get to it I need to remove the one in front shown in attached picture to get at it. I loosened the nut shown and it lowers till it hits the column. Now I don't know...
  61. F

    JD 1020 head gasket leak - questions

    I noticed that my JD 1020 coolant is always about 1 gallon low. So I tried filling it up, but then started getting a lot of smoke out of the blowby tube (or whatever it's called). I also noticed...
  62. donhartman

    Massey 231S vs JD 1020 / 301

    Hello I need some help and guidance. Not trying to start any brand war, just want some sound advice. I'm looking for my first tractor . I only have experience on an old worn out Massey Ferguson...
  63. donhartman

    John Deere 1020/301 vs Massey 231S

    Hello I need some help and guidance. Not trying to start any brand war, just want some sound advice. I'm looking for my first tractor . I only have experience on an old worn out Massey Ferguson...
  64. donhartman

    John Deere 1020 / 301A Questions

    Hello ,I'm new here! I am looking for my first tractor and like the John Deere 1020 or the industrial version the 301A. I looked at my first one today and I have a few questions . First off the...
  65. D

    John Deere 1020 problems.. Help!

    Hey, i have a John Deere 1020 that i recently got for an FFA project. The man told me that it ran fine but suddenly in the field it lost power. he drove it back to the barn and i picked it up a...
  66. F

    JD 1020 Hydraulic filter problem

    Well, I tried changing the fluid and filter this week. Fluid went okay - filter - not so much. It is in a steel bell housing under the transmission and held in place by a bolt through the center...
  67. J

    John deere 1020

    looking at a 1968 jd 1020, i have a 6'4 wide 16' trailer to anyone that has a 1020 or has seen will this tractor fit width wise on my trailer? Not quite sure on width of tractor and owner is also...
  68. A

    John Deere 1020 loosing antifreeze

    I have a John Deere 1020 utility. I bought this tractor last year and recently noticed after running it to move snow that the antifreeze comes out the overflow. The tractor has never...
  69. N

    john deere 1020 tire and rim switch

    hello everyone im new here on this site i live in south west ga i have a jd 1020 i belive its a 1966 model i have 12-4-36 tires on 11 inch rims on the rear and am having a really hard time finding...
  70. O

    john deere 1020

    I have a john deere 1020 that I would like to put a front end loader on. I just need it for general stuff so I don't want to go to the expense of putting a loader on one of our bigger tractors...
  71. K

    jd 1020 dist

    where can i find a distributor gear for a john deere 1020 no longer avalable at the dealership prestolite at19553 or ibt4301d
  72. D

    JD 1020

    have a JD 1020 when i run it for 2 or 3 hrs straight it just stops won't fire next morning it starts right up, could it be coil, it is gas tractor. thanks
  73. J

    1966 JD 1020 adding rear remote

    Ok, i'll try to describe what I have, and what I'm trying to do. My 66 JD 1020 gas has what I would call "power beyond" to run my loader. It's got quick connects under the right rear of the...
  74. G

    john deere 1020 opinions

    I found a jd 1020 gas at a dealer for $3000. are these good tractors ? I want to use it to mow with a 5-6 ft bushog and 5ft blade. hour meter is broke but dealer says it is good. It's a 10 hour...
  75. M

    1965 JD 1020 Hydraulics disappeared. Need advice.

    I have a 1965 JD 1020 2WD gas, that I use for plowing snow and working in my gardens in the summer. The hydraulics were always slow to move in the winter but would work fine after 15-20 minutes...
  76. J

    1966 JD 1020.. On the ropes i think!

    Ok.. I've got a 66 1020 gas. I seem to have some REALLY big issue going on with plumbing. I was pretty rough on it this week running the bushog where it probably had no business. I have NO real...
  77. M

    Connect Additional Hydraulic Powered Attachments to 1966 John Deere 1020 Gas

    I have a 1966 model 1020 John Deere gas powered tractor to which i would like to attach additional hydraulic powered implements. I have good detailed pictures of all the existing hydraulic...
  78. B

    Value of John Deere 1020

    Can anyone tell me the value of a 1970 John Deere 1020 Diesel,good condition throughout with 4200 hours? Thanks
  79. J

    Any other JD 1020 owners out there?

    Hi, I'm new to the forum and tractor ownership. I just bought 20 acres in central SC that comes with a 1967 model 1020 with a rear scraper blade, bush hog and disk. I grew up in the late 50s...
  80. H

    JD1020, with fel

    what is a 1971 JD 1020, diesel, power steering and a JD front end loader worth?? the price is $6,000. it includes a 5ft blade and a 5ft brush hog, i don't know the brands or condition of any of...
  81. H

    JD1020 flooding part II

    hopefully the problem is solved..apparently, the gas was going by the threads of the seat and thru a very small groove in the casting that was under the gasket of the seat; i put a neoprene O-ring...
  82. H

    JD1020 flooding

    I have a JD1020 gas tractor, i've gone through 2 needle valve and seats; i found a small indentation under the seal of the seat the last time, about the size of the end of a straight pin and 1"...
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