john deere 4230

I attended a cousin's funeral last week, in the Texas Panhandle. After the service, we drove out to Grandpa, then my Uncle's, now my cousin's farm. It broke my heart what I saw. The farm house my Dad was raised in needs to be tore down. The brick house my Uncle built in the 1980s needs to be...

Tractor stopped locked up. Lifted cab and rocker shaft hex transmission pump drive twisted like cork screw. Brought new one and pump. Shaft slipped in past bush but can’t get in back crankshaft. Trying not split tractor. Can it be done or is bushing stuffed.

I have a Ford 5900 open station 72HP 65HP at pto that I have been using for the past 3 years. I am not a mechanic so I like the fact it is pretty simple to work on - I don't need a specialist with a computer but any of my mechanic friends can help. I am considering getting a similar HP tractor...

We have a John deere 4230 with a leak at the base of the steering column. This is a late model with a telescoping steering column. It looks like the leak is right at the top of the metering pump. I have a I&T shop manual that shows a oil seal (#27 in there drawing) at the base of the steering...

Does anybody know what size or style the factory remote port is for a 73 JD 4230? I know its different than what my tag along harrow is and that's about all I know. Looking at the fittings to make an adapter or something and there seem to be so many different styles and sizes, it's a little...

My 4230 rear axle seal is leaking ,can i replace the seal just by removing the wheel ?

I own a John Deere 4230 model tractor that doesn't currently have a 3 point hitch (linkage) fitted. I am interested to know of the required parts and where I can buy these, or better yet to purchase a complete kit of all required pieces and fit these. I am located in Australia - and assume the...

So lately our 1974 quad range 4230 has had some problems going uphill while on the road. What it does is when I am going up hill then suddenly, it starts slowing down until you shift it into the C or B range. I have asked arounnd, and nobody else knows what is happening. I hope we can figure...

We have a 4230 John Deere with a Quad Range for sale near to us but according to the owner the tractor has a gearbox problem. The gearbox wont select any gears. The problem must be inside the box, because the owner says the shifters works fine it just isn't selecting any gears. Someone told him...

I have a quetion that i can not find any help on i have a 4230 john deere arpond a 78 model put new ac system on it and know it will start blowing cold out all the vents for aliitle bit. Then it will quit blowing out of the left two vents and the compressor stops also. I have changed the...

I am helping my neighbors dad with repairs on his 1977 JD 4230 cab diesel tractor. What is next on the list is the fuel gauge. The gauge is always on full, when the key is in run position. When I disconnect the wire at the sender and ground it on the tractor, the gauge goes to empty. To me this...

Yesterday a d-ring blew out spraying oil everywhere, fixed that, then used the tractor for about 8 hours picking up a tobacco setter with 3 point hitch but i had to throttle up in order for it to pick up, finally it wouldnt pick it up at all when i tried

Guys, Do you know if there is a safety shut on a John deere 4230, that shuts the tractor down if the temp gets a very high temp?

AC quit bcz relay got hot. Jumped relay as temporary fix. Relay got hot again last and quit, so replaced both relays and now tractor won't start. JD man says relays wire up funny but isn't sure how they wire up. Very frustrated, help anyone!

I just purchased a 1973 4230 John Deere tractor. I was told the only problem with the tractor was the Air conditioner was not working, so i called a retired john deere mechanic in to install a brand new COMPLETE system. The system included all new lines, dryer, evaporater, compresser, filters...

Hey new to the forum! I have a JD 4230 non-turbo diesel that is in need of an overhaul. Does anyone have any expeirence that they could share with me about this motor? Its a 73'. Thanks!

Hey guys, I have a 1975 JD 4230 that has the M&W turbo uprade. I'm replacing the water pump and turbo on it and are in need of a new or simular exhaust manifold. Its a 2 piece that says M&W 5E-121 and 5E-126 on them. Does anyone know whare I could find the exhaust manifolds or are there any...

Hey guys, I have a 1975 JD 4230 that has the M&W turbo uprade. I'm replacing the water pump and turbo on it and are in need of a new or simular exhaust manifold. Its a 2 piece that says M&W 5E-121 and 5E-126 on them. Does anyone know whare I could find the exhaust manifolds or are there any...

i accidnetallly left the keys on in this tractor and the batteries ran dry so we tried to recharge it but it just hummped and flicked on and off the two different chargers so i dont no wat to do only get new batteries or take them to a batterie shop. if u have an imput i would like to hear them