Dave2610D
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Will the 3T84T fit into the 2610D model? Any attachment issues like bell housing and such?
OK, was it like "taboo" to ask such a question? Thanks...
Thanks Aaron. That's the commons sense answer he needed.
Dave its just none of us have had our hands on your model and the engine model you were questioning so we really have no way to say yes or no.
Cranking over easily but difficult starting is the most obvious sign that compression is below spec, because a diesel needs compression to fire off. Extreme oil consumption, knocking, or a drop in power output over time would be other symptoms. Smoking on acceleration is harmless, continual smoke would point to a need to clean/replace injectors but it doesn't mean the whole engine is shot....how to determine if my engine is lacking power, compression, etc that would tell me it's time for a over haul or replacement engine.
Cranking over easily but difficult starting is the most obvious sign that compression is below spec, because a diesel needs compression to fire off. Extreme oil consumption, knocking, or a drop in power output over time would be other symptoms. Smoking on acceleration is harmless, continual smoke would point to a need to clean/replace injectors but it doesn't mean the whole engine is shot.
If you don't have these indicators there's nothing wrong with it. These things will run for years and I think difficult starting will likely to be the first sign the engine needs attention.
Isn't that the model that shares its engine with Deere 850? So there are salvage tractors out there if you ever need major parts.
Summary: don't worry about it.![]()
Its not expected to fire off with a cold start at idle. Yanmar's operation manual says crank at full throttle, pull back before it gains rpm. I think most of us use half throttle instead.
Your description sounds like its in good condition. Injector pump sharp knock - even with compression released - is normal.
Its not practical to check compression unless real problems indicate something is wrong. 1) compression is too high for an automotive tester. 2) You would have to pull the injectors which is difficult. I found it near impossible to replace the injectors on my similar YM240, they were cemented hard in the bores going down to the actual sealing point and I broke a couple of attempts at an amateur puller before I got them out. Hoye sells a puller but it requires dis-assembling each injector. After using that I would get them rebuilt if they had been apart and contaminated. Summary if it isn't broken don't 'fix' it.
Just run it and enjoy it, don't imagine problems.![]()
I very much appreciate all the post on my question and thoroughly understand all points made. My thought was, if I had thoughts of replacing my engine for any reason that I would have more than just one search going for it. Being the possible 3 rd-4th owner (?) I have no knowledge on how to determine if my engine is lacking power, compression, etc that would tell me it's time for a over haul or replacement engine.
Starting procedure on these things I think say to crank it at wide open throttle. I crank and half or 3/4 throttle and then immediately run it down to like 1300rpmYes, its like the JD950 I think. The only thing I seem to match to your points of interest about a replacement possibilities would be the starting issue. If I have the throttle lever in the "idle" it will take a bit of cranking to get it to kick off if it does. But if I give it maybe 1/2 or almost full throttle, she'll crank up after maybe 3 seconds.....at that point I immediately throttle down to idle ( not having the engine rev up obviously). There is a knock but I am assuming it is from the fuel pump? No oil consumption. No smoking and very little (black ) on acceleration.
Would a compression gauge be useful for me to check compression on each cylinder? I think my father may still have one if so. What pressure range would be optimal?
Thank you guys for all of the help here....one fantastic forum !!!!