JohnIH275
New member
Hello folks. Thanks for the warm welcome in the new member section.
First, I am trying to decide IF this tractor I just purchased is worth me rebuilding the whole engine and installing a clutch kit.
I do not know the actual condition of the rest of the tractor other than the engine.
Maybe I should sell it for salvage, or part it out?
Here's this tractor's story:
The PO didn't take the best care of it and left it broke down beside a creek.
A few months ago here in NC we received a couple months of rain every single day. The creek and fully submerged tractor was at flooded for a few days.
I was told the reason it broke beside the creek was because the clutch went out at the creek.
It was fully submerged, and maybe for a few days. It's been sitting untouched since then for about 2.5 to 3 months.
Its got 2100 hours total. 1 of the pistons was rusted stuck (it's free now).
Overall the rest of the tractor *looks* in good condition from the exterior.
I purchased it a month ago, and intended to install a clutch and do some engine work, or rebuild the whole engine.
Since then, I have torn down the whole engine and tractor front.
The block, crank, head, pistons and rods are all at the machine shop waiting for my decision.
Engine Rebuild:
The engine is in decent shape.
There was rust on the cylinder walls and crank, but they can be salvaged.
Pistons look good, block is good, head looks good, and it's ready to be rebuild.
It needs a valve job, and everything to be cleaned, surfaced and mic and rebuilt.
Total cost of parts, machine work, and my "free" labor is $ 2,000 for engine and clutch.
Remainder of the tractor:
I have not drained any fluid other than engine oil. Have not looked into the transmission, axles, or power train.
Today I was told by a local tractor dealer's service-man that his guess, was that he is sure the transmission, axles, etc. has water in them
and could be rusted pretty bad.
He suggested I find neutral, and pull off the gear shift cover and inspect under it for damage.
Is there anything else I can look into and check for damage to decide if this is worth rebuilding the engine and keeping this tractor?
I want to find out if anything else is damaged and will need work or parts before moving forward with the engine.
Anyone have any suggestions?
I did read this thread:
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/yanmar/66619-flooded-tractor.html
And was told by the service-man that I might be able to get away with changing the fluids, running it, changing again, running it, and then change again 1 or 2 more times.....??
Thanks for anyones insight and help here.
First, I am trying to decide IF this tractor I just purchased is worth me rebuilding the whole engine and installing a clutch kit.
I do not know the actual condition of the rest of the tractor other than the engine.
Maybe I should sell it for salvage, or part it out?
Here's this tractor's story:
The PO didn't take the best care of it and left it broke down beside a creek.
A few months ago here in NC we received a couple months of rain every single day. The creek and fully submerged tractor was at flooded for a few days.
I was told the reason it broke beside the creek was because the clutch went out at the creek.
It was fully submerged, and maybe for a few days. It's been sitting untouched since then for about 2.5 to 3 months.
Its got 2100 hours total. 1 of the pistons was rusted stuck (it's free now).
Overall the rest of the tractor *looks* in good condition from the exterior.
I purchased it a month ago, and intended to install a clutch and do some engine work, or rebuild the whole engine.
Since then, I have torn down the whole engine and tractor front.
The block, crank, head, pistons and rods are all at the machine shop waiting for my decision.
Engine Rebuild:
The engine is in decent shape.
There was rust on the cylinder walls and crank, but they can be salvaged.
Pistons look good, block is good, head looks good, and it's ready to be rebuild.
It needs a valve job, and everything to be cleaned, surfaced and mic and rebuilt.
Total cost of parts, machine work, and my "free" labor is $ 2,000 for engine and clutch.
Remainder of the tractor:
I have not drained any fluid other than engine oil. Have not looked into the transmission, axles, or power train.
Today I was told by a local tractor dealer's service-man that his guess, was that he is sure the transmission, axles, etc. has water in them
and could be rusted pretty bad.
He suggested I find neutral, and pull off the gear shift cover and inspect under it for damage.
Is there anything else I can look into and check for damage to decide if this is worth rebuilding the engine and keeping this tractor?
I want to find out if anything else is damaged and will need work or parts before moving forward with the engine.
Anyone have any suggestions?
I did read this thread:
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/yanmar/66619-flooded-tractor.html
And was told by the service-man that I might be able to get away with changing the fluids, running it, changing again, running it, and then change again 1 or 2 more times.....??
Thanks for anyones insight and help here.
