Ford 3930 is using 1 quart of oil every 5 hours

[rowellc]

Default Ford 3930 is leaking out of the exhaust

I just bought 1993 45 HP Ford 3930. It runs on Diesel. I paid about 5950. I had it delivered and am having another Dealer check it out. I just got a call from the dealer I brought it to and he is telling me there is oil leaking out of the exhaust. This was after letting it run three hours. Initially
it was blowing white smoke but then cleared out. I just bought the Ford 3930 Shop Manual but there is nothing about troubleshooting oil leaks.
The dealer I brought it from never said anything about any oil leaks. Of course it is a 1993.

Obviously, I am a bit disappointed but the tractor appears to be running ok but the dealer I brought it to is saying they won't know if the tractor will require a complete engine rebuild until they get into the Engine.

My question is couldn't this be an oil seal or oil pan issue or perhaps a seal around the crankcase.

Not sure what I should do about this. Are there things i should be looking at like a leaky oil pan. Should I do a compression check?

I don't really want to spend 350 dollars to let the second dealer starting taking the engine apart unless it is absoulutely necessary to find out what the issue is. Can I live with a slow oil leak for a while?

I am not a tractor guy but need this for the farm so I am trying to figure out what the smart move is here.

Charlie

 

[Happy Gilmore]

A quart every 5 hours is not a slow rate. I would be in contact with the dealer you purchased it from. Was it a tractor dealer? Warranty? I'd be a bit concerned if it was just delivered, but I'd be starting where you purchased it.

 

[Happy Gilmore]

Just noticed you posted this same thread 3 weeks ago??

 

[rowellc]

I ended up having to replace the engine and the dealer I bought it from refused to replace the engine. At this point I have no use for that dealer.
It cost me 7000 to replace the engine on a tractor I paid 5950 for. There are some real weasels out there. Be careful.