John Deere 3020 Diesel

[JDhobby]

I have a 1965 John Deere 3020. When the tractor runs at a low idle there is a rattling or knocking noise coming from the front of the engine. When I turn the steering wheel it is louder. when I run it at a higher idle it seems to go away. Could this be the hydraulic/steering pump or do I have bigger issues? New member, first post.

 

[davesl708]

Hi. Welcome. I am not familiar with your tractor but several on here have 3020's and could help.

 

[TBN Support]

Welcome to the forum!

:welcome:

I'm going to move your thread over to the vintage John Deere section. Hopefully someone over there knows.

 

[Tx Jim]

Welcome to TBN
Noise you describe is normal for worn hyd pump drive bushings/plates. Check frt hyd pump drive coupler bushings for wear.

 

[JDhobby]

Welcome to TBN
Noise you describe is normal for worn hyd pump drive bushings/plates. Check frt hyd pump drive coupler bushings for wear.

Thanks for the info. I suspected it was the pump. I'll check and see what shape the coupler bushings are in. Appreciate the feed back.