Jmarkv
New member
I just took over my folks 40 acres and found out that they haven't cranked their long tractor in over 2 yrs. can anyone offer any advice before I get started on it?
Thanks, Mark
Thanks, Mark
Agvg
Elite Member
Out doors or under a roof?
Check if you can turn the engine by hand a for a few turns.
Check oil and water, a fresh batteries and give it a try, 2 years isn't so long.
Can be an idea to have a fire extinguisher ready if things happen.
Check if you can turn the engine by hand a for a few turns.
Check oil and water, a fresh batteries and give it a try, 2 years isn't so long.
Can be an idea to have a fire extinguisher ready if things happen.
GManBart
Elite Member
- Joined
- Dec 10, 2012
- Messages
- 4,976
- Location
- Detroit, Michigan
- Tractor
- Massey Ferguson 241, Kubota SVL90-2
Welcome to TBN!
There is actually a fairly long thread that just started on whether you should periodically start machines that sit for extended periods of time....let's just say it's a contentious issue. Folks posting in that thread described situations where they had machines sit for even ten years, and all they did was put a fresh batter in it, prime the fuel system (I think) and start it with no problems.
I bought a very old dozer from my neighbor, and it sat for two years....we put a battery in it, and it started right up.
Some folks will likely suggest any number of things like pulling the injectors or glow plugs and squirting some penetrating oil into the cylinders and let it sit for a couple of days, then letting it crank a bit with no compression to get the oil moving. You could actually change the oil and filter before doing that so you're moving good oil.
Some folks will leave the injectors/glow plugs in place, but spray WD-40 into the intake to try adding a little lubrication while it's first cranking (probably need a helper).
Other might suggest pulling the compression release or disconnecting the injector pump (many have an electric shutoff tied to an oil pressure sensor) then cranking the engine to get oil pressure up before actually starting it without trying to get anything into the cylinders first.
I'm not familiar with Long tractors, but I think I'd either use the compression release or figure out how to disable the injector pump (electrical wire, or loosen the fuel input line) so the engine can't start, then crank it for a bit (maybe 15 seconds), then try to actually start it. I'd look at the oil first, and if it looks milky, or like tar, I'd probably change the oil and filter first, just to be safe.
Let us know how it works out!
There is actually a fairly long thread that just started on whether you should periodically start machines that sit for extended periods of time....let's just say it's a contentious issue. Folks posting in that thread described situations where they had machines sit for even ten years, and all they did was put a fresh batter in it, prime the fuel system (I think) and start it with no problems.
I bought a very old dozer from my neighbor, and it sat for two years....we put a battery in it, and it started right up.
Some folks will likely suggest any number of things like pulling the injectors or glow plugs and squirting some penetrating oil into the cylinders and let it sit for a couple of days, then letting it crank a bit with no compression to get the oil moving. You could actually change the oil and filter before doing that so you're moving good oil.
Some folks will leave the injectors/glow plugs in place, but spray WD-40 into the intake to try adding a little lubrication while it's first cranking (probably need a helper).
Other might suggest pulling the compression release or disconnecting the injector pump (many have an electric shutoff tied to an oil pressure sensor) then cranking the engine to get oil pressure up before actually starting it without trying to get anything into the cylinders first.
I'm not familiar with Long tractors, but I think I'd either use the compression release or figure out how to disable the injector pump (electrical wire, or loosen the fuel input line) so the engine can't start, then crank it for a bit (maybe 15 seconds), then try to actually start it. I'd look at the oil first, and if it looks milky, or like tar, I'd probably change the oil and filter first, just to be safe.
Let us know how it works out!
Thanks for the reply, it's inside a closed barn in north central Florida. I checked the oil and it looks really clean, however I think my dad over filled it when he changed it last, would that be a problem for this 3 cylinder engine? Also, I noticed the power steering dip stick showed nothing on it should i change that fluid or just add to it. The trans fluid looks good and at the right level, the antifreeze is nice and green. All 4 tires look a little low on air, especially the right front it's getting closed to sitting on the rim.
I appreciate any advice, Mark
I appreciate any advice, Mark