careyo63
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- 77 Yanmar YM2000 63 Ford 2000
New owner of tractor (diesel engine question)
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AntiqueIron
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Not to hijack the thread, but that is a beautiful tractor sir!
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geosnooker2000
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Agreed. That's what I hope mine ends up looking like!
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geosnooker2000
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So, After a pow-wow with Dusty this afternoon, it appears that the power steering is an aftermarket add-on. Which is no big deal I guess. As long as it works!!
Dusty was able to grab a breaker bar out of his truck and turn the engine one revolution, so THAT'S good. I think I have something here. I will grab some pics tomorrow and post them.
A HUGE public thank you to Dusty for donating his time and consideration to me, someone he had never met. Cool people here.
Dusty was able to grab a breaker bar out of his truck and turn the engine one revolution, so THAT'S good. I think I have something here. I will grab some pics tomorrow and post them.
A HUGE public thank you to Dusty for donating his time and consideration to me, someone he had never met. Cool people here.
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geosnooker2000
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Ordered! Thank you, sir!First thing I would do is get this.
Bought these manuals from Peaceful Creek and they even came in nice binders.
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Reason you want manuals is there are lots of things to check on your tractor. Like if yours has the Simm's injection pump, it has it's own oil resevoir and you should change that oil before you try and run it.
Put some clean fuel filters on it too.
gengine
Platinum Member
I'm not "taking you to school" here, just clarifying my earlier post to your original one. Gasoline and propane engines run off of spark. When you turn the key off, you are essential grounding out, therefore removing the spark, and the engine dies. Diesel engines run off of compression and heat. When the fuel is atomized by the injectors in a diesel, mixed with a proper mixture of air, the piston travelling up compresses that mixture, raising the temperature in the cylinder, igniting the fuel. Glow plugs just heat up the cylinder a bit for easier starting in cold temps, if installed. Instead of glow plugs, there may be an intake heater, fuel or electric, that heats up the air going in with the fuel to aid in combustion. Some engines may not have either. To shutoff a diesel engine, the fuel gets shut off, removing it from the equation.
If your tractor runs, but runs rough or is hard to start, cod or hot, usually not both, it is a fuel issue either from a lift pump, injector pump, or injectors. A lift pump is usually fairly cheap. If you suspect injectors or injection pump, send both off for rebuild/testing. If it is slow starting hot and cold, and runs rough, I would suspect a compression issue. Remove the oil fill cap when the engine is running, and feel for air pushing out. A little puff is somewhat normal depending on the engine, but a lot of air pressure is not. That indicates valve or piston ring issues, requiring a rebuild.
I know this is a lot of info, but I hope it helps track down your issues, and maybe it can help someone in the future too. Feel free to PM me with any questions.
If your tractor runs, but runs rough or is hard to start, cod or hot, usually not both, it is a fuel issue either from a lift pump, injector pump, or injectors. A lift pump is usually fairly cheap. If you suspect injectors or injection pump, send both off for rebuild/testing. If it is slow starting hot and cold, and runs rough, I would suspect a compression issue. Remove the oil fill cap when the engine is running, and feel for air pushing out. A little puff is somewhat normal depending on the engine, but a lot of air pressure is not. That indicates valve or piston ring issues, requiring a rebuild.
I know this is a lot of info, but I hope it helps track down your issues, and maybe it can help someone in the future too. Feel free to PM me with any questions.
Paystar
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Yes, that was really cool of him to come help you!
Mine does not have power steering. But yes, there are kits to easily add it to ones that don't. But I don't find mine hard to steer.
Did you look to see what fuel injection pump yours has? If it's Simms or CAV?
Paystar
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Now you need to get one of the experts here or on the Yesterdaystractors forum to run your serial number for you.
I found out my 1967 was built in Basildon England by the day shift January 27th with final assembly on February second. A lot can be found out with the serial number.
I found out my 1967 was built in Basildon England by the day shift January 27th with final assembly on February second. A lot can be found out with the serial number.
Paystar
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Just a reminder to the OP to check and replace the little bit of engine oil in it. And clean the breather vent.