was given a Jd 24a skid steer.

[westtt80]

I was given a john deere skid steer today. The tag said model: L24ah

It was my uncles and he ran it out of gas I want to say 5 years ago.
And he somewhat took it apart.

I have a few questions.

What is the best way to get fuel to the motor?

Where can I find the chain link adapter for the engine out put to the hydraulic pump.

Where can I find a bucket? It has a home made fork looking thing on the front..

I will post pics asap. Thanks for any help

 

[ctlguy]

If the mechanical pump is done for get an elcheapo electric. I think these units where Owatonna built I don't think there are really any parts outlets around anymore for these machines. Good luck

 

[westtt80]

Does anyone know what the chain link thing is I'm talking about?

Hopefuly the fuel pump works

 

[DennisFolsom]

Does anyone know what the chain link thing is I'm talking about?

Hopefuly the fuel pump works

Go to JDParts.com, Enter 24A in the model number field. From there you can browse the same parts diagrams and listings that the dealers use.

There are several pages title "Hydrostatic Linkage". It would be helpful to have your serial number ready when you figure out which one applies to your machine. It looks like "4 - HYDROSTATIC LINKAGE" is the most common one for gasoline powered units.

I believe you don't have to "join" an log in to JDParts to browse the information. You only have to do that if you want to order things through them.

Good luck!

 

[westtt80]

Go to JDParts.com, Enter 24A in the model number field. From there you can browse the same parts diagrams and listings that the dealers use.

There are several pages title "Hydrostatic Linkage". It would be helpful to have your serial number ready when you figure out which one applies to your machine. It looks like "4 - HYDROSTATIC LINKAGE" is the most common one for gasoline powered units.

I believe you don't have to "join" an log in to JDParts to browse the information. You only have to do that if you want to order things through them.

Good luck!

This skid I got is diesel. I may have said gas, I meant fuel.

 

[westtt80]

And thank you for the help I'll check the site see what I can find

 

[westtt80]

 

[westtt80]

I found the chain link:thumbsup: thanks man

now i just have to get a battery and get fuel to the motor and make sure it will run before i start ordering parts.

but its good to know i can get parts.


Also it says this skid was made in USA on the serial tag

 

[DennisFolsom]

Finding the part listed in John Deere's site and having the part actually available to order are two different things. From what I understand, JD is one of the best for parts availability, though.

Good luck!

 

[westtt80]

Well I hope I can get parts for it when the time comes.

I put a battery in today messed with it for a little while but could get it to even make a sound. Ran out of daylight.

I dont know if a brake has to be locked or what.

Might just hook to the starter on monday

 

[westtt80]

I have another question on the picture shown,What is the valve i have circled? i did not see it on my skid.

 

[Verticaltrx]

I have another question on the picture shown,What is the valve i have circled? i did not see it on my skid.

That is just an auxiliary valve that someone added. Probably to run a grapple or other hyd. powered attachment.

 

[beenthere]

If/when looking for parts, keep in mind that Owatonna was likely building these for Deere. I had a gas Owatonna Mustang, and it had some very similar parts (but think mine was an older model with two control levers and not the single joy stick).

 

[westtt80]

Thanks for the help guys. i looked up the mustang it is very similar


i messed with this thing all day today. i got the fuel to flow out of both purge plugs (i dont know the real name)

As soon as i hooked up the battery for the first time. the starter started spinning immediately but would not push out to hit the fly wheel.


so i figured out the positive wire from the battery to the starter was so worn it was sitting on the fame.

i went and got a new wire and also found a wire harness on Ebay because some of the wires are burned and cut.

so ill put the new wire on tomorrow and hope the starter will act right and the motor will turn over


P.S. Does anyone know where i can find a bucket?

 

[westtt80]

update. i have it turning over good now (new starter and battery) but it will not start.

i pulled the fuel filter and poured half of the fuel into a soda bottle and it was orange? nothing separated

i filled up the rest of the filter with diesel 911 and purged the system. i put air to the tank and fuel was spewing out of the bleeder but didnt look orange but hard to see.

i even loosened each line to the injectors and they are all getting fuel when i turn it over.

put the test light on each glow plug they are all getting power when i turn the key back.

so i guess it may be the fuel. any advice or anything else i should try?

 

[jenkinsph]

I would drain the tank and fuel lines and start with fresh fuel. Have a couple of extra fuel filters on hand too. Purge as much of the crap out of the fuel system as you can. Make sure the return lines are cleaned and cleared too.

 

[westtt80]

I pulled all the lines today and blew them all out with air

i ran the line to a fuel jug with fresh diesel

the only thing i didnt do was get a fuel filter and pull the injectors

i tried starting it some but i think i mainly need a filter.


when i was turning it over i noticed smoke coming from the block relief valve
and hardly any coming from the muffler. I pulled the muffler and a lot more came out of the exhaust and didnt notice any from the valve.

i guess the rings could be shot from sitting so long

what do you guys think

 

[Willl]

Are you bleeding your lines ALL the way to the injectors by cracking the fitting loose next to the injectors and cranking it over ?

 

[westtt80]

Yea I bled it to the pump first. There are two bolts on the side.

Then the injectors while its turning over. I did them one at a time.

A little Fuel comes out of all of them. I just don't know if it enough.

Also there is a line that is on top of the injectors, the return line I geuss. I took that off an blew it out. Do I have to bleed that?

I ordered a new filter hopefully that will give it more pressure

 

[westtt80]

What about the smoke from the valve on the block?