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  • From: "Don Bowen" <don.bowen AT earthlink.net>
  • To: <homestead AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [Homestead] We looked at the tractor...
  • Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:53:30 -0800

> We heard some slight knocking but it went away quickly.

It went away as oil pressure built or as it warmed enough. A slight
knocking would not be a worry.

> Also
> there was white smoke at the very start (could that be from
> condensation in the tube?) that turned black after four seconds.

That is normal. Water will condense in the exhaust system and in the
cylinders. The white smoke that goes away quickly is no problem. Black
smoke is normal when cold abut should go away unless under load or
accelerating. If there is a layer of carbon in the exhaust then it is
running rich. For a Diesel that could mean a dribbling injector.

> The oil did not have any scum or milkiness
> to it. It did not smell like it was burning and felt smooth.

Sounds good. From your description it would be a decent tractor to pursue
further.

> The tires do not look to be in good shape, they are riddled with cracks,
> the
> rubber looks like it's beginning to fall apart. The rims looked okay, some
> rust but not bad. New tires would be needed soon.

Tractor tires are not like car tires in that when they go flat it is an
inconvenience rather than a danger. If the rear tires have decent tread you
can continue to use them. There is little more discouraging than puncturing
a very expensive new tire, use the old ones to learn on. And even the most
experienced operators puncture tires. The poor condition and the expense of
replacement may be a good bargaining chip.

Don Bowen KI6DIU
http://www.braingarage.com/Dons/Travels/journal/Journal.html






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