Hello folks,
I have a 2150 with major issues. Actually, I've never seen this machine run. It's a 3 cylinder diesel, 179c.i. The gauge glass is too hazy to see through, but I think that the tractor has around 2000 hours on it.
Here's a little bit of history;
My wife's uncle purchased the tractor new. He was using it for hay production in his hobby calf operation, and plowing the garden. I believe that most service and/or repair that the tractor received was performed by the dealer. He passed in 2005 after battling cancer for a few years.
Around 2006/2007 (it was November of one of those years) his widow agreed to loan the tractor to us. As it had no batteries, we winched it onto a car hauler and moved it to our Christmas Tree Farm. I bought two new batteries and immediately discovered that the engine was locked up. The tractor had been sitting outdoors with the muffler flapper cocked to one side. Rain water had been tricking down into the engine. So, it sat mostly untouched until about 2010, we decided to move it to our house. There it would be near the garage (and the tools). I also figured that if it were parked in the way I would be more motivated to make a quick repair. Well, I couldn't move the tractor. The rear wheels had locked up. Wouldn't budge. Shift levers in neutral, clutch pedal depressed, the rear tires just stubbornly scooted. So we called for a wrecker. My cousin operates a decent-size rollback. He (actually his driver) easily winched the tractor up onto the wrecker while cousin & I caught up on current family drama. They traveled the 1/2 mile, slicked the bed with WD40, and gently "bounced" the rear wheels of the tractor off the bed into the exact location that I requested. He then simply drove the truck out from underneath the front of the machine. Quite fascinating actually. I always enjoy watching skilled workman.
I have removed the head, oil pan, and frozen piston & sleeve. I have purchased an I&T manual. I've spoken with the JD dealer and a couple other local repair shops. Everyone seems to be saying "you can complete this repair". And they are correct.
Here are my questions & concerns;
What are the normal 'unexpected' issues when performing an in-frame overhaul on this engine?
What special tools may be required?
What could possibly have caused the rear wheels to lock up? :unknown:
Should the clutch be replaced at this time too?
Are there any known issues with this model/series that may make it undesirable?
Would it be best to sell this machine for parts or scrap and put the money towards an operational tractor? :dunno:
Is this tractor too big for our farm?
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
I have a 2150 with major issues. Actually, I've never seen this machine run. It's a 3 cylinder diesel, 179c.i. The gauge glass is too hazy to see through, but I think that the tractor has around 2000 hours on it.
Here's a little bit of history;
My wife's uncle purchased the tractor new. He was using it for hay production in his hobby calf operation, and plowing the garden. I believe that most service and/or repair that the tractor received was performed by the dealer. He passed in 2005 after battling cancer for a few years.
Around 2006/2007 (it was November of one of those years) his widow agreed to loan the tractor to us. As it had no batteries, we winched it onto a car hauler and moved it to our Christmas Tree Farm. I bought two new batteries and immediately discovered that the engine was locked up. The tractor had been sitting outdoors with the muffler flapper cocked to one side. Rain water had been tricking down into the engine. So, it sat mostly untouched until about 2010, we decided to move it to our house. There it would be near the garage (and the tools). I also figured that if it were parked in the way I would be more motivated to make a quick repair. Well, I couldn't move the tractor. The rear wheels had locked up. Wouldn't budge. Shift levers in neutral, clutch pedal depressed, the rear tires just stubbornly scooted. So we called for a wrecker. My cousin operates a decent-size rollback. He (actually his driver) easily winched the tractor up onto the wrecker while cousin & I caught up on current family drama. They traveled the 1/2 mile, slicked the bed with WD40, and gently "bounced" the rear wheels of the tractor off the bed into the exact location that I requested. He then simply drove the truck out from underneath the front of the machine. Quite fascinating actually. I always enjoy watching skilled workman.
I have removed the head, oil pan, and frozen piston & sleeve. I have purchased an I&T manual. I've spoken with the JD dealer and a couple other local repair shops. Everyone seems to be saying "you can complete this repair". And they are correct.
Here are my questions & concerns;
What are the normal 'unexpected' issues when performing an in-frame overhaul on this engine?
What special tools may be required?
What could possibly have caused the rear wheels to lock up? :unknown:
Should the clutch be replaced at this time too?
Are there any known issues with this model/series that may make it undesirable?
Would it be best to sell this machine for parts or scrap and put the money towards an operational tractor? :dunno:
Is this tractor too big for our farm?
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
