Tractor runs good.
I pulled the injector pump side cover, there was rust build-up that prevented the governor lever sliding. Sprayed penetrating fluid, and moved the lever; disloding the corrosion. It de-throttled.
All I have done is cleaned the head and lapped the valves. and put it together.
Of course, honed out the cylinders good, put a headgasket & valve cover, and thermostat gastet on.Got it running right NOW, and idling nice. About four years ago, I bought this tractor sight unseen for $420, thinking it was good for parts. When I first saw it, I was shocked at the good condition. Yesterday, I decided that doing it right, and putting in that rebuild kit was too much time, which simply I do not have. Plus I needed it together to park it outside. Got other projects to do before moving. The tractor charges, the charge light works, starter works, temperature gage works. The horn even works. Has the DAR remote kit. Need a key for the switch (used a small screwdriver). This tractor has a working emergency brake. Transmission is fairly tight. Double clutch and diff lock works. 5600 hours on tach, with no tach cable. How many more hours? The engine has not been rebuilt yet or the mechanic was a perfectionist. I'm leaning toward this being about those many hours above. Tractor had been used for orchard work. Oh, yeah the FNH dealer wanted $65 for that air induction hose, for back-order. Ouch. Stopped at a part store, bought a similar shaped auto hose and used it. Who knows how long it will run now? It'll be parked outside for now. Tomorrow, I buy a battery, and change a few fluids. Most times, the problems cost more to fix.
I was lucky on this one. Really. Wayne
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