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Jim Rose (NC)

01-02-2006 19:13:18

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We have a JD 60 that leaks coolant from between the head and block when it is warming up. Once it gets warmed up, it stops leaking. Will retorqueing the head resolve this or do you think we should bite the bullet and replace the headgasket? There is no coolant entering the cylinders or getting into the oil.

Additionaly the clutch slips a little if it is loaded before the tractor get warmed up or up to operating temperature. How big a job is it to replace the clutch?

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BushogPapa

01-03-2006 11:27:59

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Re: JD 60 Head Gasket in reply to Jim Rose (NC), 01-02-2006 19:13:18

If it has been a recent tear-down, it is common for the head gasket to seep for a while... Once it is re-torqued after a couple real good heat-ups and while still at operating temp, it should stop.. Bars-Leaks is not a bad idea either.. F_I_T....you always give Great information...!!!

As for the clutch...adjusting each nut up even just one "Flat" on each nut may be all you need... Ron..

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Mike M

01-03-2006 05:13:05

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Re: JD 60 Head Gasket in reply to Jim Rose (NC), 01-02-2006 19:13:18

I'd try a retorque of the head bolts and for sure add some Bar's Leak. Unless you are haveing some other problem with the way it runs no need to tear it down as there is no guarentee the new head gasket won't seep also.

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Fred from MO

01-03-2006 02:39:17

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Re: JD 60 Head Gasket in reply to Jim Rose (NC), 01-02-2006 19:13:18

Also on the clutch after you adjust-make sure you wrap the cotter key around one of the castle nut notches. If you dont the nut works its way loose rather quickly. There are 2 holes in the bolt that has the castle nut on it. Hopefully you can adjust yours without having to use the holes closest in on the tractor.

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buickanddeere

01-02-2006 20:18:36

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Re: JD 60 Head Gasket in reply to Jim Rose (NC), 01-02-2006 19:13:18

Does the the clutch make a clean clear distinct "snap" when engaged? It needs tightening if it doesn't. Maybe time to pull that head and plane it smooth with a fairly coarse stone. New studs, hardened washers and grade eight nuts. Some swear by a strip of Permatex down the outside edges of the head gasket on each end. If the head comes off.Isn't going to hurt to check the cylinder bores, true up the seats and valves. Also replace the guides if they are the least bit worn. Was a torque wrench used or ?by guess and by golly?

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F-I-T

01-02-2006 19:54:32

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Re: JD 60 Head Gasket in reply to Jim Rose (NC), 01-02-2006 19:13:18

Jim:

Before I would tear it apart I would re-torque the head, engine coolant hot. It might fix it and it might not, but it's cheap to try.

On the clutch, how familiar are you with the two cylinder clutch design? It is a simple clutch pack that gets pulled together, sandwiching several clutch facings between cast iron plates. In order to "adjust" the clutch pack, there are three studs that stick outward under the tin cover. They have castellated nuts held in place with cotter pins. Adjustment amounts to removing the three cotter pins and tightening the nuts ONE COTTER PIN NOTCH AT A TIME. Then try the clutch, and if you think it is still too loose, go one more notch. One notch might do it, probably not more than two. Replace the cotter pins and the cover

To "replace" the clutch requires that you remove those nuts and press off the driver disk so you can access the inside facing, and then reassemble using new facings. All of this can be done standing up, over a lunch break.

A two cylinder clutch is about the easiest clutch you will ever have to rework.

Frank

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Dave NE IA

01-02-2006 19:44:21

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Re: JD 60 Head Gasket in reply to Jim Rose (NC), 01-02-2006 19:13:18

Did you tighten the clutch? If you haven't it only takes 5 min. Why not try to tighten the head? Dave NE IA

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Dave NE IA

01-02-2006 19:47:34

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Re: JD 60 Head Gasket in reply to Dave NE IA, 01-02-2006 19:44:21

Forgot to mention the push rod tubes are many times a big problem with two cylinders. Dave NE IA

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F-I-T

01-02-2006 19:55:35

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Re: JD 60 Head Gasket in reply to Dave NE IA, 01-02-2006 19:47:34

No push rod tubes in a '60'

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Dave NE IA

01-03-2006 12:29:43

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Re: JD 60 Head Gasket in reply to F-I-T, 01-02-2006 19:55:35

F-I-T sorry I reread the post and you are right on target as usual. Another brain cramp. I do know of a fellow who had a farm in a funel so to speak. It was not fit for cattle to walk let alone start a tractor and go up the steep hill road. His A always had head leak problems till he got in the habbit of warming the engine before putting her on her knees on a dead load. He claimed it ended his problems. Another guy claims ginger worked in his tractor. Dave NE IA

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F-I-T

01-03-2006 12:48:24

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Re: JD 60 Head Gasket in reply to Dave NE IA, 01-03-2006 12:29:43

I've heard from the old-timers that black pepper works, too.

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Jim Rose (NC)

01-03-2006 17:39:06

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Re: JD 60 Head Gasket in reply to F-I-T, 01-03-2006 12:48:24

Thanks a bunch guys. I won"t get the chance to work on it before Saturday but I will torque the head and adjust the clutch as the first course of action. This is my first exposure to John Deere so the learning curve is steep. We watched this tractor disking land last week and it sure was sweet to watch and listen to. We"ll follow up with you guys on Sunday to let you know how it came out. Jim

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F-I-T

01-03-2006 18:24:51

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Re: JD 60 Head Gasket in reply to Jim Rose (NC), 01-03-2006 17:39:06

Jim:

JUst be sure it is fully warmed up when you re-torque the head. It makes a difference. You may still have to replace that headgasket like B&D said, but you may get lucky and have many years of use before you do have to pull it.

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