Replaced head

And especially Dell, it is what I was hoping someone would put the words there to say.

Now that that has been said.

These are simple machines that work, and work good, and work hard.

ESPECIALLY with the help avalible on this board, you can even be able to answer this question for yourself.

Lets go back to the basics for a few....

Does it crank? Does it run? Does it respond to throttle? Does it have water in the oil, what does the oil look like? how does it work? does it feel right or do you feel thengs that are rough?

Get her warm, do a dry, then wet compression test, check the head fasterners tourque.

Many, many little things to answer your questions.

Replacing a warped cylinder head is no biggie. Just remember to keep re-torquing your flathead headbolts a couple of times while warm. Headbolts = 70ft/lbs; studnuts = 55ft/lbs. You do know the difference between headbolts and studnuts don't you?..... ....respectfully, Dell

Welp, bare OHV cylinder heads are about $800 (not cheap) and then maybe haffta replace some of the valves and rockers and springs. (or maybe not). So $500 in extra parts and labor probably ain't outta line.

But to answer yer basic question, I haven't heard of the 134cu/in NAA Jubilee Red Tiger cylinder head as having habit of cracking for no reason. I'm NO EXPERT on OHV Jubie engines..... ...respectfully, Dell

If you are going back to see the tractor again, there's a good article that this site has on buying your first tractor. Here's the link to it below. It has some good advice on what to check and what to look for and warning signs of things to avoid.

Carl

• YT buying guide