Posted by Kirk Affeldt on July 18, 2013 at 21:27:11 from (74.47.91.165):
I just bought a Farmall 340, serial number 7362-S. The tractor has a standard drawbar, decent tires, and good sheet metal. The tractor has not run in a few years and the engine is not stuck from what I can tell. I tried to turn the fan blade and had it moving a little, very little. I couldn't find any place where stuff could get into the motor. I pulled the dipstick and the oil level was up to the full line and it looked like oil.
I don't know about the TA or the clutch. I could move the TA lever back and forth but I believe it is stuck in direct drive. The clutch pedal activated the clutch-I could easily feel that by depressing the clutch in and out/up and down. The right brake seems to function well but the left one seems stuck.
I didn't see or find any leaks out of any place-gasket, pto, hose, fittings, etc... except from the sediment bowl area. The sheet metal, fenders, emblems, etc...are all there and in good shape-no dings, dents, welds, etc...I couldn't detect any cracks in the manifold.
My goal is to get this tractor running again without sticking a pocketful of money in it. If more than a pocketful of money is needed, I will sell it for salvage/parts.
It was a good runner before it sat. The back story is the farmer passed away and the family just left everything. Now they are ready to sell off the tractors and implements.
My questions of the forum: What are some tips and tricks to get this up and running? I will have to get a battery and do some work with the electrical to get it to fire. What can you tell me about the 340? Is it worth the time and effort?
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