Posted by Ragnarok on September 12, 2017 at 07:37:44 from (65.255.78.215):
In Reply to: Help - Tractor flood posted by Drewskiren on September 11, 2017 at 20:47:35:
I've worked on under water tractors before...they are submersible and can survive with immediate attention.
As suggested drain all fluids and let it drain for at least a couple days. If gas or LP pull the plugs and rotate engine(by hand) to expel water from the upper cylinders...if diesel gently turn engine a bit at a time to expel water past the piston rings so it will run out the pan drain hole.
Tie the clutch pedal down with wire so that hopefully the clutch plate won't stick to the flywheel/pressure plate...drain bellhousing if possible....if clutch sticks may have to split the tractor if it cannot be released later. Brakes may need something done if they are dry brakes.
Do what you must to the fuel system..drain the fuel if contaminated and clean carb if you need to...injection pumps won't take to water at all and you may have to fill engine with oil and crack fuel lines..provide injection pump with clean fuel and crank engine until clean diesel comes out the fuel lines...then you can dump the engine oil again.
Engine oil/filter and transmission hydraulic oil and filters may have to be changed multiple times...run until hot and dump oil and change filters. Water can be the death of synchronizer plates and other clutch discs/brakes that are internal to the transmission.
The electrical system will likely need attention...starters cleaned and lubed..same for generators/alternators...fuse blocks and connections inspected/cleaned. Electronic modules may be ruined
Flooded tractors and machinery are commonly written off as totaled and indeed may be ruined if not attended to promptly. The time and expense of it all can be daunting...especially if the tractor is needed right now!
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