Posted by joshua.monroe0601 on April 04, 2020 at 10:18:33 from (107.11.137.203):
We have a 1948 John Deere M. I had noticed that for some time the engine has been consuming coolant, but not enough to be alarming. However today I have discovered that when you put coolant into the radiator, it is literally pouring straight into the crank case. Once you pull the dipstick, there's a chocolate colored fluid pouring right back out. I am not even kidding. The question I have is, is this something that is repairable? Or should I consider taking it to the junk yard before I put more money into it than I would get from the junk yard.
This tractor has a lot of sentimental value to me, as it was purchased by my grandfather and restored by him, my father and I. I really don't want to have to get rid of it, but at the same time, I know that if needed I need to cut my losses and do what needs to be done.
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