Re: why a diesel

Posted by kyhayman on July 20, 2003 at 20:29:10 from (152.163.252.71):

In Reply to: why a diesel posted by wondering on July 20, 2003 at 17:26:16:

Lots of folks may get mad at me but as I have said before, wouldn't take a gas tractor again if it was free. Diesels, fewer repairs they may cost more but in 20 years I have only had to rebuild 2 pumps, one was going when I bought the tractor and 1 was my fault (rusted fuel filter on a bulk tank). I use bulk delivered farm diesel, supplier blends a little #1 during the winter and I add some Power Service but I put STP in the wifes car. Cost, last tank (last week) for red dyed diesel .899/ gallon. Gas was $1.45. Economy, dieseld use about a 1/3 less fuel per hour, haven't used over 55 gallons of gas or diesel in a day since I got rid of my gas JD4030, it wanted 80 gallons a day in a long day. Safety, less chance for fire both from an escaping ignition spark and the vapor hazard with gas. Lastly, diesels may be a little more $$ to repair but seems like I'd have to always be cleaning plugs, drying out the distributor, or something on the gas ones.

Follow Ups:

• Re: Re: why a diesel Robert in W. Mi 15:41:39 07/21/03 (0)

Post A Followup Name: E-Mail: Subject: Re: Re: why a diesel Comments: Optional Link URL: Link Title: Optional Image URL: Email Notification: If you check this box, email will be sent to you whenever someone replies to this message. Your email address must be entered above to receive notification. This notification will be cancelled automatically after 2 weeks.

TRACTOR PARTS	TRACTOR MANUALS

We sell tractor parts!  We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]