Posted by Wes J on March 20, 1998 at 20:45:29:
In Reply to: Help! JD "B" has antifreeze in the crankcase posted by Mark on March 20, 1998 at 18:43:53:
: Just bought a JD "B". Flushed the cooling system and tranny oil first last month and about an hour ago I went to change the engine oil. As I loosened the oil drain plug, approx. 2 cups of antifreeze dripped out before it turned to oil. I am definitely upset.
: Is this a major internal overhaul or is it normal leakage for this model tractor. I estimate it has been 100 hours since the last oil change. Is two cups antifreeze in 100 hrs no big deal? If I drain this antifreeze regularly, can I keep running the tractor?
: I don't have the skills, time or tools to tear apart the motor. How much does something like this cost in hours and parts to fix? I plan on using it about 20 hours per year to cut fields.
: I am not a heavy duty mechanic but I am religious about keeping my toys maintained, and so, this is will be a major bummer for me if it is serious.
: Grateful for advice,
: Mark
Mark, suggest you drain oil (and filter if there is one),add fresh oil, then start your tractor and add Bars-Leak to the radiator. Let it run for at lease 1/2 hour and you may cure your leak. It sounds like a minor head gasket leak, but then I'm not a JD specialist. I did it with Ford 9N about a year ago and it stopped the leak.