Posted by Don on March 21, 1998 at 07:29:02:
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
No it is not right to have coolant in the oil. Sounds to me like the push rod sleeves have finally rusted through. If you take the valve cover off is there water leaking? also could be a cracked block. Try the stop leak and if it keeps doing it I'd pull the head and check the push rod sleeves.
Don