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Mike James 08-05-2012 14:39:08 68.95.138.131 Report to Moderator	I am lookjing for a tractor to mow about 7 acres of propery I own. I saw the tractor listed below on Craigs List, but am concerned about working on a diesel. The mechanical's I could probably deal with, but I am worried about the fuel system (Injectors & pump) and the availablity of parts. Any advice? The listing is below (hope it works), and says the engine starts but has blue smoke. http://dallas.craigslist.org/sdf/grd/3185572882.html Thanks for any sugestions. [Reply]   [No Email]
soundguy 08-06-2012 06:41:48 184.233.58.22 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford 801 Diesel Tractor in reply to Mike James, 08-05-2012 14:39:08   good price for sure.. but as mentioned. reading between the lines and seeing the cans.. i'd bet on it being an ether addict.. and likely haivng bad rings. soundguy [Reply]  [No Email]
showcrop 08-05-2012 18:15:55 75.67.231.80 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford 801 Diesel Tractor in reply to Mike James, 08-05-2012 14:39:08   The fact that the pump is painted blue is a strong indication that it is either a replacement or a rebuild. which would reduce the likelihood of need of work on it. I agree about the ether and that it looks like a very good price. [Reply]  [No Email]
Ultradog MN 08-05-2012 15:45:43 70.56.164.140 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford 801 Diesel Tractor in reply to Mike James, 08-05-2012 14:39:08   That would be a real good model to own for your purposes. Plenty of power, easy on fuel, very reliable and good parts availability. Those rear tires look good too which is a plus. It does worry me to see the two cans of starting fluid on right running board though. That's never a good sign. Not that a little oil burning is a big deal. My concern would be possible damage caused by the ether. I guess I would look closely at the oil pressure - what's it reading both cold and hot and at idle and at 3/4 throttle. If the oil pressure is good I would risk the top end. That price is right for sure. Around here it would be listed for more like 3 times that much. Dunno. Do you know anyone who knows these tractors, or diesels in general that could look at it with you? It would be a good model to own... Here's the link [Reply]  [No Email]
Texasmark1 08-07-2012 06:12:15 67.142.175.26 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford 801 Diesel Tractor in reply to Ultradog MN, 08-05-2012 15:45:43   On the cans of starting fluid: I live in N. Tx. and one balmy spring day I was looking at a 3000D. The guy selling it had to shoot it to get it started. Didn't think much of it, thought like a gasoline engine that may have been sitting for awhile just an aspect of sitting on the lot. Well, after 6 months of having starting problems and an engine over haul that required all new pistons due to the excessive wear in the ring groves, and a lot of bucks, I realized that if you need ether in anything but the coldest weather, you have a worn out engine and low compression. Word to the wise! Mark [Reply]  [No Email]