RI-Jubilee
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I inherited a '53 Golden Jubilee from my grandfather and plan to get it running and eventually restore it top to bottom. Used to ride on the back when I was a kid. It has sat for 12 years outside unfortunately. Recently I decided that it might be good to get it running since I have 52 fenceposts to put in, but only 1 of 4 cylinders had any compression. I pulled the valve cover, and after a couple of weeks of penetrating oil, filling the engine thru the exhaust with diesel/ATF mix, and letting it set, and lots of patience, only 1 of the 3 stuck exhaust valves were freed, so I pulled the head and am researching shops to get the head machined. Cylinders 1 and 4 have quite a bit of rust and pitting and the valve seats need to be machined. Mice had been using the intake and cylinders for seed storage - little buggers!
Unfortunately I damaged #4 valve guide when tapping the valve out with a punch after removing the springs- I hadn't noticed that my tapered pin punch had engaged on the guide and it broke in several pieces when I tapped. Dumb mistake. So I have a lot of questions I was hoping to get some help on.
1. The valve guides I found online
http://www.yesterdaystractors.com/cgi-bin/store/enlarge_pic.cgi?wml_VOKF134G.jpg:VOKF134G
don't have the same shape as what I broke. Was it the valve guide I broke or another part? It seemed to be cast iron and was definitely brittle.
2. How can I evaluate whether the rings are any good if I can't check compression because of bad valves? Do I have to do the valves first then put the head back on to see if I have good rings? If I put the head back on do I have to use a new head gasket? The old one seems undamaged, and smooth.
3. Number 4 pushrod is very slightly bent. Is it advisable to straighten or replace?
4. Should I replace or try to service the water pump?
5. The radiator has held coolant for all these years and it looked brand new when drained, as did the engine oil. But I see a weep in the radiator. Should I just try stop-leak, replace it, solder it, take it to a radiator shop, or what?
6. The rear end (differential housing?) has a crack in the top. Any ideas on how to deal with this? Get a parts tractor with a good casting? I don't see these for sale new anywhere. I'll post a photo.
7. I think I read that I should replace the hydraulic pump with a positive displacement variety. Is that right?
8. The tractor is stock with 6V electrical and standard ignition. I understand that I could change over to 12V and electronic ignition. Anybody know the Pros/Cons to changing over?
9. The gas tank is rusty inside and has some sludge but looks very solid. I cleaned all the rust off the outside and have been reading up on cleaning the inside. Has anybody who has done this got any advice? Maybe best to bite the bullet and buy a new tank?
I'd like to at least get the machine up and running to evaluate what the condition is of the rest of it since I have no idea whether she's all worn out or not. There is a Dearborn Loader which I removed and no running boards.
Appreciate any help. I'll post some photos.
Unfortunately I damaged #4 valve guide when tapping the valve out with a punch after removing the springs- I hadn't noticed that my tapered pin punch had engaged on the guide and it broke in several pieces when I tapped. Dumb mistake. So I have a lot of questions I was hoping to get some help on.
1. The valve guides I found online
http://www.yesterdaystractors.com/cgi-bin/store/enlarge_pic.cgi?wml_VOKF134G.jpg:VOKF134G
don't have the same shape as what I broke. Was it the valve guide I broke or another part? It seemed to be cast iron and was definitely brittle.
2. How can I evaluate whether the rings are any good if I can't check compression because of bad valves? Do I have to do the valves first then put the head back on to see if I have good rings? If I put the head back on do I have to use a new head gasket? The old one seems undamaged, and smooth.
3. Number 4 pushrod is very slightly bent. Is it advisable to straighten or replace?
4. Should I replace or try to service the water pump?
5. The radiator has held coolant for all these years and it looked brand new when drained, as did the engine oil. But I see a weep in the radiator. Should I just try stop-leak, replace it, solder it, take it to a radiator shop, or what?
6. The rear end (differential housing?) has a crack in the top. Any ideas on how to deal with this? Get a parts tractor with a good casting? I don't see these for sale new anywhere. I'll post a photo.
7. I think I read that I should replace the hydraulic pump with a positive displacement variety. Is that right?
8. The tractor is stock with 6V electrical and standard ignition. I understand that I could change over to 12V and electronic ignition. Anybody know the Pros/Cons to changing over?
9. The gas tank is rusty inside and has some sludge but looks very solid. I cleaned all the rust off the outside and have been reading up on cleaning the inside. Has anybody who has done this got any advice? Maybe best to bite the bullet and buy a new tank?
I'd like to at least get the machine up and running to evaluate what the condition is of the rest of it since I have no idea whether she's all worn out or not. There is a Dearborn Loader which I removed and no running boards.
Appreciate any help. I'll post some photos.