4 Star Diesel

I have a 4 Star diesel that local Ag students are interested in restoring. I got it years ago from a guy who had started to overhaul it but lost interest so it is kind of in pieces. The sheet metal is excellent "EXCEPT", there is a hole cut in the right panel forward of the exhaust hole, about the same size. I was curious if anyone knew why this was cut out at that location and whether it could be fixed or would I have to just find another panel?? Your comments would be greatly appreciated. thank you
 
The second hole likely aligns with the air cleaner allowing the addition of an air stack and pre-cleaner. A good sheet metal repair person should be able to weld in a patch.
 
Hmm, I would let the ag students experement on a Farmall tractor and do the 4 star diesel up right. Very rare tractor.
 
That's what I'd do or a John Deere. Make that 4 star look really pretty and have someone who's good restore it.
 
Thank you all for the comments. After considering them, I contacted a company that specializes in sheet metal restoration in our area. They advised they could repair it ready for paint for around $200.00. I think that's probably fair enough. The tractor is a wide front with serial number 18200021 which, I assume, makes it a 1960 model and the 21st 4Star Diesel made. After reading some other posts, I was hoping that it was a super because it has the chrome strip on top with the chrome V, but as I read further, it appears that the chrome and V were common to all 4 Stars. Since I bought it in pieces, I sure hope I have them all. Thanks again for your comments.
 
I would think the sheetmetal is the least of your problems. 206D motors are very hard to find parts for. Been there done that!
 
Can you post a picture of it? I believe the Supers had the Tach and Speedometer, and the fenders were crown fenders like the M5s. Still is a nice rare tractor, Super or not....
 
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OK, here are a few pics I hope. It has been under a tarp since I've owned it and I covered the engine with foil and a storage container as the tarp started getting holes in it after a few years. It does have the tach/speedometer but doesn't have the M5 fenders. Tag just says 4 Star. I wonder if supers said 4 Star Super?
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I think the 4 Stars had the word Super on the 4 Star decal, but not sure what the tags said on them. What year is it? (yes 2013...lol...I mean the tractor.. :)
 
Being a 1960 does it have the American Bosch pump or the Roosa Master. Roosa is on front Bosch on side.
 
Molinegb,

It has the American Bosch. I believe I have all the pieces, but I just realized it is missing the seat. I have the starter, hydraulic pump, hydraulic unit from under seat, manifold, injections lines, etc. I talked to Welters the other day and they advised that the main thing I needed to be careful about is the pistons. Said if I ruin one of those, it is a problem finding a replacement. I"m sure the engine is stuck after all this time. Would love to hear anyone"s best recommendation for soaking with solvent or whatever while waiting on the ag boys. thanks.
 
Brad,
From my research it appears there were no 4 Star Super diesels. It looks like all 97 made were regular 4 Stars. Supers are called out for gas and LP tractors but none for diesel. A Super would also have a separate speedometer below the tach where your's says "Moline". That's a valuable tractor well worth investing in a nice restoration. Good luck!

Brian
 

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