Farmer1715
New User
So my main tractor (JD 4240) has lost a lot of power over the last year, overheats quickly, and blows blueish smoke at startup. I put it aside when it started happening and I believe it needs an overhaul.
I asked a my local tractor repair and they quoted me around 10,000$ to do an overhaul on it, I can't afford that at the moment but I have to have this tractor running for spring.
I'm considering doing an inframe overhaul myself, with the kit (~1500$)
My question is do you think that a newbie like me could tackle this big of a job? I do most of my older vehicle and tractor repairs myself, rebuilding carbs, distributers and all that little stuff. My dad and I are very mechanically inclined and can figure most things out after some trial and error. I have lots of tools and a big shop to do this in.
do you have any tips or tricks to doing overhauls that I should take note of? is this too big of a for someone whos never taken apart an engine this far before? any specific things to take note of when disassembling/reassembling?
any input would be appreciated
I asked a my local tractor repair and they quoted me around 10,000$ to do an overhaul on it, I can't afford that at the moment but I have to have this tractor running for spring.
I'm considering doing an inframe overhaul myself, with the kit (~1500$)
My question is do you think that a newbie like me could tackle this big of a job? I do most of my older vehicle and tractor repairs myself, rebuilding carbs, distributers and all that little stuff. My dad and I are very mechanically inclined and can figure most things out after some trial and error. I have lots of tools and a big shop to do this in.
do you have any tips or tricks to doing overhauls that I should take note of? is this too big of a for someone whos never taken apart an engine this far before? any specific things to take note of when disassembling/reassembling?
any input would be appreciated