Hello out there. I'm new to this discussion board and just bought my son a 1941 John Deere Model H. I want to drain, flush, and refill all the fluids. I was wondering whether or not synthetic oils and lubricants can be used? I know they have a tendency to find fissures and or other small imperfections in gaskets as opposed to conventional lubricants. Anyone with any experiences, whether good or bad please help me out. Thanks in advance.
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IndianaRed
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I wouldn't spend the money on it, they don't need it. A lot of people say these old engines need a little extra zinc for the lifters, like Rotella has. But the oil of today is already a lot better than what was available when thet were built.
Detergent 10-30, 10-40, or 15-40 is what most are using.
Detergent 10-30, 10-40, or 15-40 is what most are using.
Thanks guys. I appreciate the input. I"m glad I don"t have to spend a fortune on syn. I have an JDpubs owners manual and parts breakdown manual. On a similar subject. Where do you stand on the ethanol issue? Do you spend the money to put something like Stabil or Lucas ethanol remover in the fuel?
Zachary Hoyt
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I always use regular E10 in the Massey 35 and Farmall H, the Farmall was designed to run on distillate tractor fuel when warm, so E10 should be paradise compared to that.
Zach
Zach
I prefer to use the marine formula (blue) Sta-bil.
It is advertised as being helpful with dispersing moisture.
I haven't tried the Lucas, it may also be good.
Perhaps the problem isn't so much the ethanol, but rather that moisture (water) can hide in the mix, making the water the problem.
It is advertised as being helpful with dispersing moisture.
I haven't tried the Lucas, it may also be good.
Perhaps the problem isn't so much the ethanol, but rather that moisture (water) can hide in the mix, making the water the problem.
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I have a JD620 and have run e85 in it for several years with no issues.
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