update on jd 70

johndeereman

Well-known Member
got the 70 running pretty good changed the bushing in distrbutor patched the float (temporary) still was backfiring like out of time or lean on fuel found it to be a fouled plug slapped a different old plug in run great still needs new plugs but otherwise like a new tractor starts first crank of course it did hit 50 dgrees today found the tranny froze up yesterday dont know why yesterday of all days its been alot colder in the last month but o well put a salamander on it got it to move backed it garage overnight with wood stove crankin had 3 gallons of water in it but oil wasnt milky? sits in a 3 sided shed with a good roof gots me baffled but after 71 dollars of new gear oil we are rolling again
 
You bring up a really good point about water in the oil reservoirs. With heavy cast iron engine and transmission pieces, condensation can add quite a bit of water to the inside of your tractor. This can not only damage gears, but also can break off the oil pump drives when the oil pumps have ice in them. In Ohio, we just went from freezing temperatures, to the 60's, virtually overnight. I opened up a barn door today, and you wouldn't believe how quickly large drops of water condensed all over the cold vehicles when the warm air (that can carry more water) came into contact with the cold surfaces. This happens INSIDE the machines as well, and is something to be aware of. Greg
 

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