1950 JD A Oil Questions

I am sorry if this topic has been covered before. I tried to search for it but no luck. Anyway I have gotten my dad's A running, he passed away 12/26/19. This was the next one in line he wanted to get started after sitting several years.
I loosened oil level plug nothing ran out, so I removed it. Some oil on the tapered end still none ran out. I had just moved to level ground and shut it off. Should I have waited before checking? What type & weight oil should I add? Again appololigies for a repeat post. Appreciate your answer.
 
Not sure if it would have mattered whether you waited or not. But if in doubt, go ahead and wait a while and check it again. You should not have to remove that plug entirely, just loosen it a bit.

As far as what oil to use, whatever you are using in your other tractors should work here--10w30, 15w40, straight 30, any of those would work. I assume you are planning to change the oil, or just top off what's in it? I would have changed it right away.
 
(reply to post at 18:13:17 07/23/20)
Thanks for the help.
Engine oil was what I was checking. How mant quarts for an engine oil change? Since gear oil has been mentioned what weight for it and where is the check point for it? Plan to run it awhile to see if any thing shows up that needs attention before changing fluids.
 
It's not uncommon for these old tractors to burn or leak some oil. Because theres obviously no dipstick, if no oil runs out of the check plug theres no telling how low it is. Just open it up and slowly pour some in until it runs out.
 
Here is the filler plug for the rear end. Add gear oil to this level.

As an FYI, if you do not have an owner's manual for this tractor, you should get one. It covers all this stuff.

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The operators manual for your tractor is [b:654c4848f0]OM-R2001R[/b:654c4848f0].

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Note that the manual also covers the 1948 Model A.

Take a look at the our lubrication checklist below from information provided in the manual.

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Hope this helps.
 
(quoted from post at 09:07:23 07/24/20) The operators manual for your tractor is [b:1b5ba3a377]OM-R2001R[/b:1b5ba3a377].

<img src="https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/cvphotos/cvphoto51305.jpg">

Note that the manual also covers the 1948 Model A.

Take a look at the our lubrication checklist below from information provided in the manual.

<img src="https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/cvphotos/cvphoto51306.jpg">

Hope this helps.
Serial numbers is 658784 so I assume from chart manual is OM-R2002R. Would you have a lube chart from that manual?
 
James , I have to compliment you on your excellent knowledge , illustrations , and computer skills. You are always on these John Deere questions with a great understandable answer. We should change your user name to “John Deere Encyclopedia”. Good Job on your part once again.
 
Thanks for the compliment.

Created a lubrication check list for each of our tractors many years ago.

Just print out all the information on a single sheet of paper and carry it to the shop.

No worries about forgetting anything and no problems if the paper gets oily or dirty.

My memory is not what it once was, so I type the important stuff, scan illustrations, and take photos better than the ones in the manuals when doing the task.

I was fortunate to be given a computer in the early 1980s and taught myself how to use it.

Spent the next 30 years consulting and teaching desktop applications; primarily spreadsheets and databases.

I approach the YT forum as a distance/online learning opportunity for me.

Gives me an opportunity to "[i:654c4848f0]learn what you need and share what you know[/i:654c4848f0]" with others.
 
"[b:654c4848f0][i:654c4848f0]Serial numbers is 658784 so I assume from chart manual is OM-R2002R[/i:654c4848f0][/b:654c4848f0]"

Yes, the manual for your tractor is [b:654c4848f0]OM-R2002R[/b:654c4848f0].

"[b:654c4848f0][i:654c4848f0]Would you have a lube chart from that manual?[/i:654c4848f0][/b:654c4848f0]"

Yes.

Take a look at the information below for our 1952 Model A.

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Hope this helps.
 
A old mechanic that has worked on some of my tractors says straight 30 weight high detergent. Today's oil is so much better than what they had in the
40's and 50's.
 

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