Long term tractor storage

GeneMO · Jan 29, 2009

I parked my F-14 about 10 years ago due to a non working fuel pump.

Work, family and health issues and general procrastination have kept it sidelined all these years. It's sheded and I turn it over with the crank every few months.

I hope to get it back on line this spring.

What do you guys do when you know you have to store one?

What tips do you have for bringing one out of mothballs?

Not a pressing issue but was just trying to help ohiojim by posting a tractor post. And really would like some tips.

Thanks, Gene

GordoSD · Jan 29, 2009

Before you start it and drive it I would look closely at the fluids. Thay have now "settled" down. Water at the bottom, particles at the bottom etc. You don't want to mix the fluids up at this point. You can drain the water off the tranny, drop the pan and get the sludge out.
Get the junk from the bottom of the radiator.

Gordo

JMS/.MN · Jan 29, 2009

Verify the anti-freeze or drain it. Block up the tractor to take weight off of the tires. Put ATF in the cylinders. Drain the fuel tank. Clean residue from any cavities that mice might use for their new home.

rrlund · Jan 29, 2009

Geez,old is sure missing out. This was his favorite subject.

Mathias NY · Jan 29, 2009

All good things posted so far. I also remove the rocker cover to make sure all the valves are free and pour some fresh oil on the rockers and valve guides to help eliminate a dry start.

If you have a way of building oil pressure before you start it, that would also help prevent a dry start. I've towed a couple tractors in gear with the ignition off to make sure the oil pump is working. I don't think an F-14 had an electric starter, otherwise that is an easier method. i don't have the ambition to use a hand crank for that, even with the plugs removed...

glennster · Jan 29, 2009

ere ya go gene, this is from a manual i have that was written by r.i. shaw, professor of farm machinery in 1942, from the department of agricultural engineering at the illinois experiment station. well, thats what it says in the book, from 1942, so i think it should cover your f series.
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Anonymous-0 · Jan 29, 2009

If you did not plug all opening take a shop vac to them.Amazing how much junk mice can stuff into a small hole.

Anonymous-0 · Jan 29, 2009

Unless you ran it out of fuel before parking it, your carburator will probably be all gummed up. The gasoline turns to varnish or something, really sticky black stuff, your fuel lines may be plugged up too. I left a garden tractor sitting for some time and I had to replace the rubber fuel line and clean the carb with lacquer thinner. just my thoughts. j

Long term tractor storage

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