Well, the majority will probably disagree with me, but here is what I have done with all my "new" old tractors. This is "real life", been there, done that.
When I first get them home, I run them up to working temp and observe the oil pressure (of course, after I get them running!) Then I immediately drain the oil and change the filter. Fresh HD oil and 1 quart of Rislone. I then run 'em for a while, keeping a close watch on the oil pressure. after what might add up to 15-20 hours of "up to temp" time, I will then drain the oil again and replace the filter. There after, I do normal oil changes with filter and use HD oil. I also flush out the rad at that point as well. Gets fresh antifreeze, corrosion additive, and water.
I have NOT scattered any engines. I have NOT plugged any oil filters. and I DO end up with a fairly clean oil system. About the only complaint I have is that some of the seals do start to leak a bit where previously they didn't. I accept that, and the seals needed to be replaced anyway. Only reason they weren't leaking is because of old sludge. Doesn't always produce leaking seals, but if they were borderline, they leak after the Rislone enema.
Like I said, I am probably in the minority here, but this has been my experience. I guess with a tractor of unknown maintanence or history, I wouldn't necessarily change to HD oil and then go run the snot out of it. Although, if you watch your oil guage, you can determine if you are running into a problem or not regardless of how hard you are working it.
We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]
Today's Featured Article - The David Brown Rose Badge - by Samuel Kennedy. In the 13th century civil war was raging in England. Two English noblemen were involved in a conflict which became known as the War of the Roses. The Duke of York had as his emblem a white rose and the Earl of Lancaster had a red rose. Today the white rose is the official emblem of the county of Yorkshire and the red rose has been adopted by the neighboring county of Lancashire.
... [Read Article]
Latest Ad:
1965 International Harvester McCormick Farmall cub tractor 2,500. Two owner tractor. My grandfather bought new in 1966, then we inherited it. Have all the paperwork original manual and all maintenance records. It starts and moves. Comes with underbelly mower, plough, and some other attachments.
[More Ads]
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.
