Re: John Deere Model G, s/n55272

Posted by buickanddeere on August 11, 2004 at 18:58:24 from (64.10.41.24):

In Reply to: Re: John Deere Model G, s/n55272 posted by jon on August 11, 2004 at 16:47:36:

You really like the idea of running on diesel rather than kerosene/Jet A or gasoline?
Winter #1 diesel operates far better than the heavier #2 summer fuel oil. The engine has to be kept very hot, hot plugs, heavy continous work and drain the engine oil more often on diesel.
The very low 4.15 to 1 compression ratio, heated intake manifold and combustion chamber swirl from a huge "eyebrow" cast into the combustion chamber. Allows these spark ignition engines to warm up on gasoline and then switch over to "fuel".
Much fewer head aches to just run her on gasoline for use as an odd jobs tractor during the busy season.
The previously mentioned pistons,manifold & tuning will help. However at full power ploughing, she will lick up about 4 gallons per hour on gasoline making either 38 or 50 HP. That"s stock and converted to gasoline ratings.
If the price is right and she"s intact, those old G"s are collectable. Would be a crime if she was cut up for scrap steel to China.

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