Re: OK here is what I found today with the tractor

Posted by K.B.-826 on January 12, 2007 at 22:31:18 from (66.188.209.100):

In Reply to: OK here is what I found today with the tractor... posted by Raleigh Boulware on January 12, 2007 at 15:58:21:

That antifreeze leak from the head gasket under full load is very typical of an older Deere. Can't tell you how many times I've seen that. Fortunatly, they are not hard to fix. Just needs a new head gasket. I do however think you are a bit low on your estimate of $1,000. You'll have that in parts and machine work alone if you do the job right. By this I mean have the head surfaced and inspected for cracks, valves and seats ground, replace the injectors (have never attempted to rebuild a pencil nozzle as an old mechanic who I respect says he's never had luck doing that), head gasket set, misc. parts (thermostats, hoses, mabey a water pump kit while you're at it), and new head bolts (not nessacary for an older 404 but a darn good idea). At least you'll get to inspect the pistons and sleeves while you're in there, and you'll know what you've got when you're done. Try to get the seller to knock $500 or so off of his price.

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