FrogCreekRanch
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I have a 1959 D14 that has been in the family since my great-grandpa owned his A-C dealership. I am guessing it has anywhere from 3000-4000 total hours on it, and it has never been overhauled to my knowledge. It is starting to burn a decent amount of oil, has a slight miss on acceleration/load, and I can tell a general loss of power as well. While I don't think it's in need of a major overhaul just yet, I wanted to get some advice on things to start looking at.
Aside from regular wear and tear maintenance items, what things should I start testing to see if it needs work? Compression test? Head work? Valve adjustment? If an overhaul is needed down the road, what overhaul kits are recommended?
This tractor has worked it's entire life and I want to get another 50 years out of it.
Thanks!
Aside from regular wear and tear maintenance items, what things should I start testing to see if it needs work? Compression test? Head work? Valve adjustment? If an overhaul is needed down the road, what overhaul kits are recommended?
This tractor has worked it's entire life and I want to get another 50 years out of it.
Thanks!