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Dear Group,

I have a couple tractors (located in SF Bay Area) that I will need to move or sell or something very soon. One is a D4 and other a Two Ton. I will post in the for sale section in a few days if I can't move them. The problem is that the property has been sold and don't want the buyer to claim them.

The tractors belong to my brother who is too ill to ever play with them again (that the heart break part) and the reason I don't know much about the machines.

First, the D4 is a 2T and I want to know where to check the engine oil. Above the elect pony there is a cap that says "Oil Here". Oil for the pony I assume but where do I check the engine Oil? I see a dip stick in the pony but not the engine. I have started the D4 a number of times but not since his illness made him unable to go to the property, therefore it has been a number of years. I am concerned with steering also but there is enough room to un-stick a clutch or so I think.

Any help will be great!!!

Rich

PS If anyone local is interested in helping me move them, I would of course pay for that service. Mountain View, CA 94040
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Tue, Nov 6, 2012 5:31 AM
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Here is a post from 2007 that shows the D4 [URL= http://www.acmoc.org/bb/showthread.php?594-D-4-steering-problem&p=3771&highlight=#post3771[/URL]

Rich
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Tue, Nov 6, 2012 5:38 AM
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Here is a post from 2007 that shows the D4 [URL= http://www.acmoc.org/bb/showthread.php?594-D-4-steering-problem&p=3771&highlight=#post3771[/URL]

Rich
Sorry to hear of your situation, I hope it works out well for you. Years ago....well...decades ago I lived just a stones throw from Mountain View. I'm too far to help, but I know others are nearby....hopefully someone will pipe up.
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Tue, Nov 6, 2012 8:05 AM
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Sorry to hear of your situation, I hope it works out well for you. Years ago....well...decades ago I lived just a stones throw from Mountain View. I'm too far to help, but I know others are nearby....hopefully someone will pipe up.
Group,

I found the main engine dip stick and it looks good. New battery and the pony started for a short time I had the gas off because it was a little late. Didn't want a visit from the local police.

Next Question: the oil in the pony is too high on the dip stick. How does one drain a little out??

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Rich
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Tue, Nov 6, 2012 9:13 AM
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Group,

I found the main engine dip stick and it looks good. New battery and the pony started for a short time I had the gas off because it was a little late. Didn't want a visit from the local police.

Next Question: the oil in the pony is too high on the dip stick. How does one drain a little out??

Thanks,

Rich
I would just change it. It is only about 2 quarts.
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Tue, Nov 6, 2012 9:21 AM
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Group,

I found the main engine dip stick and it looks good. New battery and the pony started for a short time I had the gas off because it was a little late. Didn't want a visit from the local police.

Next Question: the oil in the pony is too high on the dip stick. How does one drain a little out??

Thanks,

Rich
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Here are a few pictures of the Two Ton. One before the blade with my brother at controls. Someone had converted it to regular levers rather than a Two Ton bar before my father bought it for the orchard. The second is the crank during new bearings and rings. The last picture is with me driving and the blade my brother built.
I hope you all can bear with me "crying in my beer". Just good memories of good times.

Rich
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Tue, Nov 6, 2012 9:31 AM
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I would just change it. It is only about 2 quarts.


Okay I can do two quarts but where is the drain plug????????

Rich
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Tue, Nov 6, 2012 9:35 AM
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Okay I can do two quarts but where is the drain plug????????

Rich
On the right hand side of the pilot motor }Sitting on the machine } there should be a pipe with a bung in the end of it coming out under the head on the pilot motor .That should be the Sump drain.
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Tue, Nov 6, 2012 10:13 AM
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On the right hand side of the pilot motor }Sitting on the machine } there should be a pipe with a bung in the end of it coming out under the head on the pilot motor .That should be the Sump drain.
Hey IBRich,

Give me a call 415-720-5936. I am in Petaluma. I can help you next week end if you wish. I have transports also.-glen
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Tue, Nov 6, 2012 12:21 PM
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Hey IBRich,

Give me a call 415-720-5936. I am in Petaluma. I can help you next week end if you wish. I have transports also.-glen
Glen,
I don't care what oil slick says about you. Youre' ok in my book!
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Wed, Nov 7, 2012 9:39 AM
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Glen,
I don't care what oil slick says about you. Youre' ok in my book!
I finally found the drain plug. The engine skirts (I am sure that isn't the correct name) blocked the view of the plug. The pipe doesn't line up with hole the sheet metal, a small matter at this time. I spoke with Glen and he confirmed the drain plug location. He went over the procedure for starting the diesel engine. I have done it but did I do it correctly? Not really. It was great to talk him and be right along side of the tractor. Today after my morning meetings I will try and start the D4.

If all goes well I will pull the Two Ton out into sun and take some pictures.

Rich
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Wed, Nov 7, 2012 10:11 PM
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