190 XT series II, questions

Having a 190 XT delievered today....

Here is what I know....

 

Its a 1968 190 XT diesel, the serial number starts as 208XX Making it a series II.

 

I believe later decals were added on the sides (See the series III decals on hood).

 

The tranny does jump gears. I was also told that the engine does run, but just before I bought it, the engine went down to an idle only....Could this be the fuel pump going out? Engine oil looks clean, no water/grey color.

 

Tires are decent, around 70%, smaller fronts were added looks like. Also, the fuel tank looks like it was removed and repainted.

 

Tach says 1500 hours, I cannot be certain thats right, but thats what it says.

 

Notice the flat top fenders (Were they only on series II?)

 

Also, am I right in saying that series II were the fewest produced? Around 3,000??

 

I will have more questions, And will take better pics than these cell phone pics tonight.

 

And, what is it worth now? And if I get the fuel pump straightened out what is it worth?

 

Thanks!! Don

 

 

 

going down to an idle is an indication the fuel injection pump needs serviced.

Just my opinion , but i think these tractors - series 2 - shift better than the series 3 machines in the transmission ; on the series 3 and 200 tractors on the ones i,ve run they never seem to shift very smooth, always binding

Acutually, the tires are 18.4 x 34" and there is only one rear weight, on the landside wheel. My guess was for plowing.

Got her running today! Runs really good, and has no idle issue that I could tell!

Edited by Don(MI) - 04 Feb 2012 at 6:38pm