Getting to know my D21

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   Very recently purchased a D21. We had a new 7060 on the farm so I have been around a 426, not quite the same i know. When the tractor was delivered early on a frosty morning I discovered what I thought no manifold heater, was afraid it wasn't going to start. Cranked her over just a little smoke was rolling. I was concerned about the batteries giving out so my brother grabbed a either can and gave a very small whiff and she fired right up,whew. Subsequent morning's she starts without either and surprising quick. Yesterday as soon as I hit the button it was running and idiling smoothly. I went to the blowby tube with the engine half throttle couldn't see or feel anything.
I have overhauled many 435,465 and Spicer five speed transmissions, I know not the same. I can feel in the lever going into gear,smooth gear contact then going further into gear like a freshly overhauled transmission with new gears should. I have a very steep county road hill that I have been up and down in every gear hi and low without any indication it wants to jump out and just as important no nasty sounds from the rear end.
The seller wasn't quite so honest when I asked specific questions. One thing that really stands out I asked if the spindles were welded, no he said, guess what welded and there is a lean so I hope I can grind the weld off and get in there and rebush. Also what really gets me the left brake pedal goes to the floor and park brake is bound. Discovered the linkage rusted and broken tip laying in the cavity along with bound up linkage going to the left brake. 
I was raised to be honest. I have learned throughout my life it doesn't bother most people to bold face lie. Always gave older people respect but have found out some are just better at telling lies.

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whatscooking Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 08 Oct 2017 Location: Indiana Points: 78	Post Options Post Reply Quote whatscooking Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Getting to know my D21 Posted: 4 hours 21 minutes ago at 4:18am
	Very recently purchased a D21. We had a new 7060 on the farm so I have been around a 426, not quite the same i know. When the tractor was delivered early on a frosty morning I discovered what I thought no manifold heater, was afraid it wasn't going to start. Cranked her over just a little smoke was rolling. I was concerned about the batteries giving out so my brother grabbed a either can and gave a very small whiff and she fired right up,whew. Subsequent morning's she starts without either and surprising quick. Yesterday as soon as I hit the button it was running and idiling smoothly. I went to the blowby tube with the engine half throttle couldn't see or feel anything. I have overhauled many 435,465 and Spicer five speed transmissions, I know not the same. I can feel in the lever going into gear,smooth gear contact then going further into gear like a freshly overhauled transmission with new gears should. I have a very steep county road hill that I have been up and down in every gear hi and low without any indication it wants to jump out and just as important no nasty sounds from the rear end. The seller wasn't quite so honest when I asked specific questions. One thing that really stands out I asked if the spindles were welded, no he said, guess what welded and there is a lean so I hope I can grind the weld off and get in there and rebush. Also what really gets me the left brake pedal goes to the floor and park brake is bound. Discovered the linkage rusted and broken tip laying in the cavity along with bound up linkage going to the left brake. I was raised to be honest. I have learned throughout my life it doesn't bother most people to bold face lie. Always gave older people respect but have found out some are just better at telling lies.

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Allis dave Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 10 May 2012 Location: Northern IN Points: 3116	Post Options Post Reply Quote Allis dave Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 3 hours 12 minutes ago at 5:27am
	You may have a few issues, but it sounds like you have a nice tractor. Good luck and enjoy your new D21.

darrel in ND Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 22 Nov 2009 Location: Hebron, ND Points: 8766	Post Options Post Reply Quote darrel in ND Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 2 hours 31 minutes ago at 6:08am
	Sounds like a win to me. The brakes shouldn't be that hard to repair. Spindle; I think should be pretty straightforward. Good luck with it! Darrel

RedHeeler79 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Silver Level Joined: 09 Sep 2023 Location: NE Kansas Points: 239	Post Options Post Reply Quote RedHeeler79 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 1 hour 45 minutes ago at 6:54am
	It’s way too common for sellers to bend the truth or flat out lie about the machine they want to be rid of. It’s also pretty unrealistic to expect a machine that’s somewhere in the 50-70 year old range (or even older) to be free of all problems, even if appearing to be completely restored. Unfortunately, most of us have been burned to some degree or another on tractor deals. It sounds like you got a really solid, nice tractor bought, for the most part. Enjoy the ownership experience! Edited by RedHeeler79 - 1 hour 43 minutes ago at 6:56am

IBWD MIke Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 08 Apr 2012 Location: Newton Ia. Points: 4256	Post Options Post Reply Quote IBWD MIke Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 1 hour 41 minutes ago at 6:58am
	Welded spindles is a huge red flag to me when tractor shopping! There is a lot of high-alloy steels in a tractor, or implement. There is a lot more to a good weld repair than just crank up the old buzz-box and hit 'er with some 6013! Not to mention that we can not remove the steering arm now to work on anything else.....