Off color qustions
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Topic: Off color qustions
Posted By: Wdtractorman
Subject: Off color qustions
Date Posted: 19 Oct 2016 at 2:27pm
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I just traded for a b john deere, I know,I know lol. But any way it needs a head replaced. I've got a head gasket set for it and it has copper washers that go under the head nuts, there studs and nuts. Anyway I'v been told that I have to have lead washers instead, my qustion is will the copper ones work or do I need the lead ones? Also what are they for? I'm well ashamed of myself allready and iv tryed another website that wasn't very helpful, also very hard to use lol. If it makes anyone feel better I traded a h farmall to it, and I'm hoping it will help lead to a few allis the same guy has 3 wd's and a b in a barn that going to be sold lol 
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Posted By: thendrix
Date Posted: 19 Oct 2016 at 2:59pm
Well fellas, should we make the traitor change his name to JDBtractorman? Maybe turncoat?  Seems to me the only difference would be the copper corroding. Then again, the lead may o the same. I don't know ------------- "Farming is a business that makes a Las Vegas craps table look like a regular paycheck" Ronald Reagan |
Posted By: Gerald J.
Date Posted: 19 Oct 2016 at 4:15pm
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The washers may be under the nuts to seal them to the head so the coolant doesn't run out. Lead would seal at a lower torque than copper and react less with moisture, but probably lead will cold flow over time and lead to more leaks than copper. A splash of green paint (JD classic green) should slow copper corrosion. Gerald J. |
Posted By: JD Dan
Date Posted: 19 Oct 2016 at 4:27pm
| Wd, you must use lead washers. The lead squashes into the threads on the stud and out to the head for a final seal should head gasket have a mishap in that area. Congrats on the new color. Any questions don't hesitate to ask |
Posted By: CrestonM
Date Posted: 19 Oct 2016 at 4:55pm
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I don't know much about the 2 cylinders, but I'm not going to bash them. They are good tractors (Not as good as Allis) for their time (A whole lot more dependable than the new JDs. I speak from experience) Congrats on your new machine! Personally, I'd like a styled G (But don't remember which year). Dad grew up on one.
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Posted By: Wdtractorman
Date Posted: 19 Oct 2016 at 4:56pm
| Dan, that's what kinda figured. I wonder why it comes with the copper instead of the lead |
Posted By: JD Dan
Date Posted: 19 Oct 2016 at 5:14pm
| Must be banking on good gasket seal? |