I came across this in another thread from 2011. I am putting it here so I can sort through it later. Not sure I understand it yet but will try to take it piece at a time.
Any translation appreciated. I don't want to sink much money in this thing if it's a going to be a sinkhole. Just need to educate myself on what each of these issues means and how to evaluate.
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"I think all the 2030's were built in Dubuque Iowa. The 2030 became the 2440, which was built in Dubuque for 4+ years before it saw a minor re-design, and production moved to Mannheim Germany. 2030 and 2440 had a 219cu in deere 4-cylinder diesel that among other things, was EXTREMELY vulnerable to "wet sleeve pitting" resulting from a combination of issues, not least of which is uncleaned block castings and cavitation. Look CLOSELY at the amount of blow by (tube pointing down just in front of left corner of operator platform) Also look CLOSELY at the engine oil for signs of contamination (coolant leaking into crankcase)
60hp on the pto, but not exactly a torque monster. Gotta keep it up on the pipe, no hard lugging. Lug it down below 1700 rpm and it falls flat on its face in a heavy pull. (I've owned a '79 2440 since it was new, and now also have a 2640)
Rear brakes can be a horid nightmare if anyone ever put the wrong oil in the rear end....Brakes shed linings which end up caught on hydraulic pump pick up screen.
You'll find an oil filler cap behind and under the seat. Remove the cap, shine a flashlight in the opening while someone works the 3-point lift. If you see ANY oil (usually in the form of a blowing mist), pack up your flashlight and run! "
Any translation appreciated. I don't want to sink much money in this thing if it's a going to be a sinkhole. Just need to educate myself on what each of these issues means and how to evaluate.
QUOTE
"I think all the 2030's were built in Dubuque Iowa. The 2030 became the 2440, which was built in Dubuque for 4+ years before it saw a minor re-design, and production moved to Mannheim Germany. 2030 and 2440 had a 219cu in deere 4-cylinder diesel that among other things, was EXTREMELY vulnerable to "wet sleeve pitting" resulting from a combination of issues, not least of which is uncleaned block castings and cavitation. Look CLOSELY at the amount of blow by (tube pointing down just in front of left corner of operator platform) Also look CLOSELY at the engine oil for signs of contamination (coolant leaking into crankcase)
60hp on the pto, but not exactly a torque monster. Gotta keep it up on the pipe, no hard lugging. Lug it down below 1700 rpm and it falls flat on its face in a heavy pull. (I've owned a '79 2440 since it was new, and now also have a 2640)
Rear brakes can be a horid nightmare if anyone ever put the wrong oil in the rear end....Brakes shed linings which end up caught on hydraulic pump pick up screen.
You'll find an oil filler cap behind and under the seat. Remove the cap, shine a flashlight in the opening while someone works the 3-point lift. If you see ANY oil (usually in the form of a blowing mist), pack up your flashlight and run! "
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