JD 2240 injectors

[JerryK]

Hi, I have a JD 2240 3 cyl 51pto hp with about 5600 hours. Uses no oil, and no blowby out the vent tube. Starts easily on only one battery, fires on two cyl's a few times when started cold, then purrs like a kitten. When hot, I get some black smoke at idle, and when you gun it. Seems to have lots of power and runs great other than that. So my question is, I'm thinking injectors...how about you???

 

[JerryK]

I have three new injectors coming in the mail. I will throw them in next Spring...if it ever stops snowing....

 

[dcyrilc]

I have three new injectors coming in the mail. I will throw them in next Spring...if it ever stops snowing....

I also have a 2240 (1980) with unknow hours. The meter stoped at 2860. I just recently purchased the new to me tractor. It is my first tractor. Please post your results after replacing the injectors as I am interested in the results.

Thanks.

 

[JerryK]

Will do, but it will be around April.. I need it for snowblowing now. You have to pull the hood off to get at the injectors, other than that, looks pretty simple. If you need some injectors, you can get 3 new ones for about $101 including shipping from AC Motor Parts [ in Ill. ] on Ebay.. If the following link does not work, search for AR89564, the JDeere part #. Only took two days to get them in the mail. The ad on Ebay says the sale ends in 6 days, but that does not have to mean you can't get them at the same price later...

JOHN DEERE FUEL PENCIL INJECTOR:AR89564 BND NEW - eBay (item 290329509632 end time Jan-02-10 11:44:32 PST)

 

[dcyrilc]

Will do, but it will be around April.. I need it for snowblowing now. You have to pull the hood off to get at the injectors, other than that, looks pretty simple. If you need some injectors, you can get 3 new ones for about $101 including shipping from AC Motor Parts [ in Ill. ] on Ebay.. If the following link does not work, search for AR89564, the JDeere part #. Only took two days to get them in the mail.

No problem. I'm suscribed to this link, so it will come up when anything new is posted.

Pulling the hood is easy. The front bolt on each side is a little tight though. I have mine off right now. I'm finishing rebuilding the power steering and have the cowl out being rebuilt as the bottom was rusted out from battery acid leakage. The machine looks pretty funny with no cowl or hood. John Deere wanted $1210 for a new cowl, so I had a shop I know cut the bottom off and replace it. I just got it back yesterday and they did a fantastic job. I don't expect to need to do injectors anytime soon, but you never know and the more I can learn about my tractor the better.

 

[JerryK]

If you have your hood off, take a good look at the condition of the air intake tube going from your air filters to the intake manifold.. Mine was rubbed a little thin in spots and I wrapped the tube with friction tape to try to make it last longer. The hood moves around a little and rubs on the tube. Also a great time to back wash the radiator..... Gets a lot of stuff sucked into it over time...

 

[dcyrilc]

If you have your hood off, take a good look at the condition of the air intake tube going from your air filters to the intake manifold.. Mine was rubbed a little thin in spots and I wrapped the tube with friction tape to try to make it last longer. The hood moves around a little and rubs on the tube. Also a great time to back wash the radiator..... Gets a lot of stuff sucked into it over time...

I've looked at the rad hose and it's good, but flushing the radiator is a good idea. I'm going to move the tractor outside to presure wash under the cowl area before putting it back together. I may flush the rad too while it's outside.

 

[dcyrilc]

BTW, it's good to meet another 2240 owner.

 

[JerryK]

There are a lot off 2240's and their brothers out there still chuggin... It is a pretty good sized tractor, lots of power and weight in a compact package. Last time I took my hood off, it was because I wanted to replace all the hoses and flush out the radiator... it was summer so I took my time and cleaned everything up like new. A lot of chaff/dirt gets past the screens and pack into the cooling vents in the radiator, and any hydralic leaks/fuel leaks just help cement the stuff in there... Good luck on your power steering, sounds like you are just about done with it..... Jerry

 

[dcyrilc]

Nice looking tractor. Looks like its had a nice home indoors. Mine lived outdoors before I got it and is pretty faded. Is that a Hi/Lo or a Reverser?

 

[JerryK]

Seats don't cost much, I have put a couple on mine... My tractor has the reverser, but only 2 wheel drive. I really like the reverser. But my next tractor will either be a HST or CVT, if I keep blowing snow...

 

[dcyrilc]

Yea, my wife talked about getting me a new seat for Christmas. We'll see if I get it or not. Money has been pretty tight this winter. If not, I'll get one come spring.

I just got mine back in October for my birthday present for myself. So far, I've been prioritizing repairs. The steering was/is first - and the cowl since the steering housing was removed. Next will be the 3PH and all fluids/filters, etc.

Everything else (running wise) is pretty tight. My steering had a full wheel turn of play. And the control for the 3PH doesn't work. The 3PH comes up strong when you start the tractor, but the control doesn't do anything. The only way to lower it is by backing off the rate-of-drop knob until it lowers. I suspect I'll find a disconnected or broken linkage inside when I get to that point.

After that its mostly causmetics. The seat, replacing the faded decals, maybe some new paint, and eventually a new canopy instead of the plywood that was put on top. Who knows, maybe some day I'll try making a cab for it? It will take some thought about what to do between the seat and 3PH though.

 

[JerryK]

I put new tires on mine about 8-9 years ago, and painted the rims when I had the old tires off. Just before that, I had to go thru my 3pt. When you get your 3pt pulled, you will find that almost all the springs are shot, and you have to replace all the spool valve parts and valve seats. Doesn't cost a whole lot. I flushed out the everything in the bottom of the cases once I had it opened up, and put in all new hyd/trans oil. The only thing I failed to do, was replace the seals on the rod that goes thru the bottom of the trans/rear end [where the bottom two arms of the 3pt pivot] to work the draft control. Rig up a hoist/chainfall to lift the 3pt control assy up and it makes it alot easier to get it back together without smashing your fingers.

 

[dcyrilc]

I plan to borrow or buy (harbor freight) a 2 ton engine hoist to remove/replace the 3PH cover. Thanks for the heads up on the 3PH. I'll check all those things while I'm in there.

I drained a little trans oil a couple of days ago just to see how bad it is...That's getting changed SOOOOOON! It is nasty!!!!

 

[dcyrilc]

I picked mine up for $7500 and knew about the steering problem, but not the 3PH. It came with duels for the rear, a new unmounted rear tire, a new mounted front tire, and a new unmounted front tire. The current front tires are rubber filled so I'll run them for a while before they get replaced. It also came with a JD 105 disk, 8ft rear blade, and a new 7ft frontier landscape rake. I thought I got a pretty good deal even with the work it needs.

 

[JerryK]

Cyril, if you want, when you get around to working on your 3pt, I still have all my old parts sales slips. I can scan them and email them to you for reference. Have a safe and happy holiday, Jerry.

 

[dcyrilc]

Cyril, if you want, when you get around to working on your 3pt, I still have all my old parts sales slips. I can scan them and email them to you for reference. Have a safe and happy holiday, Jerry.

Sounds good. I'll probably start that in March, after I get my tax return. I'm budgeting a couple K for things I want to do on the tractor. Including a new seat. My wife said she didn't get me a seat for Christmas because I was suppose to look at it and tell her if it was the right one. I would have sworn I told her it was, but who knows.

Anyway, Merry Christmas.

 

[JerryK]

I thought I worked on my 3point about 9 years ago....but it was 19 and 95.... memory is starting to get fuzzy...

 

[dcyrilc]

I thought I worked on my 3point about 9 years ago....but it was 19 and 95.... memory is starting to get fuzzy...

I know exactly what you mean.... seems like it the winters are getting colder and wetter too...

 

[dcyrilc]

Cyril, if you want, when you get around to working on your 3pt, I still have all my old parts sales slips. I can scan them and email them to you for reference. Have a safe and happy holiday, Jerry.

Looks like I'm starting my 3PH sooner than I expected. I'll be opening it up in a couple of weeks. Go ahead and PM or Email me with what you have for the 3PH and any advise also.