Tore the 3-point pin out of the axle housing! $500 repair

[California]

Rusty oil filters are never a good sign. It's a sign it was " stored 5 years" outside!

That Craigslist Yanmar doesn't look any worse than mine did/does! I was told the same thing, but mine looks more like 10 years outside. it isn't any prettier today but that doesn't seem to affect operation. I don't understand how someone can neglect equipment like that.

I don't like the torn shifter boot on the CL Yanmar. The transmission needs to be drained to get the rainwater out! I see its also missing the right sway chain. I hope nothing else was scavenged off it.

 

[careyo63]

I seen this problem Yrs. ago which I have the long pins I'm pretty sure. Even though having them which I'm still not 100% sure of. Only ones I've actually had out and seen. But I do know I removed them and used "Loctite" when I put them back on. Never a problem with them and did my best to make sure. I was out yesterday and still tight.

 

[Oldpath05]

I'd say as long as rust is not on the inside of the oil filter the tractor is fit and fine........ I'd be concern with getting a longer pin for more housing support.

 

[clemsonfor]

Well at least we have a good look at it, when or if the guy who buys it needs some advice and shows up here!! We can ID it as we will recognize it. Haha

 

[Oldpath05]

Here's a photo that I think shows the 3-point long replacement pin.

It's from a Craigslist ad in southern Oregon. (YM240 stored 5 years. Cranks, won't start, destroyed the starter trying. $1400). That's not a bad price for someone who wants a project to tinker on.

Yanmar YM240 24 hp diesel tractor - farm & garden - by owner - sale

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I'd first consider the parts price list, maybe not much can go wrong with a 2 cylinder but now it needs a starter>> $100.00-200.00, injector pump>>> 2-$300.00, white oil? maybe head casket>>$100.00, cracked head>>>$500.00,,,,,,,, estimated repair parts $1000.00. Cracked block = boat anchor or parts for sale on ebay.

 

[radios1]

I'd first consider the parts price list, maybe not much can go wrong with a 2 cylinder but now it needs a starter>> $100.00-200.00, injector pump>>> 2-$300.00, white oil? maybe head casket>>$100.00, cracked head>>>$500.00,,,,,,,, estimated repair parts $1000.00. Cracked block = boat anchor or parts for sale on ebay.

cracked heads and blocks can be welded.

 

[clemsonfor]

If it had a cracked block you could part it out and recoup all your purchase price if you were smart with it and we're patient and marketed it.

 

[California]

I'd first consider the parts price list, maybe not much can go wrong with a 2 cylinder but now it needs a starter>> $100.00-200.00, injector pump>>> 2-$300.00, white oil? maybe head casket>>$100.00, cracked head>>>$500.00,,,,,,,, estimated repair parts $1000.00. Cracked block = boat anchor or parts for sale on ebay.

I took exactly that gamble when I bought my YM240 in 2003. The seller just barely got it started as he ran a good battery down to weak. Dashboard warning lights were dangling by my knee, fuel filter assembly had been discarded and replaced with what was likely a lawn mower filter. Both headlights bashed out. Left brake stuck when pressed, I nearly looped in a circle when I demo'ed it. Every bolt on the tractor loose, it squeaked and rattled as it rolled along. The front wheels were cracked! I can't imagine the abuse this tractor has seen.

I spent a month renovating it. Luckily at the time there was an importer of "rebuilt" (Vietnam repaint) Yanmars nearby and I bought most everything I needed off their many warranty return tractors parked out back. Wheels, headlights, fuel filter assembly etc. A couple hundred $.

Later I bought a new starter off Ebay (China replica, $89) and years later new OEM injectors from a local diesel shop. That initial renovation was in 2003, this axle housing repair is the first significant repair since then.

Yanmar quality is excellent, simply catching up all the ignored maintenance is likely (not certain!) all that thing needs. If it were me I would carry over a fresh battery and fresh fuel and try to get it running to verify no major problems. Hopefully the next owner's experience will be as good as my experience with that model Yanmar.

Fuel filter the good ol boy American farmer had substituted. I don't know why he discarded the old assembly - the filter element is listed by Wix etc.

OEM fuel filter assembly from the VN 'rebuilt' vendor (had wrong fuel bowl) and the correct US bowl and element from Hoyetractor. Under $50 project.

Hopefully the new owner of that CL Yanmar won't have more to deal with than I did. If he's lucky it is fundamentally sound but severely neglected and a little tinkering will put it in service.

 

[Oldpath05]

cracked heads and blocks can be welded.

Some can but most cant, and then it's a 50/50 shot............

 

[Oldpath05]

If it had a cracked block you could part it out and recoup all your purchase price if you were smart with it and we're patient and marketed it.

One can do well parting out tractor parts or any parts on ebay, speaking from person experience.............