New to me 226D

Johndeere3720 · May 19, 2021

Posted this on my other thread but figured I’d start a new thread for the “new” tractor. This one is a Yanmar YM226D, let’s just say it needs some love.

- Clutch releases basically at the bottom of the pedal (can’t shift ranges or into the PTO when running)
- front axle pivot is pretty worn out
- previous owner ran it out of fuel yesterday so it takes a while to start and it struggles to stay running, no blow by though when it warms up
- radiator top is a bit crushed
- dummy lights are broke out and the lights don’t work (not a huge surprise)
- 3 point is missing a few parts but still fairly complete
- 4wd lever does nothing, it flops around like it’s not connected to anything and the tractor is stuck in 4wd
- Tach cable is broken so hours are unknown

All this being said I see potential in this tractor, working on creating a list to start ordering parts from Hoye Tractor. Focusing more so on the clutch and 4wd lever at the moment. If all goes well this will probably replace the 186D, mainly liked this tractor for its added weight and length which could help it handle the mower better.

careyo63 · May 19, 2021

That one looks to have found a nice Hm............ Nice find!!

bmaverick · May 19, 2021

Johndeere3720 said:
Posted this on my other thread but figured I’d start a new thread for the “new” tractor. This one is a Yanmar YM226D, let’s just say it needs some love.

- Clutch releases basically at the bottom of the pedal (can’t shift ranges or into the PTO when running)
- front axle pivot is pretty worn out
- previous owner ran it out of fuel yesterday so it takes a while to start and it struggles to stay running, no blow by though when it warms up
- radiator top is a bit crushed
- dummy lights are broke out and the lights don’t work (not a huge surprise)
- 3 point is missing a few parts but still fairly complete
- 4wd lever does nothing, it flops around like it’s not connected to anything and the tractor is stuck in 4wd
- Tach cable is broken so hours are unknown

All this being said I see potential in this tractor, working on creating a list to start ordering parts from Hoye Tractor. Focusing more so on the clutch and 4wd lever at the moment. If all goes well this will probably replace the 186D, mainly liked this tractor for its added weight and length which could help it handle the mower better.

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There is a long list of parts and suppliers on the Yanmar Tractor Owners Group. Compare pricing and shipping costs too.

The link is in my signature. Once part of the Yanmar community over there, in the left column click on WIKI > RESOURCE PAGE

Williy · May 19, 2021

Here are some web sites so you can compare
prices and the YM Yanmar tractors are easy to
work on! old yanmar traactor parts sale at at DuckDuckGo

willy

YanmarFever · May 19, 2021

Wow, it looks like Yanmar fever bit you real good.
I know, it takes one to know one, I walked down that road many years ago, as you saw the collection I once had when you came over to my place....

richriddle · May 19, 2021

They make a good looking pair. Enjoy your YM226D.

Johndeere3720 · May 20, 2021

tractorErnie said:
Wow, it looks like Yanmar fever bit you real good.
I know, it takes one to know one, I walked down that road many years ago, as you saw the collection I once had when you came over to my place....

Oh it definitely is! I think I’ll probably stick with this 226D if I can get it dialed in, I like that it’s a little heavier since the finish mower kinda pushes the 186D around on inclines. If you’re ever back in the area you should stop by my yard and see my collection, it seems to cover 3 things now; Yanmar tractors, Bobcat construction equipment, and Ford trucks.

YanmarFever · May 20, 2021

Johndeere3720 said:
Oh it definitely is! I think I’ll probably stick with this 226D if I can get it dialed in, I like that it’s a little heavier since the finish mower kinda pushes the 186D around on inclines. If you’re ever back in the area you should stop by my yard and see my collection, it seems to cover 3 things now; Yanmar tractors, Bobcat construction equipment, and Ford trucks.

You got it !

ponytug · May 20, 2021

I was impressed by the bananas and other tropical plants in the yard. The Yanmars must feel like they are back home.

Good luck on the rebuild/restoration!

All the best,

Peter

Smokeonthewater · May 20, 2021

Johndeere3720 said:
....Yanmar tractors, Bobcat construction equipment, and Ford trucks.

2 out of 3 ain't bad

Johndeere3720 · May 20, 2021

Decided to drain the tank tonight on the 226 and clean some of the junk out of the bottom of it. Modified the fuel line a bit and rebled the fuel system with fresh fuel. It finally starts good but still has some major lag when you throttle up from a low idle. When running I think it sounds like it’s running on 2 of the 3 cylinders, I may further investigate to see if it’s an injection pump or injector issue. Has a light haze of white/grey smoke at WOT.

Smokeonthewater · May 21, 2021

I can't see the inj pump in ur pic....
If it's anything like my yammy (and I don't know if it is or not) there would be an access plate above and beside it that allows access to the linkage from the governor to the fuel rack....

If there is, pull it and set the thottle about 1/2, then see if you can move the rack back and forth.... should be next to no effort required....

If it's tough to move at all, disconnect the governor and try again...

If still tough, the inj pump needs torn down and cleaned...

zzvyb6 · May 21, 2021

I remember my 226D. I ran a NH479 haybine and a JD14T baler with it for a few seasons. Mine did not have 'live power'. The clutch started the wheels and the pto implement at the same time. Kind of exciting if I may say so !

California · May 21, 2021

zzvyb6 said:
I remember my 226D. I ran a NH479 haybine and a JD14T baler with it for a few seasons. Mine did not have 'live power'. The clutch started the wheels and the pto implement at the same time. Kind of exciting if I may say so !

You couldn't let out the clutch with the shifter in neutral to get the implement going, before shifting to a gear? I thought any Powershift could do that.

bmaverick · May 21, 2021

California said:
You couldn't let out the clutch with the shifter in neutral to get the implement going, before shifting to a gear? I thought any Powershift could do that.

That's exactly the process I do with my YM2610. Works every time.

Johndeere3720 · May 28, 2021

Not much of an update but slowly working on pulling the dash apart since all of the dummy lights are broke out. Been mainly focusing on getting the 186D done but now that I have parts I’m hoping to get started on the 226D soon which looks like it might turn into a mild restoration.

Johndeere3720 · Jun 16, 2021

Feeling kinda guilty not working on the 226D but closed on a couple acres a week ago and could resist cleaning up a bit.

Johndeere3720 · Jun 26, 2021

Finally got a chance yesterday to make some progress on the 226D. Started by splitting the tractor to find that the pressure plate was missing most of its fingers because of a seized release bearing that basically cut its way through the pressure plate. The friction disk itself actually looks nearly new but the massive amount of rust suggests this tractor sat for quite some time and was more recently brought back into service. More to come on this project, there’s several things I plan to do while the tractor is this far apart.