Recent content by bowinelk

I was putt-en around on the old 240D, trying things out. It looks like the 4 wheel drive is not engaging. I pulled up to push some rocks. the back tires would turn on the wet ground but the front tires would not spin. So I pulled it in the shop and lifted the the front and rear tires off the...

The old 240 project. I pulled the 3 pt hydraulic lift housing today. Because it is broke in half. You can see it had a 1/4" steel plate welded along the bottom as a repair job. He claims its been that way 20 years or so. I knew this was broke on the tractor before i purchased it. I had...

Well just to let you know how its going on the old 240D I got a month or so ago. I ended up getting more than I bargained for. What was suppose to be a tractor with a blown head gasket and a few minor problems. So far I have replaced cracked head with reman one, and head gasket...

I am installing new head and gasket. I recieved the new gasket, it is not marked which side goes up. Most head gaskets i have ever done before are marked. I can't remember how the old one came out:ashamed: Maybe you guys can tell from the pictures and help me out. i want it right on...

The old 240 I got. Ive been trying to get started with no success. I replaced 1 injector. fuel systems been flushed with new fuel and filter. Lines have been bled of air up to the injectors. I cannot get it to fire off. Need some more tips or help diagnosing. Is there a way to check timing? Or...

* * * I recently purchased an old yanmar 240D. It’s a broke down ole beater but I’m dying to play on it. LOL. I got it from a fellow who says he owned it for 20+ years. It was parked in his yard with a for sale sign on it. Right where it broke down while he was mowing last. His claim is he...