JD2030

[hogheadCTD]

I have a John Deere 2030 gas with a 145 loader on it. I bought the tractor this summer not running, it needed quite a bit of work. Every time I fire it up it rattles when first started and under load with a low idle. It goes away when throttled up. Is this normal?

I also have another issue, we rebuilt the old marvel schebler carb. When I have a full fuel tank the carb fills the air intake pipe full of fuel. I thought it was a float issue but after splitting the carb and filling the lower bowl with gas it seems to seep into the "throat" of the intake. Can these of casting get pourus? I dont see any cracks. Thanks

 

[Zebrafive]

Does your 2030 have a fuel solinoid mounted to the carb? Only allows fuel flow when the key is "ON"

 

[MIKE R]

Is the needle and seat worn if it doesn't have the soliniod. What type of rattling is it. A trying to get up to speed or something loose. If you have a exhaust flapper it could be that rattling until the engine runs smooth.

 

[D7E]

Do you mean the engine rattles , or rear end rattle at low rpm's .

 

[jd110]

Sometimes you can get a rattle in the clutch area. The damper springs in the clutch or pressure plate get worn or loose and rattle at low rpm. When the engine speeds up, centrifugal force keeps them from rattling.
The vast majority of fuel leakage problems come from float valve leakage. Sometimes this is caused by dirt getting in the seat. If the tractor does not have an in-line filter in the fuel line, I would add one. That has cured many problems for me.

 

[hogheadCTD]

Its a rattle from the clutch area. If its no big deal i think ill leave it alone.

 

[hogheadCTD]

We figured out the carb bowl is cracked and leaks fuel into the throat. We rebuilt the carb this summer and had to jb weld a crack where the fuel line fitting enters the carb. I most likely going to buy a new zenith carb from yesterdays tractor for $290.

 

[DKCDKC]

I had a JD 2030 for years - had to sell recently because of trouble getting on it. Great tractor. I had one mechanical issue in 10 full years.

I ordered a new JD step for the tractor but sold it before the step arrived. Anyone interested in a new, unused step assembly?

 

[hogheadCTD]

How much do you want for it?

 

[DKCDKC]

How much do you want for it?

Sent you a message.

 

[hogheadCTD]

Im back up and running again. We ended up putting on a new Zenith carb and man does it run better than ever. It made a huge difference in throttle response! The rattle ended up being in the clutch area, where the two shafts ride over each other. My buddy thats a JD mechanic said run it and worry about it later since I shouldnt be lugging it much.

Id say I have a pretty decent machine now. Its a big step up from a JD60 with a trip bucket. Id like to find a 3 point 6' snow blower for it, with it having basically 8 reverse speeds and 60HP it should work well.

 

[sweettractors]

The 2030 has always been one of my favorite tractors. Lots of HP in a smaller tractor. Ken Sweet

 

[Zebrafive]

Im back up and running again. We ended up putting on a new Zenith carb and man does it run better than ever. It made a huge difference in throttle response! The rattle ended up being in the clutch area, where the two shafts ride over each other. My buddy thats a JD mechanic said run it and worry about it later since I shouldnt be lugging it much.

Id say I have a pretty decent machine now. Its a big step up from a JD60 with a trip bucket. Id like to find a 3 point 6' snow blower for it, with it having basically 8 reverse speeds and 60HP it should work well.

You will have 8 forward speeds and 4 reverse speeds. Unless you have the Reverser trans.

 

[hogheadCTD]

I have the high/low instead of the shuttle shift. Which one do you have Zebra?

 

[Zebrafive]

I have the high/low instead of the shuttle shift. Which one do you have Zebra?

Also the Hi-Low. Shifting to Low is real close to a down shift, so I do not consider mine as any more than 8 forward and 4 reverse speeds. Still nice for an old tractor.I wish it was a syncro so I could shift gears without coming to a stop.

Mines a diesel, has the HD front axle, power adjust rear wheels, 2 rear SCVs, down exhaust, independent PTO and a JD 245 self leveling loader.

 

[D7E]

Also the Hi-Low. Shifting to Low is real close to a down shift, so I do not consider mine as any more than 8 forward and 4 reverse speeds. Still nice for an old tractor.I wish it was a syncro so I could shift gears without coming to a stop.

Mines a diesel, has the HD front axle, power adjust rear wheels, 2 rear SCVs, down exhaust, independent PTO and a JD 245 self leveling loader.

I thought they were all synchro , Regardless 2020/2030/2130 all shift through notoriously well on the highway .

 

[Tx Jim]

I thought they were all synchro , Regardless 2020/2030/2130 all shift through notoriously well on the highway .

No Dubuque/Mannheim utility tractors built for sales in North America had synchronized trans designed to be shifted on the go with the exception of the ones equipped with hyd hi-lo/reverser which would only be shifting up/down.