Mr4btTahoe
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- Jinma 254
Hey alls..
So I just picked up an older Jinma 254 from a neighbor. He used it all the time for basic dirt moving, etc. but had picked up an 8n Ford to restore. Now that he has the 8n up and running, he put this one up for sale.
I checked it out.. no major leaks.. no odd noises. Electrical system (gauges, lights) are all a mess. Starts easy and runs smooth. Paid the man (4800) and drove it home. (Prices for running diesel 4x4 tractors in the 20-30hp range are 10k+ in my neck of the woods)
Now one thing I've noticed which he pointed out was that there is a consistent vapor coming from the bottom of the crank case breather. It's very visible but doesn't seem to have any real pressure behind it. He said it's been that way since he bought it and he never had an issue with it. On the bottom of the breather ("Respirator") canister, there is a round nipple that looks to be for a hose (where the vapor is coming from). Is there a hose that is supposed to connect to this port? I've searched all morning but can't find any pictures of the crankcase breather in place and hooked up.
If not, I believe I'm going to connect a hose to it and route it back to the air box. I'm not overly concerned about it as I won't be relying heavily on the unit.. it'll just be moving some dirt, logs, etc. around the property from time to time. I was borrowing my old boss's "Tractor King 254" twice a year for a week or so at a time. I know my way around the 254 pretty well as I replaced the clutch in his as well as maintained it for him for letting me use it.
I also discovered after I got it home that the 4wd doesn't work. I lifted the front tires off the ground.. can spin the tires (which the opposite tire rotates as well and doesn't make any odd noises) with the 4wd shifter engaged. I'm going to pull the front drive shaft first and make sure the check balls are in place and the drive shaft isn't damaged.
Anyways... if anyone has pictures of how the breather is supposed to be setup, I'd appreciate it.
So I just picked up an older Jinma 254 from a neighbor. He used it all the time for basic dirt moving, etc. but had picked up an 8n Ford to restore. Now that he has the 8n up and running, he put this one up for sale.
I checked it out.. no major leaks.. no odd noises. Electrical system (gauges, lights) are all a mess. Starts easy and runs smooth. Paid the man (4800) and drove it home. (Prices for running diesel 4x4 tractors in the 20-30hp range are 10k+ in my neck of the woods)
Now one thing I've noticed which he pointed out was that there is a consistent vapor coming from the bottom of the crank case breather. It's very visible but doesn't seem to have any real pressure behind it. He said it's been that way since he bought it and he never had an issue with it. On the bottom of the breather ("Respirator") canister, there is a round nipple that looks to be for a hose (where the vapor is coming from). Is there a hose that is supposed to connect to this port? I've searched all morning but can't find any pictures of the crankcase breather in place and hooked up.
If not, I believe I'm going to connect a hose to it and route it back to the air box. I'm not overly concerned about it as I won't be relying heavily on the unit.. it'll just be moving some dirt, logs, etc. around the property from time to time. I was borrowing my old boss's "Tractor King 254" twice a year for a week or so at a time. I know my way around the 254 pretty well as I replaced the clutch in his as well as maintained it for him for letting me use it.
I also discovered after I got it home that the 4wd doesn't work. I lifted the front tires off the ground.. can spin the tires (which the opposite tire rotates as well and doesn't make any odd noises) with the 4wd shifter engaged. I'm going to pull the front drive shaft first and make sure the check balls are in place and the drive shaft isn't damaged.
Anyways... if anyone has pictures of how the breather is supposed to be setup, I'd appreciate it.