Well I did it...bought a Farm Pro

JINMA224XR · Nov 1, 2005

<font color="blue"> What is this "Johns web page" of which you speak?

Also, I REALLY put diesel into the gearbox to flush it?

I'll double check the fluids and grease points before I take it for a spin around the neighborhood.

This is my first tractor and diesel engine...please be patient... </font>

Hey Joe,

You are doing good Joe.

One of the most important places to make sure that you have oil, is the creeper gear Box Reservoir. On some of the tractors, the oil doesn't flow freely to that reservoir, and you have to take the cover off, to make absolutely sure that there is oil, in that reservoir. You can also check to see if oil is in the Creeper Gear Box, by loosening up the drain plug and see if oil is draining out, but the best way, is to take the cover off. It is only a few bolts. If you are careful, you will be able to reuse the old gasket, it you are very careful, not to tear it. If you need a new Gasket, you can either make one out of GAsket material at any auto parts store, or you can order a new gasket from JinmaParts.com.

Yes it is recommended that you flush with either kersosene or diesel fuel at the appropriate time. I used diesel fuel. GregG, says Kersosene is better though. The reason for flushing is to clear away, any metal shavings that may be clumped up in passages and in close proximity to any bearings or gears.

JohnS, is one of the moderators at another Chinese Tractor Forum: http://nortrac.proboards26.com/index.cgi

JohnS, also has his own web site
that is very useful and informative, especially to new Chinese Tractor Owners. It is http://www.johnstractor.homestead.com/

You will like the NYCTO Forum. They are great guys and Dick/Thingy will give you the recipe for making some MoonShine. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Don't hesitate in asking any and all questions that you have, whether you think that they are dumb or not, it doesn't matter, and we have all been here at one time or another and we will help you.

Get your tractors running &
Have a nice day,
Joe /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Outbackfarm · Nov 1, 2005

Yipes, /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif Now that is something I did not want to hear,

"Parts may be a issue as we cannot get many 2-cyl.parts anymore"

I have a 3cy 284 LE but I guess I always assumed that their would be parts available for these tractors. Sounds like the 2CY version are going to be "Orphans" That makes me wonder what will happen when they go with a different motor in the future to us who have the Yangdong 385T’s. I have assumed that 10 years from now I would be able to buy a piston or head gasket if needed. Does this concern anyone else ?
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Affordable · Nov 2, 2005

I don't think parts are going to be a issue with the Y-380,Y-385,Y395 engines.This was prob. a decision related to the EPA approvals.While most of the common 2-cyl.parts you can still get, blocks,heads, are going to be a little tougher.We have oil pumps,heads,cranks,injector pump,ect.The Y-385 is put in alot of tractors, generators,pumps,bull dozers. they will be here with a good parts supply.

Tommy
Affordable Tractor Sales

JINMA224XR · Nov 2, 2005

<font color="blue"> "Parts may be a issue as we cannot get many 2-cyl.parts anymore"
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Hey OutBack,

The 2 cylinder tractors have steadily been being phased out for years, because of the vibration, etc. In favor of the popular 3 cylinders, because the 3 cylinders are so much more smoother, and I think also because they are more durable.

Just my opinion, but I think that the 3 cylinders will be around for a long long long time.

"Parts Fears", has been a long time selling point for the Tractor Salesman, selling an opposing brand.

Take good care of your tractor, but if it should break, I don't think that you will have much of a problem, getting parts for your tractor.

Get your tractors running &
Have a nice day,
Joe /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Outbackfarm · Nov 2, 2005

Thanks everyone, It should be a long time before I need any parts I have had the tractor for 7 months and it only has 15hrs on it. But what fun I had with those 15 hours !! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I love it but do not have much time to play anymore /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif

Hopefully it will snow this year and I can use her to clean off the drive !!!

I know their is a lot of the 385's out and they are still making them so I am not worried /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif