ym 2000

rjsharp · Nov 14, 2012

I have some white smoke coming out of exhaust, it is just when you press on acceraltor, no water in oil, no oil in radiator, I read where you can clean the muffler. My question what do you do, and how do you do it? Thanks for your imput, suggestions, remedies.

clemsonfor · Nov 14, 2012

it may be water or it may be unburned fuel from over fuel, its white too. to clean it some just take off and bang it? if i were gonna try it and were serious, i would cap off one end with plastic and tape or something fill it with deisel and shake and let sit then shake more then pour out then wash with water or something? dont think a dirty muff is the problem though? unless u got raw fuel in there?

careyo63 · Nov 14, 2012

From the discription it sounds more of like Bad Diesel Fuel. May try draining and replacing the fuel and while your doing that replace the Fuel Filter if it hasn't been changed recently. In my Notes NAPA. filter #3262 should be for a YM2000. Keep the Old Fuel that may not be the problem you can always pour it back in if it still does it.

rjsharp · Nov 15, 2012

Thank for the advice, I've had tractor for about 12 years, NEVER, NEVER have changed the fuel filter until about a month ago.It has always ran good. So the bad fuel might be the best solution. I appreciate your knowledge. Take care all.

clemsonfor · Nov 16, 2012

Do you think you have all the air bled out?

rjsharp · Nov 16, 2012

I really do not know. I hate to sound ignorate about it, after I changed the fuel filter, I started it up, it ran about 30-40 seconds and quit. So what I did was follow the fuel line from filter bowl, there was a phillips head / hexhead screw and I turned it, I seen air bubbles come out and then a steady flow of fuel come out. This took about 7-10 seconds to do. Started it up and all seems good. If you think I need to do something or if you have any suggestions, this would be much appreciated. I had the tractor for 12 years or so, and with exception of putting in fuel, and a battery, and oil changes. I did have to take off radiator and took it to a radiator shop. Thank you for input / suggestions. Take care.

clemsonfor · Nov 17, 2012

You did not get all the air if it died. Go to hoyes site and follow the instructions. But basically what you do is what you did. But bleed the screw closest to the tank till runs without bubbles, then the next one beside it, then the one right before the injector pump, as long as there no bubbles you will be fine and run perfect!

rjsharp · Nov 17, 2012

Very good info, I have never owned a diesel before, and to be honest, do not know mluch about them. So any info that I read about is good for me.Thanks for your input, Take care.

clemsonfor · Nov 17, 2012

where is tron GA? I work in the Lincolnton/augusta/tompson area. I could swing by one day if you want someone to show you. It will take 2 mins. Sadly there is no good youtube vids on yanmars that I have found.

But its no more complicated than I just wrote.

kenmac · Nov 17, 2012

clemsonfor said:
Sadly there is no good youtube vids on yanmars that I have found.

There's an idea ! You could be the 1st To make a you tube vid. !

I have never had nuch trouble getting the air out after a fuel filter change. I open the bleed screws at the filter & watch the fuel fill to the top of the filter cup. cranks right up every time. ,ve never had to bleed anywhere else

winston1 · Nov 17, 2012

kenmac said:
There's an idea ! You could be the 1st To make a you tube vid. ! I have never had nuch trouble getting the air out after a fuel filter change. I open the bleed screws at the filter & watch the fuel fill to the top of the filter cup. cranks right up every time. ,ve never had to bleed anywhere else

Same here.

clemsonfor · Nov 17, 2012

kenmac said:
There's an idea ! You could be the 1st To make a you tube vid. ! I have never had nuch trouble getting the air out after a fuel filter change. I open the bleed screws at the filter & watch the fuel fill to the top of the filter cup. cranks right up every time. ,ve never had to bleed anywhere else

im an idiot when it comes to that stuff. Id have to create a google/youtube account to do it as I don't have one. I know how to make videos but never posted them, but I guess if I can post here I can do it? **** we just got our first laptop and wifi and im on it now!!

clemsonfor · Nov 17, 2012

but the time I changed mine I had not a bit of trouble? Im wondering if you did it wrong the first time would it be hard to get the last bit of air out the second time/?

kenmac · Nov 17, 2012

clemsonfor said:
but the time I changed mine I had not a bit of trouble? Im wondering if you did it wrong the first time would it be hard to get the last bit of air out the second time/?

I,m gust guessing. If the air makes it's way to the pump.It's going to be difficult to get it out. I'm in the A/C business and relate it to the air getting into the hydronic system. When air gets in the hyd. pump .It seems to take forever to get it out

rjsharp · Nov 18, 2012

Trion Georgia is located about 45-50 miles south of Chattanooga, TN. The closet interstate would be I-75, about 25 miles away, and you would have to get off Ringgold exit, 25 miles south on Ga. Hwy. 151. That would be a haul for you. I have been to Augusta a couple of times, I-20 seems like it is never gonna end! LOL. I used to work for Ga. Dept. Corrections, and we would have to take inmates to the hospital in Augusta, it is across from Fort Gordon. Thank you for the information, it is as always very helpful. Take care.

careyo63 · Nov 18, 2012

UGH!! MCG. now Ga.Health Sci. in Augusta. I know and Owe that Hosp. my Life..... LITERALLY!!!! :thumbsup:

On Bleeding your Fuel I've done it a couple of times. But only when I changed my Filter. Once I've done the filter I clean and filled theFuel Bowl And then I bleed my Sys. or Lines. Starting at the Pump. and back to the Two on Top of the Filter/Fuel Valve. I haven't read all the reply's. Was on the 5103 Yesterday and I'm feelin like Old Uncle Joe " movin kind of slow" Today :confused2: There a fuel O-Ring that should be on the Fuel Bowl. If you go through it again check that it's there. For me the piece of mind and a couple bucks I replaced it if any doubt ...

clemsonfor · Nov 18, 2012

Carey that hospital across from ft Gordon is not MCG, its either the augusta prison system hospital or the state crazy hospital for convits or certified crazies. NOt really sure, not a ga resident and don't really ask all the questions but those are the pieces I have heard plus reading the sign out front. I work from time to time on the fort.

Yea that is quite a haul for me, not really planning of being up there, ever, sorry I would drop by and help[ its just way the heck outta my way.

careyo63 · Nov 18, 2012

Was it the VA Hosp. I could see next door. Or maybe thats just what they said it was ? Or is it the Crazy Shack they just kept me close by until they figured out just how bad it was LOL.:confused2:

clemsonfor · Nov 19, 2012

There is the VA Hospital on Ft G. Its "Esienhower" Im not Great with Augusta locations and georgraphy but MCG is downtown like in the Ghetto, and Ft. Gordon is kind of outside Augusta or on the fringe near the smaller towns like Evans etc. You can prolly see it from a high floor but dont think its all that close? NOt sure,again in not 100% on all that GA stuff, but i pretty sure he talking about that GA prison Hospital which is right outside of Gate 4 i beleive. It actually sits on old FT property that was given to the Prison/state for the hospital.

rjsharp · Nov 19, 2012

If you on I-20 E., you have to get off Groveton exit, the institution that you guys are referring is Augusta State Medical Prison. I have been there numerous times. I know that you have to get on 278 for a little bit. It has been 5 years since I have been there. Now baack to Yanmars, I really appreciate all the info you all have posted. I read all the posts about the ym 2000.
It makes working and keeping maintenance on these tracotrs very helpful! Thanks to all.