At this point, my big question is DETERGENT or NON DETERGENT oil?
I think 30 W or 40 W will be fine, depending on operating environment temps and the amount of wear in the engine.
40W may be a little tough on starting in cold weather.
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- Thu Aug 31, 2006 6:37 pm
- Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: Proper oil for GM 2-53
- Replies: 21
- Views: 23841
- Thu Aug 31, 2006 12:36 pm
- Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: PTO Chipper
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10314
PTO Chipper
Stan,
What brand and model chipper do you have?
What brand and model chipper do you have?
- Thu Aug 31, 2006 9:11 am
- Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: Proper oil for GM 2-53
- Replies: 21
- Views: 23841
Proper oil for GM 2-53
I know it looks like I am making a career out of this topic :o , but, I just want to be sure since I am brand new to this little engine. The JD SM-2028 for the GM 2-53 states on page 110-20-1, "Satisfactory long-time operation of HEAVY-DUTY ENGINES requires use of highly detergent HEAVY DUTY LUBRICA...
- Wed Aug 30, 2006 7:55 am
- Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: 1959 JD 440 ICD
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7890
1959 JD 440 ICD
I am brand new to the GM 2-53 diesel. I am familiar with the JD made diesels but this 2-53 is a different breed. I was pushing some light dirt loads and a few rotten stumps. I had been running for about 30 minutes. The temp and oil pressure were good. Sparks of carbon began to come out of the exhaus...
- Fri Aug 25, 2006 8:57 am
- Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: Best lubes for JD 440 ICD
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8972
Lubes for 440 ICD
Lavoy, Many thanks, you just saved me from a potential mistake. Out of habit, I buy Rotella in bulk. Based on your comments, it will not go in my 2-53. What oil do you think is right for the 2-53? Thanks for the other lube info also. Manuals are due any day but I want to service this thing before I ...
- Fri Aug 25, 2006 8:30 am
- Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: Best lubes for JD 440 ICD
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8972
Scott, I really appreciate your reply. I posted these questions twice and you are the only one that has replied so far. I have had good luck with running Shell Rotella in everything from a Powerstroke to a 730D. Would I be taking a risk using Rotella in this Detroit? Can you guide me with the other ...
- Thu Aug 24, 2006 9:15 pm
- Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: Best lubes for JD 440 ICD
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8972
Best lubes for JD 440 ICD
What are the best lubes for the following:
1. GM 2-53 Diesel
2. Reverser
3. Tranny
4. Final drives
5. Grease for bottom rollers, top roller, etc.
Thanks, I have manuals coming, but I want to service it now.
1. GM 2-53 Diesel
2. Reverser
3. Tranny
4. Final drives
5. Grease for bottom rollers, top roller, etc.
Thanks, I have manuals coming, but I want to service it now.
- Wed Aug 23, 2006 6:45 pm
- Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: Best lubes for 440 ICD
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1894
Best lubes for 440 ICD
Please tell me your favorite lubes, weights and brands for the following:
GM 2-53 Diesel
Tranny
Final drives
GM 2-53 Diesel
Tranny
Final drives
- Wed Aug 23, 2006 9:25 am
- Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: 440 ICD
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4630
Serial number tag for 1959 440
Lavoy,
Thanks for that info. I will "make it" a 1959 if I can find the correct tag, know where I can get one for a 440 ICD?
Thanks for that info. I will "make it" a 1959 if I can find the correct tag, know where I can get one for a 440 ICD?
- Wed Aug 23, 2006 6:56 am
- Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: PTO Chipper
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10314
PTO chipper diameter
Jim, The one I have is rated at 4.5 inch diameter. It seems to handle almost all that I need to put in it.
I am using mine to chip low hanging limbs. If they are too big for the chipper (+4.5 inch D), I just cut them in to firewood.
I have been very pleased with this one.
I am using mine to chip low hanging limbs. If they are too big for the chipper (+4.5 inch D), I just cut them in to firewood.
I have been very pleased with this one.
- Tue Aug 22, 2006 8:12 pm
- Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: 440 ICD
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4630
440 ICD
I have a 440 ICD with no serial number tag. The decals are partially visible under a layer of paint and they are the bold, not the script. So that makes me think it is not a 1958.
Anyone have a way of telling the year without a tag on it? Anyone have a 1959 serial number tag they do not need?
Anyone have a way of telling the year without a tag on it? Anyone have a 1959 serial number tag they do not need?
- Tue Aug 22, 2006 8:08 pm
- Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: PTO Chipper
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10314
PTO Chipper
I have a PTO chipper that I run on a 1950 JD M with a converted 3 point hitch. I think it works great. I run the M at full throttle which gives me about 540 RPM. It will eat whatever you put in there as long as you are not trying to do a major job like the big units will do.