[attorney_barnabas_collins]

Pretty rough looking, but I hope a lot of good stuff since it wasn't a bargain.
Was pretty determined not to make it 2 weekends in a row empty, though you don't want to pay too much for nothing.

Bad hood & deck & seat, been sitting a long time.

Mostly bought it because I wanted the pin on Deere hydraulic 3 point that sold after it. Usually easier to but the accessories if you don't let someone else get the tractor.

3 point is dirty but no sign of leaks and ball ends are good & tight, deere 3rd link is smooth working and good. Doesn't look like the 3 point was used much.

Grille is in the back of the van. Took it out because it was suprisingly straight and was going to hit the trailer rails.

Didn't get to fiddle with it, had to put in a new vanity in our newly redone bathroom and put the toilet back in. Women are funny about that stuff.

Said she couldn't wait to fill her new drawers. No comment.

 

[D-Dogg]

I've seen worse. Congratulations.

 

[grnspot110]

Congrats! :thThumbsU

That doesn't look any worse than my 69-H1 when I bought it, mine was running however. And the 3-pt came with it, worth more than I paid for the tractor!

 

[Sergeant]

Hey you did get some Gold with that 140 The 3 point is worth atleast $500 since you can even Buy it piece by piece any more from Deere. :thThumbsU

 

[bontai Joe]

Does it run? I've seen much worse brought back to working order.

 

[k91]

Just looks dusty wash it off and replace the seat and it will be fine. Nice find :fing32: Can I ask how much you paid?

 

[attorney_barnabas_collins]

Yes, but I'm not proud at all.

$285 for the tractor, $175 for the hitch.

Haven't untied it from the trailer yet. Will play with it after church.

 

[k91]

I would have paid that for it for sure :trink40: You did good IMO.

 

[WS19677691]

In my opinion a John Deere in any condition looks good....what you have there is a work of art.
With a little time and hard work it will look even better.
You found a gem.

 

[sts25straight]

:thThumbsU I think you got a good deal !

 

[midnitetr8n]

Nice 140 H3. Congrats.:trink39:

Wish I could get a good deal like that to follow me home. Then tend to follow everyone else...raying:

 

[bontai Joe]

If it's just the front of the hood buggered up, that can be fixed with standard fiberglass repair techniques. Actually that hood looks better than most.

 

[attorney_barnabas_collins]

Well, I fiddled with it, had to take some sheetmetal off and remove the mandantory mouse nest. Has a problem with a safety switch so I had to jump the solenoid.
Started and runs great! Did smoke on start up and clear. Going to wash it & change the oil after I fill the hydro. Raises & lowers the deck, but doesn't think about moving.
Big question, where do you fill and check the hydro? I know its there somewhere.

 

[attorney_barnabas_collins]

Oh is that it behind the drawbar tab? That's not real convienient. It's 055590 which would be a 1973 model.

 

[D-Dogg]

And you were all pessimistic before church this morning! Oh, ye of little faith...

 

[attorney_barnabas_collins]

LOL

BRB with some type F and try it again. I'll plug in the 3 point too later. First a dip in the pool.
91 and 73% humidity. feels like 100 according to TWC. Feels hot according to ABC.

 

[attorney_barnabas_collins]

Hmm, filled her up and still nuthin'..then my brain kicked in.

You know that hydro valve release knob that is frozen on 99 out of 100 Deeres? Well this is the 100th I guess. I just reached down, cranked it to the left and off I went!

And here I thought that was just for decoration. Does smoke badly from time to time and its oil smoke. Going to wash it, change the oil and use it some and see if it comes out of it. Ok its more of a deal now.

 

[WS19677691]

Hmm, filled her up and still nuthin'..then my brain kicked in.

You know that hydro valve release knob that is frozen on 99 out of 100 Deeres? Well this is the 100th I guess. I just reached down, cranked it to the left and off I went!

And here I thought that was just for decoration. Does smoke badly from time to time and its oil smoke. Going to wash it, change the oil and use it some and see if it comes out of it. Ok its more of a deal now.

Good deal! The 140 I just got smoked pretty bad like yours at first.....it had been parked in a garage since 1995.
I just made sure it had plenty of oil in it and drove it off and on for about 3 days....the smoking has just about completely quit now.

 

[attorney_barnabas_collins]

Oh yeah, I could get used to this. Went putting around the yard with it, then hosed it off, bout never got it started again. points got wet, took cover back off and dried them out. Also noticed top of coil is bulged & cracked. Still workig but could hear spark snapping in coil wire. Replaced it too and got it going again.
Smoking has about stopped. Carb doesn't leak and idles really well. Muffler is very quiet on thses I guess, just makes a quiet putt.
Put on 3 point and it works fine, no leaks. Stuck on a york rake some PO welded 3 point stuff on and played with it. Wasn't creeping in neutral at first but is going backwards some now. Strangely, the parking brake works so I just set it. Will use it awhile before I try to adjust anything linkage wise.

That's still a satisfying day.

 

[D-Dogg]

Do your fluid and filter change then see what you have before you adjust the hydro.