Possible it's a coil going out after it heats up thoroughly! I'd offer $200 and see what happens! Not a bad looking tractor though!
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It's worth it. It Has a Kohler in it not a Tecumseh from what I can see. If it has a Techumseh Pass on it. Tecumseh Parts are getting harder to get now that there only making dryers and not engines. I wish Deere had never used Tecumseh engines in any of there tractors. There3 tractor does look any pretty good shape though agree with PA318 on a offering price. A coils what about $50 or $75.00:thThumbsU
Here is another Deere. Runs, mows and everything is there. Just not shown. Says it has a gov issue and needs motor mounts. Says he won't come off his asking price of $250.00. Is this thing worth it? I'm looking for something to buy that I can plow gardens with and I'm looking at all different types. Is there a 3 pt hitch available for these?
Joe
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micah68kj, it is more likely a condenser and or points, rather than the coil. It could be the coil though but either way it it worth it. Cool old Deere. As far as the 216 goes, I would jump on that deal, very stout tractor. Adam
Don't they use mower decks in W. VA.? none of them are pictured with one ?
Was recently posted here that to fix the governor on a 214 required almost a full engine rebuild. I don't recall the specifics of why but its not a simple job. The 216 can take a rear tiller although it may be a bit of a pain with the manual lift
The governor is the first thing installed into the block in a complete re-build. Then the cam and the crank. Replacing the gear would be alot of work for just a $10-15 part.Was recently posted here that to fix the governor on a 214 required almost a full engine rebuild. I don't recall the specifics of why but its not a simple job. The 216 can take a rear tiller although it may be a bit of a pain with the manual lift
No 3 points on the 200 series JD's. Only sleave hitches.
And given the choice I'd opt for the 216. The biggest of the 200 series, and it's got a mower deck. I doubt the governor gear is bad though, probably has other issues causing problems. Just my .02 :trink39:
LOL! Actually none of these is in West Va. They're everywhere BUT Wva. I'm on a nationwide search. Another thing. If you take the time to ask people about the deck they'll probably find it in the back of some shed and drag it out for you.Don't they use mower decks in W. VA.? none of them are pictured with one ?
In the meantime, I'm really trying to find a small Deere that will pull a single dirt plow and has either a hydro or electric 3 pt. lift
Joe
Joe, I would go with the 216! I had one and should have rebuilt the engine but this darn 318 caught my eye! The 216 when it was running correctly was an absolute beast and had nearly the capability of the 318 pulling. I ask the owner if he had some way to put the engine under load (my tree test comes to mind) just to make sure it'll take a hard load! If it needs motor mounts don't delay putting them in or you can end up having the pto sheve grinding into the frame.
Pa318GuyJoe, I would go with the 216! I had one and should have rebuilt the engine but this darn 318 caught my eye! The 216 when it was running correctly was an absolute beast and had nearly the capability of the 318 pulling. I ask the owner if he had some way to put the engine under load (my tree test comes to mind) just to make sure it'll take a hard load! If it needs motor mounts don't delay putting them in or you can end up having the pto sheve grinding into the frame.
Maybe that's why he's selling it for this price. PTO problems..?
Joe
Mechanical or electric PTO? Mechanicals can seize if not used (FrankenDeere's was seized up) and the electrics can have issues with the gap being incorrect or wiring. The electrics also usually have a seat switch that kills the motor if you are not on the seat. Seat switch goes bad and the whole thing cuts out when the switch is thrown even if you're on the seat.
it may just be the linkage in the carb is set up wrong and the govenrs ok.
If you on a nation wide search look out for my 212 (stolen). It's easy to spot , where the head lights use to be is a painted plastic yellow strip on the front , it is not stock and the grill I made out of 1/2in sq tube. both look stock if you don't know JDs. Thanks Mike
If you on a nation wide search look out for my 212 (stolen). It's easy to spot , where the head lights use to be is a painted plastic yellow strip on the front , it is not stock and the grill I made out of 1/2in sq tube. both look stock if you don't know JDs. Thanks Mike
Joe, I would ask the owner if the PTO works. Have him pull the right side cover and look at the pulleys off the engine and the gap to the frame. Also look at the condition of the pulley, it is pretty easy to see if it's been ground down by contacting the frame and the frame will show marking as well.
Dang! That is a real bite. I can't stand a stinkin' thief. How long ago did it happen?:sorry1:it may just be the linkage in the carb is set up wrong and the govenrs ok.
If you on a nation wide search look out for my 212 (stolen). It's easy to spot , where the head lights use to be is a painted plastic yellow strip on the front , it is not stock and the grill I made out of 1/2in sq tube. both look stock if you don't know JDs. Thanks Mike
Could be just a linkage or adj. issue on the gov. but if it is an internal problem it does require a teardown. The gear does fail but usually it is the shaft that fails the older kohlers had the paddle rivetd to the shaft and over time it would get loose and not make contact with the button on the gear. On the later ones the paddle was spot welded but they would brake off. This was the weakest link on the chain in these well made engines.
Last tuesday , I posted it here a few days ago with pics.
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