John Deere 40 Utility
Engine Overhaul
Complete restoration next winter
Overhauled April 2008
By: Owosso Tractor Parts
1-888-530-4554
Rebuilt motor by Owosso Tractor Parts.


As it came in
Hitch works good
Motor was in need of an overhaul.
Check the back cylinder port. See the anti-freeze. This head has a crack in it just about 3/4" from the outer edge of the exhaust port.   Cracked cylinder head on these motors is common.
Block was bored .090 over and was hot tanked to clean out all of the oil gallies and water jackets inside.

With the engine overhauled the rest of the tractor will be done this winter.		Tractor restoration involves more than just making the tractor look good.  It must run good and be mechanically sound.  Believe it or not a lot of new aftermarket parts are available for these and other antique tractors.
This was the original head after machining. unfortunately the machine shop missed a crack in the exhaust port so it was a waste of service work. A new head was installed.
Fit with new .090 overbore pistons and ready for the cylinder head. Seems like every one of these motors need overboring.
Side view: getting ready for assembly.

Timing gears ready for work.
Installation is easier with an engine stand.  You can spin the engine over when needed.

We bead blast all carburetors instead of acid cleaning. I find bead blasting does a much better job of cleaning the ports.
Newly rebuilt motor ready for primer. Notice the new radiator assembly.  Sold by Owosso Tractor.
Now it's ready for some green paint.  


After the engine has been ran for a while to make sure there are no leaks it is primered and painted to prevent the bare engine parts from rusting.  I have done several of these motors and I can't wait to hear them start up after the overhaul.  Motors do talk to you and if you have done your job right it will start and run better than ever.  Don't get cheap on putting any motor together.  You will be glad you did it right the first time.

The owner prefers to wait until next winter to do the rest of the restoration.  When it get's done we will bring you those pictures ASAP.   You won't believe it's the same tractor after restoration.   This tractor does have some steering and wiring issues but it will be right when it's restored.  I was told this tractor came from Michigan's U.P., and has been in the family for a long time.
John Deere 40 Utility:
Complete Engine Overhaul
List
New Piston Kit w/rings
.090 Overbore Kit
New Cylinder Head OTPE
Crankshaft Ground .010 R&M
New Radiator Complete OTPE
Good Used Clutch Kit
New Clutch & Pilot Bearing
New Muffler
Rebuilt Carb
New Fan Belt
New Generator Belt
Tune Up Kit w/plugs, points, condenser, cap, wires.
New Seat Bottom
New Seat Back
There is a video on this tractor that will be on our site when it is finished.  You can view the video only if you have a high-speed internet connection.

Overhauled by:
Owosso Tractor Parts
6990 W. M21
Owosso, MI 48867
1-888-530-4554
www.owossotractorparts.com
sales@owossotractorparts.com
Bob Baumgras