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1980 JD 400

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I have acquired the tractor I learned to do work on about 30 years ago. THE John Deere 400!. My grandfather bought it brand new in 79 or 80. My dad used it from 1992ish until 1996ish when the engine scattered. This tractor has been sitting untouched in my garage since the last time it moved about 25yrs ago. Other than the scattered engine, it is cherry- Grandpa and dad took very good care of it. My question is........is it worth my time and money to get the beast going again? (After my son and I get our 60 rebuilt [see introduction thread])
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I'm gonna hafta get Templeton Guy down here to take a video lesson on operating a 400. Could save a lot of money, grief and downtime for the Black Sheep. Typing is difficult.
Happy and safe Holidays to all. David
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The reason oil stick readings on any engine often read high after sitting is the hot air in dipstick tube cools and contracts drawing oil up tube if the seal at tube top is good. David
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