this is my first post since joining the forum. glad to meet everyone.
just purchased a 1993 john deere 425 from the original owner off CL. tractor is going to need a little work to get going. motor is apparently locked up because i can't turn crank in either direction from the front of the motor. haven't done anything to it yet except a stop off at the car wash to be able to even see the motor. i can't believe how much oil, grass and dirt were packed around everything under the hood. i guess my question is, is this a good motor to rebuild or should i be looking to repower with something else? also, how does the 425 compare to my current model 400 and my new to me 430 diesel that i am currently working on?
thanks for any help
keith
just purchased a 1993 john deere 425 from the original owner off CL. tractor is going to need a little work to get going. motor is apparently locked up because i can't turn crank in either direction from the front of the motor. haven't done anything to it yet except a stop off at the car wash to be able to even see the motor. i can't believe how much oil, grass and dirt were packed around everything under the hood. i guess my question is, is this a good motor to rebuild or should i be looking to repower with something else? also, how does the 425 compare to my current model 400 and my new to me 430 diesel that i am currently working on?
thanks for any help
keith