John Deere 650 Compact Tractor in Frame Rebuild - Part 1

[@theheavywrench9549]

Good video good find. Horrible how Some people will try to hide everything to make a shady sale.

[@AmericanTradesmen]

Thanks...I had a sinking feeling when I saw that hose taped off. I hate it for the new owner, he’s really good fella. He sure didn’t deserve this, nobody does.

[@theheavywrench9549]

@@AmericanTradesmen ya it sucks and seems to happen to the nicest people like that.

[@sosumaster]

Were all of the piston rings lined up like that when you pulled the pistons?

[@crslyrn]

Dang the luck. Yep, gather up the needed parts & go again. Keep up the good work. 👍🏻👍🏻🍻🍻🍻

[@AmericanTradesmen]

Thanks buddy, currently waiting on the parts to be delivered so I can get it back running 👍

[@markgroza6358]

Where did you find the piston and rings?

[@bobbygimpcfbugs2861]

Just tore down my 750 yesterday trying to figure out if I should go over sized piston and rings all 3 top rings where broke. Any pointers on this would help

[@AmericanTradesmen]

If memory serves me correct that is a 3 cylinder sleeved engine. If you can get oversized I’m sure it would add some power. I’ll have to look into that and see if it’s an option, definitely good information to have. Thanks for the question.

[@bobbygimpcfbugs2861]

@@AmericanTradesmen yes sir it is 3 cylinder 80mm I have a tiny bit of wear in cylinders not much was thinking going .010 over if possible. Update went back with standard parts are on the way will post video of it going back together

[@bobbygimpcfbugs2861]

Tradesman I need a little help here the pistons I got in do not have the little holes by the oil ring grove like the original pistons do you recall that on the 650 build I’m trying to install tonight if possible

[@troymiller9841]

What rebuild kit did you use

[@s.e.8719]

Great job videoing this, have a similar project myself. Sorry if I missed it, but do you recall how many hours this tractor had? Thanks for the video!

[@AmericanTradesmen]

Thanks! If the hour meter is correct the tractor had 2600 on it.

[@s.e.8719]

@@AmericanTradesmen wow, doesn’t sound like a lot of hours for these old tractors that seem to run 4000+ pretty easily. The previous repairs you pointed out may have had a lot to do with it.

[@melissacarroll6869]

Did you do anything to the head?

[@AmericanTradesmen]

I did not in this case. Visual inspection didn’t reveal any issues. I’ve been working the tractor for quite a while now and at times rather hard. So far everything is doing well.

[@ryy597]

Ive got one and one rod has gone through the engine block. Bought it like that for cheap. Im wondering where can you get parts for these? Its going to be one hell of a project lol. Does your front end have excessive positive camber?

[@AmericanTradesmen]

I’ll have to look back and see where I found the parts but it was just a few google searches. I’m sure you can find a block with a little patience. If I run across anything I’ll let you know a d good luck with the rebuild 👍

[@ryy597]

@@AmericanTradesmen thanks alot, you've got yours running nicely. If you can find links to where you got your parts, that would be awsome!

[@Alfred.E.Newman]

got me a 650 as well this last winter was a bit hard on it froze the clear bubble on the top fuel gauge which allowed water into fuel, and the fuel bowl was frozen, replaced fuel , gauge and bowl, now it dont want to fire up easy anymore, i find i have to manual pump to get it to start, then after running for ten min or so it starts running under powered, i suspect an air leak, danged if i can find it , any suggestions ?? has fresh red diesel which we call farm fuel in it

[@AmericanTradesmen]

I had a little aggravation getting the injectors to seal. Best thing I know to do is start at one end and work to the other checking each line. Thanks for the question and please let me know what you find 👍

[@Alfred.E.Newman]

@@AmericanTradesmen something i should of thought of but never crossed my mind, what happened was the last time we had hail it had broken the clear bubble on the fuel tank gauge, and of course as it rained the fuel got contaminated by water, which being heavier sank to bottom of tank, worked its way thru the fuel bowl into injectors, what a mess over a small piece of plastic !!!

[@AmericanTradesmen]

That can cause a major headache over a cheap piece of plastic. Hope you got it all straightened out!

[@gordonbright7106]

So much for an easy fix better check for sawdust in rear end lol.

[@AmericanTradesmen]

Ain’t that the truth, I’ll be checking this one over very closely.

[@GosselinFarmsEdGosselin]

Looks like it got a regular JD dealer overhaul...

[@GosselinFarmsEdGosselin]

I knew when you showed the breather hose taped to the intake.....

[@AmericanTradesmen]

Yeah when I first saw that myself I knew it was going to be bad

[@bobbygimpcfbugs2861]

Tradesman I need a little help here the pistons I got in do not have the little holes by the oil ring grove like the original pistons do you recall that on the 650 build I’m trying to install tonight if possible

[@AmericanTradesmen]

Sorry for the late response, and I’m sorry but I don’t recall for certain

[@Davebaker364]

I’m her from Stephen Cox!

[@AmericanTradesmen]

We’re glad to have you!

[@travislivengood2744]

Looks like a fix by a car guy. 98% or cars have a PCV breather that feeds into the intake. Not condoning the behavior, but as a car guy, that seems like a logical progression of halfassery.

[@AmericanTradesmen]

Definitely using the term “halfassery” in the future!