Posts by Frank G. Amaro

I’m seeking some expert guidance regarding my 1968 4020 diesel tractor. It’s been experiencing excessive slobbering from the exhaust stack and down the engine block. Recently, I replaced both the…

I own a 1966 John Deere 4020 Powershift with plenty of hours on it, but it’s been fairly well maintained. It shifts into reverse without any trouble, but switching to…

I have an early diesel 4020 that has always had trouble cranking over. Over time, I've gone through a couple of Delco starters. The tractor has been converted to 12…

I have a 1966 John Deere 4020, and I’m experiencing an issue with the steering. It turns fine to the left, but turning right is very difficult. You have to…

Hi! I was mowing with my tractor when it started losing RPMs gradually. Eventually, it idled down and then stalled completely. I replaced and bled the fuel system, but it…

The hydraulic pump on my 1966 John Deere 4020 (early model) is making a loud, screaming noise. I’ve lost steering, brakes, and the ability to lift. What steps should I…