(800) 853-2651
SHOP NOW

IH 424 Head Gasket

L

LJS30

Member
I have a 424 that has oil in the radiator and have been told it's a head gasket issue. How difficult would this be to repair on my own considering I have the space and basic mechanics tools. Also, how effective would be those solutions in a can type of products on the market? Are they legit or purely money makers?
 
It's a relatively staight forward job. You will need a torque wrench if you don't have one. Just disassemble noting where each part goes and know the retorque value of the head and valve lash value. If you have the new gasket sittin there it's an half hour to hour job tops. Assuming that is the problem
 
For the can stuff it depends ho bad the leak is. If you have more oil than antifreeze in your radiator than the gasket needs to be replaced. Eventually the gasket will need to be replaced anyways. Depends how much you use it ultimately
 
Gas or diesel? Not that it makes a WHOLE lot of difference, but the diesel is a little more unforgiving of surface cleanliness, clean threads, and exact torque value/procedure.
 
(quoted from post at 23:45:08 06/21/11) Gas or diesel? Not that it makes a WHOLE lot of difference, but the diesel is a little more unforgiving of surface cleanliness, clean threads, and exact torque value/procedure.
Click to expand...

It's a diesel with the tractor overall being pretty beat up. Power seems a little weak.
 
Hi LJS30, I did a head gasket on a BD-154 in a B-
414D several years. Not very difficult but require
torque wrench and feeler gauges to set valve
adjustment. Be sure to clean all the bits of the
old gasket off the head and cylinder block.
Inspect cylinder head and block for any indication
of cracks or damage. Re-install, torque bolts in
proper sequence, adjust valves and run engine
until up to operating temp, re-torque bolts and
re-adjust valves.

JimB
 

Well it sounds very straight forward and simple overall. I'll grab some manuals and get to this thing.
 

I have the feeler gauges but will need to pick up a torque wrench. Once you did the head gasket did you notice a difference in engine performance?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

UncleTom
IH 656 head gasket failure.
Replies
10
Views
560
M. Doud
M
A
Farmall 706 diesel - bad head gasket????
Replies
9
Views
448
Hobo,NC
Hobo,NC
O
Farmall 450 head gasket retorque
Replies
13
Views
727
oldfarmall
O
V
684 Head Gasket
Replies
1
Views
248
BarnyardEngineering
BarnyardEngineering
W
Looking for a 2N mechanic
Replies
3
Views
877
wvu_mike
W
Tractor Parts Tractor Manuals

We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today.

Copyright © 1997-2024 Yesterday's Tractor Co.

All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters
Website Accessibility Policy

Back
Top