My first tractor

Posted by Trimmer on March 06, 2004 at 17:15:35 from (63.188.17.48):

Well guys I got my first tractor home today! I purchased a 340 utility. I am new to this ball game and will need help from time to time. My first question is can I run the tractor with water in the oil? I would like to get it running to see how bad the motor is. Then will disassemble it to do any and all repairs. It appears that the motor was rebuilt in 89 (as I have all the receipts) and mowed a 10 acre lot(not sure how many times a year)ever since. Upon picking up the tractor I discovered gray oil. Assuming this means water in the oil. The owner said was mowing one day and it started to over heat and boil over.It has been parked ever since.(about two years) Any ideas as to what I should be looking for? Should I take the valve cover off and retorque the head bolts? Thank you for putting up with me and all your help!

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