Going to look at D-12

Dave Westlund · Nov 20, 2020

I've never been around one of these.

All I know is the owner said one cylinder has antifreeze in it. What would be the most common issue given what little info I've given you? It does run and he said it doesn't have antifreeze in the oil.

Also I'm curious to know what one of these is worth in running in fair condition. From what I've read there were 3 updates of the years in production.

Thanks for any info and experiences you can provide!

old · Nov 20, 2020

Head gasket or cracked head or cracked sleeve any one of those could cause that

Dave Westlund · Nov 20, 2020

Thanks Old,

If it was a cracked head. What would you estimate a good used one would cost?

DrAllis · Nov 20, 2020

Probably a head gasket, but you need to determine what vintage this rig is, because there are two different engines used. A picture and better yet a serial number of the chassis and serial number of the engine are needed.

Dave Westlund · Nov 21, 2020

Thanks Dr Allis.

Did you get your doctorate degree working at the factory?

DrAllis · Nov 22, 2020

(quoted from post at 17:00:40 11/21/20) Thanks Dr Allis.

Did you get your doctorate degree working at the factory?

Working for Allis-Chalmers, but not in the Factory.

Dave Westlund · Nov 22, 2020

I read a lot of your responses on YT and I personally appreciate you and others sharing your knowledge!

DrAllis · Nov 22, 2020

I hate seeing people with tractor/machinery trouble and enjoy trying to help get them up and going again. Sadly, more and more of us are getting old and the repair knowledge is dying with us.

4wdtom · Nov 22, 2020

I'll second that.

Boowah · Feb 14, 2021

(quoted from post at 06:34:28 11/20/20) I've never been around one of these.

All I know is the owner said one cylinder has antifreeze in it. What would be the most common issue given what little info I've given you? It does run and he said it doesn't have antifreeze in the oil.

Also I'm curious to know what one of these is worth in running in fair condition. From what I've read there were 3 updates of the years in production.

Thanks for any info and experiences you can provide!

Just be sure you only look, and continue to look because there are some really nice ones out there for sale. Find one you can spend a little time driving around, that means an honest seller, they are out there. Good Luck and be patient.

Going to look at D-12

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