How do I check the fuel level on propane powered tractor?

[12 point]

Just bought this old John Deere tractor and don't know much about propane powered tractors. I have experience with LP forklifts, but not refilling the tanks.

I have been very busy and haven't had the opportunity to thoroughly check out everything on the tractor.

Anyone know how to check the fuel tank level?

Thanks in Advance

[TexMax]

Pick up the tank and slosh it around a little

[Todd-ty729]

Should be a dial type gauge on the tank somewhere. It is measured in percentage.

FYI, the tank will only be filled to about 75% or so to allow for expansion if it gets hot.

Also look at getting a farm cart to fill the tractor with. Easier than calling a propane company out every time you need to fill up.

Nice tractor!

[12 point]

Pick up the tank and slosh it around a little

I like how you think, man.

Proabably only weighs a few pounds at the most.

[Huntingnut]

Should be a dial type gauge on the tank somewhere. It is measured in percentage.

FYI, the tank will only be filled to about 75% or so to allow for expansion if it gets hot.

Also look at getting a farm cart to fill the tractor with. Easier than calling a propane company out every time you need to fill up.

Nice tractor!

Yes; and if the tank starts to get low while running, frost will form a ring around the outside of the tank to let you know what the level is. I grew up on those old tractors and that one brings back memories. Good luck.

[ratterrier]

The valve to the right of the red one is the check dial, crack it open, some gas will escape but it wont be white, turn the dial until white gas starts coming out, that is where the level is, it has a per cent guage on the metal you read with the pointer when its blowing white. Prob has a push button choke on the regulator, make sure u check all the hoses for cracking and recheck the clamps and dont smoke when u check the propane.

That tractor on propane is a pulling sob, very powerful and unique sound when plowing, great buy!! Have you ever seen the pistons in one of those popping jonnies??

[12 point]

I was given first chance at this before it was going to be listed online. Was told that it had been sitting in that same barn for about 20 years, so she will need lots of TLC. The sheet metal is all removed in that photo, but is all accounted for.

The other day, I was working on it at the same farm and had to move some things that were laying underneath the tractor. To my surprise, some unwanted guests started moving around and showed me their stingers. SCORPIONS!!!! Glad to say that they are no longer among the living.

Some of my fellow International Harvester club friends may give me a hard time about owning a John Deere, but that is ok with me. I still love these old machines, regardless of the brand name or colors.

My family will testify to just how big of a tractor nut I really am. If you see my collection, that alone will speak loudly.

[12 point]

The valve to the right of the red one is the check dial, crack it open, some gas will escape but it wont be white, turn the dial until white gas starts coming out, that is where the level is, it has a per cent guage on the metal you read with the pointer when its blowing white. Prob has a push button choke on the regulator, make sure u check all the hoses for cracking and recheck the clamps and dont smoke when u check the propane.

That tractor on propane is a pulling sob, very powerful and unique sound when plowing, great buy!! Have you ever seen the pistons in one of those popping jonnies??

Thanks very much for the info. I haven't seen the two cylinder pistons up close, just mainly diesel powered tractors. This one is a 1954 model 70 and thankfully those have electric starters.

[ratterrier]

Might also make sure the gasket in regulator is not dry rotted as well, there are replacments avaialbe if u look, good place is yesterdays tractors, i would bet money it starts right up, is the motor loose enuff to turn over by hand or with a starter??

[dbaio1]

A tank that old and sitting, I would empty it and have it tested. That is a pretty big tank = bombing sitting right in front of the drivers seat.

Good luck VERY COOL old tractor

My dads best friend was a sugarcane farmer in South Louisiana and he ran a few LP tractors in the 70's.

[12 point]

Might also make sure the gasket in regulator is not dry rotted as well, there are replacments avaialbe if u look, good place is yesterdays tractors, i would bet money it starts right up, is the motor loose enuff to turn over by hand or with a starter??

I will definitely need to buy a gasket or two or three.

Had to put some penetrating oil in the cylinders to loosen her up. Hope to find time to get her going soon. She's been resting for too long. I needed to spend the money on other things, but like a true tractor addict, I couldn't pass on this one, or the next or mayb even the one after that.

[12 point]

A tank that old and sitting, I would empty it and have it tested. That is a pretty big tank = bombing sitting right in front of the drivers seat.

Good luck VERY COOL old tractor

My dads best friend was a sugarcane farmer in South Louisiana and he ran a few LP tractors in the 70's.

Thanks. I agree, it is not a bad idea at all to have the tank tested.