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Cover many important maintenance topics of Porsche-Diesel tractors, are an interes into Porsche-Disel history, and are available for download as a PDF.

Frequently Asked Questions

(Please e-mail any additiona questions to Roland)

Q: How do I start my P-D tractor in cold weather? If the temperature is 20 F. degrees or below, get an additive to keep the diesel fu then: Events 1. Make sure you have a well charged battery and set your hand throttle to F 2. Lift the little stop lever on the fuel rack at the injection pump (or push th Spare Parts on later models) to increase the fuel supply to the injector(s). 3. Only, if it is very cold: Turn the 14 mm hex nut, or lever on later models Service/Repair fuel injection pump back and forth to inject additional fuel into the comb chamber. 4. Push key into ignition switch do not turn. (Turning the key turns the lig A: Classifieds 5. Pull starter switch to first intent position and hold until glow plug contro about 1 minute on older models and about 20 seconds on newer models). Links 6. Pull starter switch all the way out and hold until engine runs. If it takes lo For Registry questions seconds, release switch and repeat the previous step. contact: Myron Vernis, Advocate 475 Winfield Way Q: Akron, OH 44303-1914 e-mail: mtv@neo.rr.com A: Roland Lohnert, Advocate 1422 Twin Oaks Ln. Q: Castle Rock, CO 80109 A: Tel.: 303-663-4363 e-mail: roland@porschediesel.com

7. If engine turns over too slow, check condition of battery and/or clean the the battery as well as on the starter and the ground connection. Believe m a difference. What type of diesel fuel should I use? Porsche-Diesel tractors and all older European type tractors were built to run on This is what we call regular heating oil. If this is not available and you run your very few hours each year, you can use the diesel fuel you buy at the pump. How fuel has several additives that wash the lubrication from rings and pistons. What are the various fluid capacities and types for servicing my tractor? All capacities in US-quarts unless otherwise noted. Junior Standard Super System Viscosity 108 218 308 Engine SAE 20 (1) 5.30 5.8 11.1 Transmission SAE 90 (2) 9 (3) 21.1 21.1 (4) Rear Axle SAE 90 1.7 2.1 2.1

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Viscosity

Junior 108

Standard 218

Super 308

Website questions or issues? Copyright 2003 North American Porsche-Diesel Registry Q:

(per side) Air Filter SAE 10-30 0.21 0.21 0.21 Belt Pulley SAE 90 0.53 0.42 0.42 Steering SAE 90 0.95 0.13 0.32 Power (3-pt.) Lift (5) SAE 10 (6) 3.2 4.86 5.5 Hydraulic Clutch (7) SAE 10 3.5 3.7 6.9 Fuel Tank (8) #2 Diesel 6 6.9 12.1 1. For temperatures much in excess of 70 deg. F use SAE 30. For operation in temperatures below freezing use SAE 10. Always use a motor oil designed for diesel engines - available at any aut store. Multi-viscosity and synthetic oils are fine. 2. Transmission oil SAE 90 for all temperatures. 3. Junior L 10 US-quart 4. Super L 26.5 US-quart 5. Capacity of 400 and 500 mkg (2892 and 3977 ft. lb.) power lifts is 4.2 U Capacity of 700 and 800 mkg (5061 and 5784 ft. lb.) is 5.3 US-quart. 6. Use hydraulic oil (available at many automotive, farm supply, and hardw regular SAE 10 motor oil. 7. Oil level at filler hole.

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8. Diesel fuel capacities given in US-gallons. How often should I replace the fuel filter? Usually, there are 2 fuel filters in the system. On the older models, the primary f the fuel tank and the secondary is inside its own container somewhere between t and the injection pump(s). These filters should be replaced every 100 working h often, depending on the use of the tractor. If you do not know when yours have b the last time, replace them now. NAPA carries a correct replacement fuel filter f ( unless they are on sale) and the Napa filter number is: NAPA GOLD Fuel Filte clean diesel fuel really helps to extend the lifetime of your injection pumps and i nozzles. How do I bleed the fuel system? When you change the secondary fuel filter you have to drain all the fuel out of th is no shut-off valve in the system, so have a bucket ready. After you changed the time you disconnect the fuel lines, you will have to bleed the system: 1. Fill tank with fresh, good diesel fuel 2. Go to the secondary fuel filter down-line from the tank and slightly open bleed screw on top of the canister. Let the fuel drain out until you see no 3. Close screw and go to the fuel injection pumps. Open slightly the 10 mm on top of each pump and let the fuel drain out until you see no more air b each screw. Do not over tighten.

4. On older models use a 14 mm wrench and manually move the 14 mm he each injection pump back and forth until you feel resistance and hear a cr

On newer models use the lever below each pump. That means that the fu the pump and the injector is pressurized. Repeat procedure on each pump feel any resistance, turn flywheel approx. one-half revolution. The whole to the injectors must be free of any and all air for your tractor to start and Bleeding must be done manually since the injection pumps do not have s capability. Q: What are the paint codes for my Porsche-Diesel? The correct German paint codes are as follows: German # for the red is RAL 3002 - Dupont USA is #G1152 German # for light yellow I RAL 1014 - Dupont USA is #G1129 German # for Orange for the AP17 is 2010

OK, having said that, these codes really do not mean a lot. Why? If you try to re tractor using the the German code number, every American paint manufacturer c different shade of red or yellow or orange. Similarly, when you try to touch up p tractor, the body shop will need to scan a clean part of the tractor so they can ma slightly faded paint just perfectly.

If you are repainting your entire tractor then the correct American mixing codes light yellow are provided below courtesy of a Registry member who went throug process to make his tractor perfect: A: Brand: PPG Acrylic Urethane Type: DCC - Single Stage 4:2:1

DCC4068 "MIMOSA" (creamy yellow)

Code DMC900 DMC908 DMC905 DMC902 Qty: 2 Quarts Color Cumulative Parts Str. Whi 2097.6 2097.6 Yellow 2445.0 347.4 Yellow 2707.4 262.4 Black 2718.0 10.6 Code DMC987 DMC931 DMC905 DMC900 DMC902

DCC73831 H (red)

Qty: 1 Gallon Color Cumulative P Orange Orange 3658.8 3 Violet 5241.2 1 Yellow 5401.2 1 Str. Whi 5515.2 1 Black 5542.8 2

Q: How do I repair/rebuild the clutch? A: See Roland's clutch repair/rebuild document.