The styling reflects the Dreyfuss' design of the "New Generation of Power" in 1960. Most obvious detail is the hood. Dreyfuss noted that different sized tires made a flat hood appear to go up or down hill so he applied a "bow" in the hoods to make them appear more neutral - it works! Of all the _55 series I think the 755 is the most balanced in appearance. The 655 is stubby and the 855 looks a bit long. Note the curvature of the hoods of all John Deers of the time. Thanks for submitting.
Just found your vids. I got a 755 in great shape really with a deck from an older gentleman for 100$ and they had diag that it needed inj pump and injectors. I hooked it all up not pumping through 2/3. I’m tempted to send it off with injectors for 950$ to get rebuilt by area diesel. Compression is a touch low on 3 but with fuel I think it’ll bring it back to life. It was running but the guy said he let someone borrow it and that was the end of it. I’m excited to watch ur videos on this learn a few things.
Interesting story and thanks for subscribing. If I may, before removing the injection pump confirm the fuel “lift” pump is working and that it is getting diesel fuel and not gas. Those pumps are usually trouble-free and if there’s any question about injectors, a new set is about $100. If the injection pump is pulled make sure it engages the rack on reassembly (consult the 220 manual), or it will/can bend and cause a lot of misery. I can’t stop thinking there’s a fuel quality or problem with availability somewhere. Dave, my diesel guy, says those plungers can stick and are an easy fix. It’s odd that two would fail at near the same time. The “Overbought” 755 (future Episodes) pump wasn’t showing fuel when running the compression test so I may be following you on this issue. Usually, if these things get fuel, glow plugs are ALL working, and there’s good compression, they run until parked. Letting them sit is not good for them. You mentioned low compression. If you don’t mind, what were the readings? md
@@theholeinthewater9452 I’m not quite sure it’s been parked in shed since I got it been waiting to get to it since I had surgery. If I remember cylinder 3 that had low comp was only like 55psi or so lower when I tested it. It was dry from sitting before and didn’t wanna turn over too much but figured when I get it pumping again it’ll probably come back to life get some lube in there. All of the parts were pulled before I got it he took to dealer and that’s what they came up with. Haven’t gotten to it yet but probably will this spring. I was tempted to take pump apart and clean it up see what was wrong but didn’t know where I could get parts I was previously JD Road tech and ik the parts manual for these kinda suck on availability. it was a fuel issue for sure 2 and 3 weren’t pumping at all and 1 would half squirt seemed like I was getting fuel up to the banjo bolt. I have a pretty good idea on what I’m doing but can’t find anything for the pump parts wise. You think it would be smart to take the pump apart on my kitchen table and lay it all out and clean it up and try to see if I can save it before sending it off lol. I don’t have a whole lot goin on at the moment and injectors are very cheap compared to some so no issues there. I’ve also had lots of brand new and reman JD injectors bad right out of the box so I have no fear ordering the cheaper ones
My guess, not having been in there, is that the plungers are sticking. Kitchen table with plenty of light, coffee, blizzard going on outside, and plenty of wood in the stove? Pull a delivery valve and see what it looks like in there. What can go wrong? I might fashion a fitting so an air hose can supply some type of constant pressure, shoot some WD40 in and turn the engine over before pulling the pump. If the pump is already out then shoot the air in and see if they’ll go back down. If all else fails, email me at the address in the description above and I’ll give you a contact. You’ll tell him the guy with all the Yanmars sent you. md@@CH-dk8cs
Glad you found us. Currently recovering from second knee replacement but anticipate getting back in the shop, hopefully, in February. A lot more to come!
@@markdice2500 Oh My, don’t rush it! Give yourself time to heal. Still working w/all my original equipment (knees shoulders etc.) Took a nasty shoulder first fall in the mud yesterday, luckily it was down hill and the only damage was head to toe mud. Take care.
I'd love to see a rebuild of the Loader Controller Arm. My 955 has the same slop, and would feel a lot more confident taking it apart after watching someone else do it. Can only get so much from Deere drawings.
I'll get after it soon. I had a machine shop make the center bolt and the price was close to the OEM part!. I'm just finishing Part III and removing the head.
Great to know you found the channel. Hopefully you have one of these Classics and will enjoy learning about them in the following episodes. If you feel like it, tell me what model(s) you have and anything about them. md
Since I don’t know what you want the tractor to do, I’ll make some observations. I’ve owned a Ford 8N, Jubilee, 861 gas, 961 diesel, JD 50, 3020, 4010, 4020, 4230, 4440, “H” International, and the 655, 755, 855, and 955 series of JD compact utilities. Of these my favorites are the Ford 861 or 961, JD 3020, and the JD 855. Combined, these tractors will fit any smaller operation, up to a 160-acre farm. Notice all of these are “old” tractors rather than new. For yard/garden work - JD 855, brush hogging 5 acres and dragging stuff around - Ford 861 gas, and for small farm field work - JD 3020. Implements, parts, and tractors are popular and readily available. Since you found this channel, I am assuming you’re looking for a used small tractor and so I’d suggest you consider a JD 755 or 855 first. They hold their value, there’s a huge community of owners that will help with questions, and the 55 series were just ahead of their time in controls and features. If you find a cheap Ford, try it otherwise steer toward a JD. P.S. If you let me know how you’d use the tractor I'd be happy to provide more inside information. Thanks for checking out the channel - tell your friends (and have them subscribe?). md
Fair question but difficult to change Titles. Click on the blue circle or the words: "The Hole In The Water". That will take you to the Channel page. Look for tabs near the top of page beginning with HOME, VIDEOS, etc. Click on VIDEOS and they'll all appear. Following the general title will be Episodes in Roman numerals. John Deere 755 Blind Date Episode VII and so on. Unfortunately, they will be out of order due to number of views and according to the way TH-cam posts them. Here are the topics and E numbers. Hope this helps? E II - How tractors come apart and how to fix them E III - Disassembly continues - head removal E IV - Internal measurements (with cheap tools) and what was found E V - Part One - Remove engine - removal of rod bearing caps E V - Part Two - Remove pistons and prep for machining E VI - All about injectors E VII - Machining blocks E VIII - Part One - Install crankshaft, rods, and pistons E VIII - Part Two - Mockup assembly begins - installing valve seals E VIII - Part Three - Mockup continues to check piston to head and valve clearances E IX - Part One - Engine assembly - oil pan install E IX - Part Two - Engine top end assembly - injection lines E X - Part One - Overbought (755 and 855 that don't run!) E X - Part Two - Getting Overbought 855 engine ready for removal E X - Part Three - 855 engine disassembly to head removal E X - Part Four - 855 engine removal and taking a look inside E XI - Part One - Assess condition of Overbought 755 E XI - Part Two - Plans change - something's not right E XI - Part Three - Found Floating Sleeve and other damage E XII - Part One - Replacement and tightening of remove hydraulic lever linkage E XII - Part Two - R and t of transmission pedal bushing, linkage, and prime sheet metal for paint
It is a charmer (poor thing) but 99% of the parts are in Kansas and the head is in Michigan, how sad. Not to worry, work on a UP cottage required my attention and has kept me away from the farm shop. There's a chance the completed motor will be transplanted into another, nicer 755 with bad motor, but time and health will help determine that. Thanks for commenting and I promise more updates soon.
Somebody ruined that poor tractor. Parts are expensive. If you rebuild engine how do you know about the hydrostatic transmission. It could have been damaged when motor stopped just by towing it...
Great question. The purpose of THIW is to discover what happens between the beginning of the story and its end. When I've come up against a tough decision, like your reference to the transmission, my fall back is to: "do the next thing". When I went in for bypass surgery my last thought was that I'd never experienced that before and the same can be said about this poor old 755. I grew up on the farm, farmed the farm, and have an affection for machines. I guess this tractor is like an old dog that just wants someone to care. I figure that if something's bad in there it will allow me to produce more videos (and learn something in the process). Episode VIII is almost done so keep watching and things for commenting.
Will proceed. Some of the simple stuff I try to illustrate and go on. The important stuff will be more real-time. For all of us posting videos like these, input from you shapes what we do.
Thanks for the share. I’ve owned a JD650 & now own a 430 Lawn & Garden Tractor. Very informative & well documented 👍
That 650 is a cute little thing. My boy picked up a 455 and that style is cool too... the steering is great! Thanks for sharing. md
Awesome find! I got a old kubota but love the way these John Deere’s look
The styling reflects the Dreyfuss' design of the "New Generation of Power" in 1960. Most obvious detail is the hood. Dreyfuss noted that different sized tires made a flat hood appear to go up or down hill so he applied a "bow" in the hoods to make them appear more neutral - it works! Of all the _55 series I think the 755 is the most balanced in appearance. The 655 is stubby and the 855 looks a bit long. Note the curvature of the hoods of all John Deers of the time. Thanks for submitting.
Just found your vids. I got a 755 in great shape really with a deck from an older gentleman for 100$ and they had diag that it needed inj pump and injectors. I hooked it all up not pumping through 2/3. I’m tempted to send it off with injectors for 950$ to get rebuilt by area diesel. Compression is a touch low on 3 but with fuel I think it’ll bring it back to life. It was running but the guy said he let someone borrow it and that was the end of it. I’m excited to watch ur videos on this learn a few things.
Interesting story and thanks for subscribing. If I may, before removing the injection pump confirm the fuel “lift” pump is working and that it is getting diesel fuel and not gas. Those pumps are usually trouble-free and if there’s any question about injectors, a new set is about $100. If the injection pump is pulled make sure it engages the rack on reassembly (consult the 220 manual), or it will/can bend and cause a lot of misery. I can’t stop thinking there’s a fuel quality or problem with availability somewhere. Dave, my diesel guy, says those plungers can stick and are an easy fix. It’s odd that two would fail at near the same time. The “Overbought” 755 (future Episodes) pump wasn’t showing fuel when running the compression test so I may be following you on this issue. Usually, if these things get fuel, glow plugs are ALL working, and there’s good compression, they run until parked. Letting them sit is not good for them. You mentioned low compression. If you don’t mind, what were the readings? md
@@theholeinthewater9452 I’m not quite sure it’s been parked in shed since I got it been waiting to get to it since I had surgery. If I remember cylinder 3 that had low comp was only like 55psi or so lower when I tested it. It was dry from sitting before and didn’t wanna turn over too much but figured when I get it pumping again it’ll probably come back to life get some lube in there. All of the parts were pulled before I got it he took to dealer and that’s what they came up with. Haven’t gotten to it yet but probably will this spring. I was tempted to take pump apart and clean it up see what was wrong but didn’t know where I could get parts I was previously JD Road tech and ik the parts manual for these kinda suck on availability. it was a fuel issue for sure 2 and 3 weren’t pumping at all and 1 would half squirt seemed like I was getting fuel up to the banjo bolt. I have a pretty good idea on what I’m doing but can’t find anything for the pump parts wise. You think it would be smart to take the pump apart on my kitchen table and lay it all out and clean it up and try to see if I can save it before sending it off lol. I don’t have a whole lot goin on at the moment and injectors are very cheap compared to some so no issues there. I’ve also had lots of brand new and reman JD injectors bad right out of the box so I have no fear ordering the cheaper ones
My guess, not having been in there, is that the plungers are sticking. Kitchen table with plenty of light, coffee, blizzard going on outside, and plenty of wood in the stove? Pull a delivery valve and see what it looks like in there. What can go wrong? I might fashion a fitting so an air hose can supply some type of constant pressure, shoot some WD40 in and turn the engine over before pulling the pump. If the pump is already out then shoot the air in and see if they’ll go back down. If all else fails, email me at the address in the description above and I’ll give you a contact. You’ll tell him the guy with all the Yanmars sent you. md@@CH-dk8cs
Just found you, this is great! I can’t wait to see more in the series. Thanks for sharing your journey with us.
Glad you found us. Currently recovering from second knee replacement but anticipate getting back in the shop, hopefully, in February. A lot more to come!
@@markdice2500 Oh My, don’t rush it! Give yourself time to heal. Still working w/all my original equipment (knees shoulders etc.) Took a nasty shoulder first fall in the mud yesterday, luckily it was down hill and the only damage was head to toe mud. Take care.
Agreed, rebuild it. Would be fun to watch the journey!
Stand by. Editing the next installment and its getting long! Hope it doesn't put people to sleep!
I'd love to see a rebuild of the Loader Controller Arm. My 955 has the same slop, and would feel a lot more confident taking it apart after watching someone else do it. Can only get so much from Deere drawings.
I'll get after it soon. I had a machine shop make the center bolt and the price was close to the OEM part!. I'm just finishing Part III and removing the head.
Thank you very nice
Great to know you found the channel. Hopefully you have one of these Classics and will enjoy learning about them in the following episodes. If you feel like it, tell me what model(s) you have and anything about them. md
I want a tractor but I’m not sure should I get a John Deere? Or a ford?
Since I don’t know what you want the tractor to do, I’ll make some observations.
I’ve owned a Ford 8N, Jubilee, 861 gas, 961 diesel, JD 50, 3020, 4010, 4020, 4230, 4440, “H” International, and the 655, 755, 855, and 955 series of JD compact utilities. Of these my favorites are the Ford 861 or 961, JD 3020, and the JD 855. Combined, these tractors will fit any smaller operation, up to a 160-acre farm. Notice all of these are “old” tractors rather than new.
For yard/garden work - JD 855, brush hogging 5 acres and dragging stuff around - Ford 861 gas, and for small farm field work - JD 3020. Implements, parts, and tractors are popular and readily available. Since you found this channel, I am assuming you’re looking for a used small tractor and so I’d suggest you consider a JD 755 or 855 first. They hold their value, there’s a huge community of owners that will help with questions, and the 55 series were just ahead of their time in controls and features.
If you find a cheap Ford, try it otherwise steer toward a JD. P.S. If you let me know how you’d use the tractor I'd be happy to provide more inside information. Thanks for checking out the channel - tell your friends (and have them subscribe?). md
Could you renumber your videos, please?, so I can fallow in order Thank you
Fair question but difficult to change Titles.
Click on the blue circle or the words: "The Hole In The Water". That will take you to the Channel page. Look for tabs near the top of page beginning with HOME, VIDEOS, etc. Click on VIDEOS and they'll all appear. Following the general title will be Episodes in Roman numerals. John Deere 755 Blind Date Episode VII and so on. Unfortunately, they will be out of order due to number of views and according to the way TH-cam posts them. Here are the topics and E numbers. Hope this helps?
E II - How tractors come apart and how to fix them
E III - Disassembly continues - head removal
E IV - Internal measurements (with cheap tools) and what was found
E V - Part One - Remove engine - removal of rod bearing caps
E V - Part Two - Remove pistons and prep for machining
E VI - All about injectors
E VII - Machining blocks
E VIII - Part One - Install crankshaft, rods, and pistons
E VIII - Part Two - Mockup assembly begins - installing valve seals
E VIII - Part Three - Mockup continues to check piston to head and valve clearances
E IX - Part One - Engine assembly - oil pan install
E IX - Part Two - Engine top end assembly - injection lines
E X - Part One - Overbought (755 and 855 that don't run!)
E X - Part Two - Getting Overbought 855 engine ready for removal
E X - Part Three - 855 engine disassembly to head removal
E X - Part Four - 855 engine removal and taking a look inside
E XI - Part One - Assess condition of Overbought 755
E XI - Part Two - Plans change - something's not right
E XI - Part Three - Found Floating Sleeve and other damage
E XII - Part One - Replacement and tightening of remove hydraulic lever linkage
E XII - Part Two - R and t of transmission pedal bushing, linkage, and prime sheet metal for paint
@The Hole In The Water thank you
I think you should keep it
It is a charmer (poor thing) but 99% of the parts are in Kansas and the head is in Michigan, how sad. Not to worry, work on a UP cottage required my attention and has kept me away from the farm shop. There's a chance the completed motor will be transplanted into another, nicer 755 with bad motor, but time and health will help determine that. Thanks for commenting and I promise more updates soon.
Somebody ruined that poor tractor. Parts are expensive. If you rebuild engine how do you know about the hydrostatic transmission. It could have been damaged when motor stopped just by towing it...
Great question. The purpose of THIW is to discover what happens between the beginning of the story and its end. When I've come up against a tough decision, like your reference to the transmission, my fall back is to: "do the next thing". When I went in for bypass surgery my last thought was that I'd never experienced that before and the same can be said about this poor old 755. I grew up on the farm, farmed the farm, and have an affection for machines. I guess this tractor is like an old dog that just wants someone to care. I figure that if something's bad in there it will allow me to produce more videos (and learn something in the process). Episode VIII is almost done so keep watching and things for commenting.
Rebuild it!!!!!!!!!! :)
What do you want to see?
@@theholeinthewater9452 As much as you want to share. I rebuild machines as a hobby, and love watching people do the same here on TH-cam.
Will proceed. Some of the simple stuff I try to illustrate and go on. The important stuff will be more real-time. For all of us posting videos like these, input from you shapes what we do.