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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Pitchfork on 12 September 2007, 19:07:19

Title: Silencing a Tractor
Post by: Pitchfork on 12 September 2007, 19:07:19

Of course, one expects Diesels to be a bit noisy, but is there any additive to oil that will quiet them down a tad?
Decades ago, we used to put STP into the oil which had the effect of increasing oil pressure & generally stopping tappet rattle on minis (BMC A series motors)
Would love to reduce the 'clatter' especially when cold
IW

Title: Re: Silencing a Tractor
Post by: hotel21 on 12 September 2007, 19:45:48

Regular oil changes may go some way to assisting but the inherant problem with a diesel is the way they actually work.  

Sometimes the clatter you hear is a combination of the fuel injection system and the actual combustion process, rather than any hydraulic valve adjustment or clearance.

Title: Re: Silencing a Tractor
Post by: TheBoy on 12 September 2007, 20:31:57

Petrol and a match?


Sorry to sound flipant - I have a bit of a hate relationship with tractors currently ;)


You could try lifter treatment - but regular oil changes probably better.

Remember, 4.5k max service interval, so oil change every 2 - 3k....