[Farmall] OT can you help me on a gearbox selection please

[Robert Johnson]

Thanks Gary. A 400 isn't hard to find here , I've got one in my ute !.
Rob J.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gary Hayes in Bouse, AZ" <naagary at yahoo.com>
To: "Farmall/IHC mailing list" <farmall at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 7:17 AM
Subject: Re: [Farmall] OT can you help me on a gearbox selection please


> 6.2 - 6.5 chevy diesel comes with a 400 auto in 3/4 ro 1 ton form, built 
> 400 autos can be had that are modified for rv use and are unbreakable - 
> that being said the natural 3.5 (6.2) cant get out of its own tracks that 
> is why it was replaced and turbo ed for most applications. find a cummins. 
> (the chevy is economy champ - 150 hp go slow last long (up to 400 k 
> miles). Have had quite a few. prefer to pull my Ih equipment with the 
> duramax.
>
>
>
> Robert Johnson <johnson_rob at bigpond.com> wrote:
>  I'm looking at getting a Dodge 1968 bus , converted to a really nice 
> mobile
> home .
> Its running a 318 just rebuilt , and a Spicer 5 speed , with a 2 speed 
> diff.
> I'm looking at putting a diesel in it , and at the moment I'm looking at a
> 6.5 Chev v8 diesel , naturally aspired.
> If I'm going to get my wife to drive it , I'll need to get it hooked to an
> auto.
> What is the best auto to hook to this engine ? , its not really heavy duty
> work , I'd just like to see it give me good economy.
> Regards Rob Johnson.
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> Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 10:05 PM
> Subject: Re: [Farmall] fuel tank sealer
>
>
>> Thanks!
>>
>>
>> ?David D. Davis
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Mike Sloane
>> To: Farmall/IHC mailing list
>> Sent: Sat, 30 Jun 2007 11:11 am
>> Subject: Re: [Farmall] fuel tank sealer
>>
>>
>>
>> Probably the best sealer kits come from Eastwood
>> and
>> from the POR folks
>>
>> These are complete cleaning kits with etchant, etc.
>>
>> With a large tank like the Farmall H, etc. you really need to remove the
>> tank and clean it thoroughly before sealing, otherwise you won't get
>> good adhesion of the sealer (and the loose hunks of sealer will most
>> certainly end up plugging the lines).
>>
>> What I have done is put a couple of 2' lengths of heavy chain inside,
>> add about a gallon of soapy water, seal the openings, strap the tank to
>> the raised wheel of another tractor and let the whole mess turn slowly
>> for about an hour. (See
>>
>> for an image.) The reason I use chain instead of a bunch of old nuts and
>> bolts or stones is that it is much easier for me to get them out after
>> you are done. After you drain and dry the tank completely, then you
>> follow the directions on the product for etching the metal and coating
>> with sealer. Doing it this way will result in a very long lasting job.
>> There are probably other ways of agitating the tank and soapy water, but
>> I work alone, and the tractor wheel method is all I have available.
>>
>> There is another produce called "Kreme", but I understand that it does
>> poorly in the presence of modern gasoline formulations and/or gasoline
>> with ethanol in it. I don't know that for a fact.
>>
>> Other places to obtain similar products are local motorcycle shops, J.C.
>> Whitney, and probably Valu-Bilt. I have only used the stuff from
>> Eastwood, so I cannot comment on any of the others.
>>
>> Mike
>>
>> farmallcub at aol.com wrote:
>>> I have the same problem with three cubs and need the information as
>>> well....
>>>
>>>
>>> ?David D. Davis
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Slab210 at aol.com
>>> To: farmall at lists.antique-tractor.com
>>> Sent: Sat, 30 Jun 2007 10:05 am
>>> Subject: Re: [Farmall] fuel tank sealer
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I have a gas tank on a 1940 farmall H that needs sealed
>>> Does anyone have information on a good sealer. tank does not leak
>>> it is just rusted on inside.
>>>
>>> thanks
>>>
>>> Roger in Ohio
>>>
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