[Farmall] not farmall, but fairly old IH

[jtchall at nc.rr.com]

I can’t remember when I have seen ANYTHING on the Farmall list so I thought I’d share my latest endeavor into the wonderful world of Hy-Tran and WP bolts.

Our newest tractor is a 1972 454 IH utility. My grandmother bought it new. I think it has around 6000 hrs. Of course when you consider it has had the engine rebuilt a couple times, a couple rear axles replaced, worn out 2-3 sets of tires, whatever shows on the hour meter doesn’t mean much.

It developed a radiator leak this fall. I couldn’t even find a listing anywhere for a new one so I had this one cleaned out and repaired. The brakes on these series are notorious for getting air in them. For once IH used their heads in the engineering dept and used the same master cylinders and equalizers on several models. I ordered 2 aftermarket rebuild kits for the master cylinders and I have a IH rebuild kit on the way for the equalizer. While I have it apart, I’m going to replace the bushings and the pedal shaft. If this doesn’t solve the brake issue, we’ll have to pull the axle housing, not a 5 minute job! Oh yeah, there are some cam bolts that work the equalizer. I’ll probably weld them up and turn them back down. They are pretty hard to find in the parts books. I think I finally found them, at close to $40 each.

I’m still having trouble with the fuel gauge on this tractor, installed an A&I sending unit last year and things are still not right. Unfortunately my service manual does not go into electrical issues, I do believe it references an electrical service manual that I do not have.

I have noticed Case-IH is mighty proud of the parts for this thing! I’m ordering the bushings and a pair of brake springs from McMaster-Carr for less than IH wants for one of the bushings! I’ll try NAPA for a valve cover gasket, It’s not worth the $35 they are asking.

So what 2150 red tractor is in your shop?

John Hall