[AT] I want a M Farmall......

[John Hall]

Got one M, don't need another! I do sometimes wish I had another 4020, 
or even something in the 60-70 hp range. Regarding projects, I've always 
got more than I need/want/can afford. Somedays I just ask myself why?

John


On 9/27/2016 8:29 AM, charlie hill wrote:
> I agree John.  My point was that before I would take it on as a project
> I'd want to know exactly what I was getting in for.  For example a 350
> Cummins
> engine gets it's head bolts torqued to 600 ft lbs.,  a 5.7 liter GM diesel
> has torque to
> yield head bolts which means they have to be replaced every time the head is
> removed
> and replaced and those bolts cost a small fortune and on some diesels the
> height of the
> liners has to be checked and possibly re-adjusted before the head goes back
> on.
> I doubt the I-H gas/diesel is that complex.  I just don't know.
>
> Anyway, it sounds like you want that tractor.  It'd be a good project for
> you and I don't think
> Al minds.  LOL
>
> Charlie
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Hall
> Sent: Monday, September 26, 2016 11:15 PM
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> Subject: Re: [AT] I want a M Farmall......
>
> Not to argue but I can't see it as any more work. I replaced a head
> gasket on one of our IH gas tractors within the last 2 years, I bought
> $45 worth of bolts from Fastenal for it.  Got a buddy that lost a gasket
> on a 3010 Deere, He brought the head over to the shop Sat to clean it
> up. Gave him a can of Copper-kote and loaned him the torque wrench and
> gave him a sequence diagram. He doesn't have the money to send the head
> to be checked for cracks and faced so he's going to try just a head gasket.
>
> I guess all I'm saying is if you are anything like me you enjoy old
> stuff, but can't afford to buy what someone else has already fixed up,
> so you have take some chances and do your own repairs. Hey at least you
> get an education!
>
> John Hall
>
> On 9/26/2016 7:38 PM, charlie hill wrote:
>> I'm not at all familiar with that engine but putting a head
>> gasket on a diesel is a bit more complex than putting one on
>> a gasser.  Same process but higher torque on the head bolts
>> and sometimes the head bolts need to be replaced. Still it sounds
>> like a nice project.
>>
>> Charlie
>>
>>
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