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

[John Hall]

I need more storage for what I already have! And I still bring in more 
stuff! I'm convinced its a sickness! I've got a few things that I should 
sell (antique equipment) but need to get a couple photos together to 
create some ads.  I'm convinced the guys that are always buying and 
selling are better off than those of us that buy, fix (maybe), and keep 
forever.

John


On 9/27/2016 5:09 PM, Dennis Johnson wrote:
> John,
>
> I think that the "why" answer is that we like the stuff/projects. That is why most of us are here.
> Better question is "what do I do with the projects" - keep and hope we get to it, get rid of or trade it, or ??? Most of us probably keep and hope we get to it as long as storage space does not become a significant factor where we have to start choosing what project we have space to store.
>
> Thanks
> Dennis
>
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>> On Sep 27, 2016, at 3:59 PM, John Hall <jtchall at nc.rr.com> wrote:
>>
>> 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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