[AT] a "few" days ago

[Thomas O Mehrkam]

That 1000 lb radiator probably helped a little.

Where did the Shrapnel come from?  Exhaust system?

On 2/20/2017 3:46 AM, Herb Metz wrote:
> John,
> Quite a difference in that 'before' and 'after'.
> You and your Dad have a right to be very proud of this unusual design and
> still operational tractor.
> I have seen one at Portland, IN August show and at Elnora, IN show, but was
> not around to hear it running and see it operating.
> With that short wheelbase,  did they have a history of wheelies?
> Apparently I missed your post about 'still have shrapnel marks in the shop
> wall'?
> Herb
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Hall
> Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2017 9:49 PM
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> Subject: Re: [AT] a "few" days ago
> Here it is as we found it. The engine locked up one day after the owners
> shut it down. We found a cracked nut on an internal oil line, thats our
> only guess as to what happened. We drained 7 gallons of water and oil
> from the crankcase. Never thought it would run so we freed up the rings,
> took the head to the IH dealer dad worked for and ground the valves,
> rigged up a makeshift carb and magneto, then came the backfire heard 2
> counties over--still have the shrapnel marks in the shop wall.
> John
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