[AT] 430V update

[Brian VanDragt]

Yes, he did that with me too.  It didn't take long for them to get here either.  I also had Cork Groth do the same thing with a $1,000 R-2 magneto for my GPO.  We tractor collectors must be a trustworthy bunch.

Brian

> On November 21, 2017 at 10:36 AM Spencer Yost wrote:
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>     Evergreen provides awesome service! Reached out this morning through their Facebook page with a message, they immediately responded; said they had it, gave me a price of $80, and said "just shoot me your name and address and you can send me a check when you get it". How's that for service :-)
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>     Pleased so far...
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>     Spencer Yost
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>         > > On Nov 21, 2017, at 7:19 AM, Stephen Offiler wrote:
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> >         Wow, now I want to fix the gages on my JD 440IC....
> > 
> >         SO
> > 
> >             > > > On Mon, Nov 20, 2017 at 10:53 PM, deanvp wrote:
> > > 
> > >             Do not and I mean DO NOT buy any type of antique tractor gauge from JD.
> > >             Only buy completely original type gauges including bezels from Evergreen
> > >             Restoration in Spooner, Wisconsin. The owners name is Jerry Trcka. The are
> > >             absolute duplicates of what was sold with a JD 430V in 1959 or 1960. Many
> > >             vendors and possibly including JD sell generic gauges that are prices of
> > >             junk made in India. Yes, they are less expensive but they won't be correct
> > >             and have a terrible reputation and a very high failure rate Jus give him
> > >             your model, manufacturing date and Serial number and you will get a guage
> > >             that is 100% correct. He is the go to supplier for informed JD owners.
> > >             -------- Original message --------From: Spencer Yost
> > >             Date: 11/20/17 6:37 PM (GMT-08:00) To: Antique tractor email discussion
> > >             group Subject: Re: [AT] 430V update
> > >             Got the manifold off, easy as pie. The manifold and cylinder head surfaces
> > >             were in pretty good shape. After filing I can't even get a .002" inch
> > >             feeler gauge under the straight edge on either. So I am definitely good to
> > >             go. There were a few high spots (picture below).
> > > 
> > >             Another question: The water temperature gauge does not work on this
> > >             tractor. I assume it's a Bourden(sp?) tube type gauge? There's no
> > >             electrical to it so I assume that's all it can be.
> > > 
> > >             With the manifold off, it is so easy to fix/replace the gauge, I'm tempted
> > >             to go ahead and do that. I've always told you can't fix them and from what
> > >             I understand from how they work that sounds likely. Anyone have any
> > >             ideas or know of good replacements? All the aftermarket I can find don't
> > >             have a John Deere logo. That will not do for this tractor! I'll price the
> > >             dealer tomorrow but Im sure it will be pricey since the logo is on it. I
> > >             had one fixed on an antique car, but they are no longer in business. This
> > >             was 15 years ago and it was pricey then. I probably could buy one from John
> > >             Deere cheaper.
> > > 
> > >             Thanks as usual in advance!
> > > 
> > >             Spencer Yost
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> > >             Spencer Yost
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