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    What it worth

    I sold a 1950 WD about a year ago that was in very good shape. Narrow front, excellent metal, good tires, 6 volt, I had recently redone the wiring. Engine hadn't had anything done to it but didn't need anything. It had been repainted at some point but the job wasn't very good (the paint was...
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    When to change plugs

    Looking for opinions here. My '58 D17 runs like a top - a little low oil pressure, but starts and runs like the day it came from the factory. Thing is, I haven't changed plugs/points, etc. in years (I can't remember the last time I did it!). If it's running fine, do you change those things as...
  3. 5

    D17 Oil Pan Gasket replacement

    All, I'm getting ready to replace the oil pan gasket on my series 1 D17. I checked the threads here and got some good skinny on how to handle the tricky gasket. Question is I have is, while I have the pan off is there anything else I should look for/check while I'm under there? Also, have...
  4. 5

    Shift lever boot on D17

    I feel a little stupid asking this because it seems like it should be such an easy thing, but how do you replace the rubber boot at the base of the shift lever on a Series 1 D17? I can't get the knob off of the shift lever and the boot is all torn to pieces. Do I just horse the new boot over...
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    Freeman Loader/ D17

    Hotsalt - where you located, amigo?
  6. 5

    ac

    Bob - you may get passions going with this one! If I have to pick just one AC I pick the D17. I have a Series 1 and really find it handy and useful. I've got a black and white picture of me standing on the front tire of my Grandpa's D17 while he's standing next to me - back in the 60s, I...
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    Loader from a WD45 to a D17

    Friend of mine knows I am looking for a trip loader for my Series 1 D17. Called and said neighbor has one on his WD45 that he would sell. Sorry - don't know the brand of loader. Generally speaking, though, would a trip loader from a WD45 fit a Series 1 D17? Intuitely, I would think not as...
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    wd40 tractor

    Respectfully, I believe the tractor to which you refer is a WD45, not a WD40. Speaking very broadly, it's a solid, general purpose tractor. Lots of them were made, parts and implements still abound, they are pretty easy to work on, were made very well, and with proper care can last a long time...
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    Tractor or equip. demos

    Jack, No stories specifically, but I recall my grandpa mentioning running some tractors against other brands when he was the owner of the Allis Chalmers dealership in Estelline, SD in the early 50s. Funny you mention the Fordson - my great grandpa went from a Fordson to a WC also - he and my...
  10. 5

    Need help with zerks....

    Wow - I have never heard that term. I always just called them nipples. Learn something new every day. Thanks!
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    Need help with zerks....

    Stupid question of the day - what's a zerk?
  12. 5

    Canton Tractor Show

    Anyone out there going to or familiar with the tractor show to be held in Canton, TX this coming weekend (Saturday, April 12)? Is it worth checking out? Thanks!
  13. 5

    rusty gas tank

    I did my WD tank with some stuff called "Kreme". Like Buzz, I bought it at a motorcyle parts place. Process was a little of a pain - takes a couple days to get it nice and dry and done right - but I think it worked well. Good luck.
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    D17 Oil Pressure

    All, I have a 1958 first series D17 that starts and runs like a champ. After about 20 minutes, though, the oil pressure drops. I changed the oil and made sure all the seals/gaskets were right, had the right filter, had the 'stem' inside the filter, etc. (per some earlier posting...
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