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    What size disc?

    I found a 2 bottom plow that is 3 point. The neighbor told me it had not been in the ground for 50 years and he was going to scrap it. Being free at least the price was right. What could go wrong? I never considered needing wheel weights. Can someone help me with the pros and cons of bolt on Vs...
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    861 sputtering under load

    This is my first tractor and it came with some problems. With the help I received from this forum I am getting close to having an 861 that works like it was made to do. Thanks for tips on what I hope is the last of my headaches. I will let you know how things go in a couple of days. Thanks...
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    861 sputtering under load

    I replaced the carb with a rebuilt unit and it ran much better. I saw no need to readjust from the factory setting. I replaced the governor spring after I noticed it had been broken and bent to fit the governor arm. I re adjusted the governor linkage to match the service manual. Now when...
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    What size disc?

    Thanks for the great reply to my question. You give me a lot of things to think about. The hay ground is mostly timothy with very little red clover and alfalfa. With a large percentage of weeds. It should have been worked over last year but I couldn't find anyone that did custom work. This year...
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    What size disc?

    My Ford 861 is finally ready for field work. My small acreage is mostly southern Iowa clay. How much disk can this tractor handle? The field is hay ground that slopes. There are some nasty wheel ruts that need work before I fertilize and reseed. Thanks in advance for any advise that...
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    I screwed up and I need advice

    While rebuilding the carb. on my 1960 861 powermaster, I ran into a jet on the top 1/2 that would not come out and I twisted off the tabs trying to unscrew it. ( the small one next to the float jet) I drilled a 1/8" hole and used an easy-out to remove what was left. The problem is the hole...
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    Need Help with 861 ignition/timing

    Who says you can't treat an old dog new tricks! John in LA , Your step by step instructions did the trick. If you are not already writing books to help people like me "That know just enough to be dangerous" Then you should be. Keith from Ohio was dead on with his advice The brass bolt that...
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    Need Help with 861 ignition/timing

    What can I do to create a good ground. This is now becoming an issue that I will not be done with until I solve the problem. I spent the day going thru the distributor. I replaced the wire that feeds the points and made a new insulator from a piece of gasket material and installed it where the...
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    Need Help with 861 ignition/timing

    I am thank full you guys out there are covering my six. In fact I had the tractor on TDC of the exhaust stroke. I ordered an electric ignition kit. I twill be here Monday. I am keeping all of my old parts just in case I want to bang my head against the wall at a later date. Thanks to all for...
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    Need Help with 861 ignition/timing

    Thanks for all the input. I failed to mention that I have replaced points and condensers along with with the coils. I admit that I am a shade tree mechanic and this no spark is beginning to drive me nuts. After reading everything I could on this subject, I went back further and started over. I...
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    Need Help with 861 ignition/timing

    When I bought this tractor I knew it was going to need work. I drove it home (7 miles) and it seemed to run well. The next day I pulled a bush hog thru 2 acres without a problem. On the third day it would not start. After a good look at the wiring it was evident that who ever did the 12V...
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    New tractor owner

    Thanks a lot. Just what I was looking for.
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    New tractor owner

    I am new to the forum and a proud owner of 1960 801series (861). I have found an owners manual and service manual online. I am looking for a parts manual. The ones I have found online are pricey. Any input is valuable to me.
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    861 drivetrain fluids?

    The owners manual calls for 3 different kinds of oil for the tranny, rear end, and hydraulics'. Is there one product that works in all three? Thanks in advance for the input.
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    Which model is my 801 powermaster

    It is a 5 speed. I am so new to this that I am unsure how to tell if the PTO is live or not. I will post the numbers tomorrow. Thanks for the help
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