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    880 transfer pump

    I have a 1959 880 diesel that the transfer pump is leaking diesel in crankcase. Local dealer says NLA. What are my options?
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    1100 pto

    Have 1100 tractor that was on an auger and the pto got overloaded. Still have hydraulics, brakes, and steering. I CANNOT turn the pto by hand with tractor running or shut off so im assuming the clutchpack is welded together.. How do I check and how do I fix if that is the case?
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    Case 130

    My rear rims are also only 5.5 inches wide. The 8.50s were bulged out.....
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    130

    I posted in the garden tractor forum and would like more opinions. I currently have 23 8.50 12 rear tires and would like to puy tri rib 16 6.50 8 on front and use a 23 degree style firestone on the rear. Ive been told that the 6 12 rear firestone may noy look very good as my rear rims are too...
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    Case 130

    Thanks for the reply. That's what I am looking for. I want to put tri rib firestones on the front, I know I have seen a couple pics of these with the Firestone rear tread on them so,what size are these tires? I can only find Firestone tri ribs fronts wanted to,have all the same brand of tires...
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    Case 130

    Gettting ready to restore a case 130. Looking for electrical parts key switch, selnoid, choke cable, throttle cable, steering wheel, wheel cap. Also would like to put ag tires on currently has 23 8.5 12 will a 6 12 firestone fit ok? Thanks for the help!
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    Beans on Beans

    Hello, I have a question and would like pros and cons of it. I would appreciate experience from those who have been there done that. I have approximately 30 acres that I raised soybean on last fall. They yielded an average of 55 bu/ac. I live in central Illinois and we had a really dry summer...
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    30 to 38 inch

    Have an 830 wheat land that currently has 30 inch rear rubber. I would like to put 38 inch on it. What is the easiest way to accomplish this? I have access to row crop axle housings. Can I just switch the rear axles? What are your thoughts?
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    1855 what to do

    Tell me I'm crazy....Here's the deal, I have a chance to buy an 1855 diesel that has a window in the side of the block. The tractor was being used when it blew. The rear tires are 18.4 x 38 151 Firestones at about 60 percent. The sheet metal is above average but the paint could use a new job. I...
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    farm hand wage

    Are you serious? What part of the country are you in? How many jobs are available around you at that kind of money?
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    farm hand wage

    Most definitely taxable income.
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    farm hand wage

    Thanks for the response. That is the problem I have. I am sure he is underpaid but how do I bring him up to where he should be? This is a grain operation so the spring and fall are the most important times. Summer and winter are mainly used for maintenance and repairs.
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    farm hand wage

    Thanks for the response. Currently he works full time or 40 plus hrs a week. He usually works 4 ten hour days. More in the fall or spring if needed.
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    farm hand wage

    Hello, This may or may not belong here and if it doesn"t I apologize. I am wondering what different areas of the country are paying for farm hands. I am talking a skilled hand that does everything from planting to harvesting, has vast mechanical knowledge and capable of anything from minor...
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