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    A/C Delco Starter Distributor Condensor issues

    So i should put power to the number two terminal all the time and the on the number one terminal should i run another circuit from positive with a light in series to excite the alternator? Is that how it would typically be done instead of using a switch?
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    A/C Delco Starter Distributor Condensor issues

    Hey fellas, I got a wierd one for you. Just recently got my engine back from the engine shop. A full rebuild on an old Continental Z129 on a TO30. Spent way more on the rebuild than the darn thing was worth! Oh well, its done now. Anyways, i just put the whole tractor back together. It was...
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    TO-30 10 PSI Oil Pressure on Newly Rebuilt Motor

    The machine shop said that on an engine that old, even after a full rebuild that I am not going to have more and 15 psi oil pressure. They assured me that they checked all the clearances and even bought a new crank that they didnt charge me for. That was because originally they didnt think...
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    TO-30 10 PSI Oil Pressure on Newly Rebuilt Motor

    Thank you for all of this wonderful advice. I am going to follow it to the letter this weekend and will report back everything. You guys are awesome!
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    TO-30 10 PSI Oil Pressure on Newly Rebuilt Motor

    The Machine Engine shop also told me to do the break in on this old engine, it's best to put a load on it for break in. I was planning on hooking up my 4' finishing mower and mowing my pasture for an hour or two. What do you guys suggest?
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    TO-30 10 PSI Oil Pressure on Newly Rebuilt Motor

    So do the 5-30 or just 30w just for break in? Then switch to something like 10w-40? By the way, the oil pump was replaced as well as part of the rebuild
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    TO-30 10 PSI Oil Pressure on Newly Rebuilt Motor

    Not sure, the machine shop changed the bearing and crank, They just gave me the old ones with the complete engine
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    TO-30 10 PSI Oil Pressure on Newly Rebuilt Motor

    Thanks Bruce, so you suggest I drain out the synthetic and put regular 30W in? I did put a zinc additive for break in. What about the weight? should I not try the 10w 40 to try and get the pressure up?
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    TO-30 10 PSI Oil Pressure on Newly Rebuilt Motor

    It currently has one of those spin - on adaptor kit, That is attached to a manifold with two passages going back into the engine ( which part I don't know ) this piece bolts to the block and the oil filter spin on to it for a seal.
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    TO-30 10 PSI Oil Pressure on Newly Rebuilt Motor

    Thanks Steve, The machine shop did the complete rebuild, I just picked up the engine itself and bolted it back to the tractor with all the accessories. So, you think I should pull the gas tank and remove the valve cover to see if the rocker arms are being lubricated...
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    TO-30 10 PSI Oil Pressure on Newly Rebuilt Motor

    10W-30 Synthetic wtih Zinc additive for break in. What are yalls thoughts on that? Thanks!
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    TO-30 10 PSI Oil Pressure on Newly Rebuilt Motor

    Thank you sir. You just made me feel a while lot better. I was hoping some of you ole timers would have some good advice for me! Thanks for taking the time to reply!
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    TO-30 10 PSI Oil Pressure on Newly Rebuilt Motor

    Hey guys, I have a TO-30 I have dropped so much money in to get right, it's ridiculous. Just the z129 back from the Engine shop and put the whole dang tractor back together. Cranked it up for the first time. See is running better than I have EVER heard her. I mean buttery smooth. HOWEVER, my...
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    TO-30 Can't Find A Block! What are my options?

    Graham - That would have been so perfect! Unfortunately, I live in Memphis, TN so that's about 11 hours away. I think I am goin to call them anyways just to see if I could get it for something reasonable and they might be open to shipping. I'll let you know what happens. Thanks again!
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    TO-30 Can't Find A Block! What are my options?

    Correction Dan, according to their website they didn't. I called anyways as you suggested. They said it would take some time to break one down, but they could probably find me one. Quoted me $750 plus shipping. Gosh I sure was hoping to pay a lot less then that. After freight and tax, i'm sure...
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