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    New (to me) toy. 1957 Ford 601 Workmaster

    Yup. Pretty common in WV to prevent tipping.
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    New (to me) toy. 1957 Ford 601 Workmaster

    I might be convinced to not paint, but the body tin has some rust that I want to handle. Hard to ignore the call to paint. Right now, it runs great. The needle isn't seating in the carb so it drips, but otherwise it starts instantly. I'd tell you how many hours are on it, but the glass has...
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    New (to me) toy. 1957 Ford 601 Workmaster

    Thanks, all. The surprising part about the belly sickle bar is that it is Ford-branded. I knew they existed, but evidently pretty rare? That raises the value at least $20 :D Yes, the Massey is a 135. It's a 1973, IIRC. Long story short, as Grandpa was getting older (and refusing to stop...
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    New (to me) toy. 1957 Ford 601 Workmaster

    Picked up a new toy this weekend. 1957 Ford 601 Workmaster. It kinda technically already was mine? Sorta? This was the tractor used on my grandfather's farm for decades. It was used for pretty much everything, and it's what I learned to drive on. Grandpa passed away in 2003, but we kept...
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    ID an old lawn tractor

    YES! You folks are awesome. Thank you.
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    ID an old lawn tractor

    My friend found an old photo of his first tractor. The picture is from 1977 and he never knew what brand of tractor it was, he just dragged it out of the weeds and used it to start a lawnmowing business when he was a kid. Any help on what it is? I was thinking a David Bradley/Suburban, but...
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    Repowering a late-70's Bolens

    This appeals to me big time... custom work, hard-core tech, and hot rod mentality. I'm all about hotrodding what you have, but an extra 1-2 hp won't cut it in this case. I have noticed over the years that they have remarkably universal mounting patterns... which makes sense, much like SAE...
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    Repowering a late-70's Bolens

    The engine just labors when going up hills or cutting high grass. I rebuilt the carb when I pulled it out of moth balls, changed the oil, etc. It runs flawlessly, just underpowered. I watched the governor while my friend was mowing uphill. As soon as it starts up the hill the governor pegs...
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    Bucket/Loader for JD 650 revisited

    Thanks for the tips. I guess my next step is to contact my old buddy who used to run a JD dealer. He might remember since they did a lot of compacts back in this era.
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    Bucket/Loader for JD 650 revisited

    .... and not that anyone asked, but here are two photos that you might enjoy. The first one shows the whole tractor with a Bolens/Sears fixed bucket that fit on the front like it was designed for a 650. I slapped it on there to run the brush hog since I need some weight up front and I can drop...
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    Bucket/Loader for JD 650 revisited

    That helps a lot. Back in this thread http://ytforums.ytmag.com/viewtopic.php?t=930989&highlight= you had said, Is it safe to assume from my photos that I do have the means to plumb an external valve? You'll have to forgive my dumb questions. I grew up restoring old tractors with my...
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    Bucket/Loader for JD 650 revisited

    I would like that very much. I took a closer look and those two ports in the left side of the picture are labled "I" and "O" which seems like a good indicator.
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    Bucket/Loader for JD 650 revisited

    I had posted before about adding a loader/bucket to my 650. I was properly warned that the hydraulics are pretty wimpy and that I may not have the proper hydraulic block. But... I found this. This is the hydraulic block under the seat. (see pictures) The lines come in from the pump and...
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    What bucket for JD 650/750

    ... and if all else fails, I could trade this one for a more suitable tractor.
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    What bucket for JD 650/750

    Good things to know. I only have an acre, and the bucket would be used to occasionally relocate the gravel in my driveway from the bottom to the top after rains, move some very small things, and I might use it to pull the sod up for a stone patio I want to lay. In the winter it might be used...
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