Recent content by David Beasley

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    sheet metal help for IH 240

    I'm with Mr.Hal...the TH-53b catalog is worth its weight in gold. Ive been restoring my 240-U for several years, locating missing and replacing damaged sheetmetal. Very good advice can be found here on the forum. Id be lost without 'em!
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    Help identifying a IH hood

    IH Fan, There are reproduction skirts on ebay right now. They are reasonably priced considering what I paid for the used ones I found. An ebayer named greenbackin has a 340 hood and cowl side panels right now. I'm pretty sure the 340 hood is shorter than the 240. I have a hood for mine...
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    Help identifying a IH hood

    Hello, A buddy picked up a hood for me thinking it would fit my IH 240 Utility. Needless to say, it didnt. I would like to sell or trade it but I need to figure out what it fits. It measures 36 and 3/8 inches and has one hole on the right side from the operators perspective. I'm thinking...
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    Cracked block repair

    Good news! Had the block magnafluxed and it checked out just fine. Thanks for the input, David
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    Cracked block repair

    Thanks for the advice fellas... I cleaned up the block a little with a die grinder on the inside. Im not totally convinced its cracked. After further inspection, It looks more like a casting flaw. I"m going to have it magnafluxed to be sure. There are two areas that are in question: They...
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    Cracked block repair

    Hi again, Folks! While I was removing the crank pulley and sleeves yesterday, I checked the block over for cracks and sure enough, its cracked right behind the carbeurator. it almost two inches long. I"m going to attempt to repair it from the inside with the Devcon while I have the...
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    240 Utility crank pulley removal

    If anybody follows this thread, The pulley came off easily with a regular gear puller. The even better news is the crank is in great shape and will go back standard.
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    240 Utility crank pulley removal

    Hi, Folks... My 240 has an engine serial number of 67,000 and some change. Since its above 65,000, am I going to have the headaches of removing the pulley like on the C-123"s less than 65,000? The service manual implies that its easier stating that the pulley is held on by a nut...
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    J chracter in U-240 serial #

    Much obliged, Rex....If I were to have installed an Auburn clutch would it work? This may be the source of my clutch woes as I can just about bet an Auburn unit was installed. If memory serves, a Rockwell clutch was an option as well. Funny: My Dad and I both graduated from Coosa County High...
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