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    Ford 501 Sickle Bar Mower & Clipping Wheel Attachment

    I bought a wheel (I think from Webbs call (800) 578-1480 in Neb.) a few years ago. It fit ok but did not take grease last time I used it. Maybe the bushing rotated? I am sure you could also modify an outside shoe to raise the bar to 8 inches with a strip of steel and a welder. I only use...
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    3000 Radiator Question

    I used a Clancy Czech built radiator after poking a hole in my radiator. Fit well, seemed about the same weight as the OEM and keep the temp ok. Later I did have the old one repaired; it had a hole in one core of approximate .080 dia. I went to a good radiator shop and had it repaired and...
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    rotary mower

    I had the same problem with a Jacobsen 50 walk behind mower. I spent hours looking for a replacement blade and to no avail. I finally ordered a set slightly longer and with the correct center hole and had a small amount milled from each end by a small shop on a Bridgeport. Not very expensive...
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    8n rear rim

    OT; You must be close to my place at Bordon and Van Vlack
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    Ford NH tractors.

    The new stock symbol is CNHI and is primarily listed on the NY Stock exchange. Increasing profitability and reducing liability and cost is important, but I think a lot of this slicing and dicing of companies is often done in an attempt to increase stock prices of the parts over the previous...
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    Ford 850 radiator

    I replaced a radiator in my 3000 last year; at the advice from a forum member I ordered a Clancy(Czech made) and it seemed to be of similar weight to the OEM unit and fit fine with no modification required. Cooling system seemed to work same as with original. I later had the holes repaired in...
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    A 850 you don't see very often

    Some of the old JD A's used a gasoline start with some type of distillate fuel after warm up. It was referred to locally as "power fuel". An older neighbor had a hand flywheel start A. Starting, as I recall, was to open compression release valve on each cylinder, start on gas, close valves...
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    Tempilstick for Lock Collar ?

    Use an optical temperature gun; They are available online for $20-30. They are also handy for looking at over heated bearings while running, and looking for hot or cold spots in a multitude of applications. I have used them to check clearance on a sickle mower bar while running.
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    2nd load ready for wauseon

    www.NationalThreshers.com has a flyer with dates, fees and camping charges
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    641 Plow Suggestions

    Yes you are right and your neighbors similar soil is you best friend and source of information; however soil condition on a micro level and the history of rotation etc can also make differences. Our soil was mostly some type of loam. One field had a corner what was commonly called "gumbo"...
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    641 Plow Suggestions

    Not knowing what area you are from and the type of soil makes selection range wide. You may be able to size yours if you can find someone using a plow on a similar tractor size. In central Mi many plows are gone. When we were plowing in Mo in bottom land we used a AC CA with 2/14 (mid...
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    3600 radiator cap

    I just had a radiator repaired for a 3000 gas and the shop tech recommended using a 4psi cap on a radiator this old. In fact he just gave me a new one (at no charge)to use since I did not remember whether I had a 7psi or a 4psi cap. I have never had a problem with the temperature running high...
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    1969 3000 left side decals

    When we replaced mine the left side was run under the air intake.
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    Ford 3000 Question

    The manual for my 3000 clearly states that the oil capacity is 8 qt with filter and 6 without under the specification sheet. However, this will overfill it by approximately one quart. The number on the back of the manual is SE 3225 86850 and I am pretty sure is was the one that came with the...
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    Follow up on 3000 radiator replacement/repair

    Thanks for the input a few weeks ago on the replacement or repair for the 3000 Ford (no oil cooler reqd). I did order a Clancy radiator and installed it rather than do a repair. The tractor is a distance from where I live and this eliminated one trip and it was ready to use the same day. The...
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