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    Power Steering Lines Ford 871

    Mike Smith (in Michigan) may be able to help. You can make your own like I did, be aware it's a double flair. Here's a Utube link:
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    How many folks are "loving" this new site update?

    I'd be more impressed if it remembered to keep me logged in after I checked the box to "Keep me logged in".
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    Ford Farming...

    Pickup bed probably holds about as much as the combine hopper. Just swing the chute and fill 'er up.
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    Ford 740

    I remember when tires like that were popular. Great for running a couple of miles down a paved road, then working in the field. The original ones on my 871 were Firestones with that pattern.
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    Carburetor leaking

    What Old says is in fact true, I've done it also. Think about it: if you run the engine about 3/4 throttle and suddenly totally block off the air intake, what happens? A big slug of gas is introduced into the engine. Where does the gas come from? Um, the carb bowl, right? Sometimes that's enough...
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    Ford 172 Head

    Well that's only .030" (half of 1/16") of metal removed, but I'd check with some one more knowledgeable about this first.
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    Tiger 134 Air Cleaner

    Showcrop has it right for the way Ford tractor air filters work, and they work very well when used as intended. Only thing I can add is that a lighter oil, like 10w or 20w works best in cold weather. My '51 Chevy truck has an oil bath air cleaner, but works on a little different principle. Air...
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    Ford Tactor 801SOS

    Just for informational purposes, here's the way I ran my return line back into the hydraulic reservoir on my 871. I'm using a simple diverter valve to run a log splitter that has it's own control lever on it. It all works well, but running the return line into the filler cap was the easiest way...
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    Anybody know anything about Ford A-Tractor

    What Bern said pretty much sums it up. Check out the wiki on the Fordson name and why it was used. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fordson
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    Front tires ?

    All I can tell you is that I have 6.50 X 16" Carlisle 3 rib tires on the front of my 871, and have been very happy with them. Purchased locally.
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    3 point issue

    Assuming you have the correct hydraulic oil in it, kind of sounds like your hydraulic pump is tired. Try taking a hair dryer and warming up the pump for a couple of minutes before starting the tractor and see if that helps. If it does, you know where the problem is. I had the same issue with my...
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    Throwback Thursday picture

    I can't stop seeing this. . .
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    Oh boy!!! Here we go!!!

    Me too. They should have called them wrist whackers.
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    Mystery situation -ford Jubilee

    MarkB is right. They say that in their instructions, but a lot of folks disregard. Had one guy tell me "Ah, I'm using resistor plugs, same thing". OK, have a nice day. . .
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    Radiator update

    Yup. I've owned my 871 for 48 years, and the rub blocks were about done when I got it. That was back when we had a local Ford tractor dealer, and when I was there picking up something else, I complained about the squeaking coming from under the hood when on rough ground. He didn't even look -...
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