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    Need help finding 1/2"-18 nuts for tie-rods of old hydraulic cylinder.

    OK, will do Phill ! Thanks.
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    Need help finding 1/2"-18 nuts for tie-rods of old hydraulic cylinder.

    The M12's are too small. The 1/4 NPT idea is interesting, but I don't see any structural nuts this size during a quick search. Daniel, you are probably right that I'm throwing good money after bad, but it going to try. I will replace the cylinders complete if needed. Thanks all for the ideas...
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    Need help finding 1/2"-18 nuts for tie-rods of old hydraulic cylinder.

    Thanks Ray, I saw those "nuts" as well, I don't think that they will work. I am really shocked that none of us can find normal 1/2"-18 nuts . I will break down and spend nearly $100 for 4 new 1/2" x 24" long connecting rods and 8 new 1/2"-20 nuts from McMaster-Carr.
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    Need help finding 1/2"-18 nuts for tie-rods of old hydraulic cylinder.

    Yes, they are definitely 1/2" - 18 threads/inch. I considered making them, and it may come to that. I think I need a time machine.
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    Need help finding 1/2"-18 nuts for tie-rods of old hydraulic cylinder.

    The rods are 21.5" long. I believe I will have to replace the rods because I am having no luck locating 4 nuts. Nothing is simple... thanks for the input all.
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    Need help finding 1/2"-18 nuts for tie-rods of old hydraulic cylinder.

    Thanks All! They are for the tie rods that hold to 2 caps on the hydraulic cylinder. They are under great tension. They are from a 1964 Wagner front end loader on a Ford 4000. I used a thread gauge to definitely determine the size. I find it crazy that the taps and dies are readily available...
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    Need help finding 1/2"-18 nuts for tie-rods of old hydraulic cylinder.

    Hey All, Does anyone know where I can locate 1/2"-18 nuts for tie-rods for an old hydraulic cylinder. I can find taps and dies for this old size, but no nuts. Otherwise, I will have to buy 4 new rods and nuts. Any ideas? Thanks!
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    Wagner Iron Works model #6 hydraulic cylinder on Ford WF3 FEL info needed

    Hi All, I have a 1964 Ford 4000 4 cylinder gas tractor with a FORD WF3 Front End loader that was built by Wagner Iron Works. I am trying to disassemble the single acting lift cylinders but I'm having no luck. The plate shows that it is a Wagner Iron Works Model #6 cylinder. It IS NOT the one...
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    Wagner wf3 cylinder disassembly

    Hey 13fx, I have exactly the same WF3 loader with the exact same hydraulic lift cylinders as you. There is no gland nut. I removed the oil seal ( National 40410S ) and then there is a coiled snap ring. I got it out, but now I am kinda stuck. After the coiled snap ring, it appears to have a...
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    1964 Ford 4000 4 cyl gas vacuum reading.

    OK, Thanks guys!
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    1964 Ford 4000 4 cyl gas vacuum reading.

    Thanks used red MN! I'm sure that you are right that it probably doesn't matter. I guess I will try to move on and leave my vacuum gauge in the toolbox, but I was curious if anyone out there has had a similar experience. Does anyone see a steady vacuum reading on these updraft carburetors at...
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    1964 Ford 4000 4 cyl gas vacuum reading.

    Hi All, I have been working on refreshing a 1964 Ford 4000 4 cyl gas ( 172 cu ) that ran but had low compression. Alot of work has been done. I have bored out the cylinders to .040 over, new pistons, rings, bearings, seals, cam shaft, cam shaft gear, turned cranked, flattened the deck, new...
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    Ford 4000 4 cyl gas 172 valve/ valve seat angle

    1-1/2" and 1-5/8".
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    Ford 4000 4 cyl gas 172 valve/ valve seat angle

    Thanks All. I have reached out to the valve provider for specs on their angle. Yes Jim , I was wondering if the neway 1-5/8" 45° ( or 46° ) cutter could be used to clean up both the intake (1-5/8") and the exhaust (1-1/2") valve seats? The cutter appears to have fixed carbide pieces like a...
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    Ford 4000 4 cyl gas 172 valve/ valve seat angle

    Thanks Mark-la! That is similar to the Ford Shop manual. Can a Neway 45° 1-5/8 cutter be used for both valve seats?
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