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  1. J

    C50 just bought - VIN and Engine question

    Ok thanks for that tip I will check later tonight. Does anyone however have a chart or link that I can use to decode the VIN?
  2. J

    C50 just bought - VIN and Engine question

    So seller told me 1966 and was a C50- but the VIN tag was seperated from the truck so I am really wanting to get the real story - where can I lookon the truck?
  3. J

    C50 just bought - VIN and Engine question

    I just bought an old Chevy C50. I would like to know what the VIN is telling me and where to find any stamping of the engine to see what engine I have..it is some form of a 6 cyl with 4 speed combo (believe that is a C4). New to trucks but love the tractors so can someone give me some leads...
  4. J

    IH 1954 Truck Question

    I have a model L-152 series truck that I am restoring but placing a newer engine, transmission, and braking system into for more of an everyday driver and most of the original parts are worn out. Any tips on interchangeability or easy modifications please let me know. I am particularly...
  5. J

    Super A oil change

    Thanks to all for the great advice. Ops manual on the way, but this will keep me moving as I see the two items on the side of the oil pan.
  6. J

    Super A oil change

    Got a super A back to the barn. First IH tractor and want to change the oil. I see the drain plug, pulled the filter, but where is a "dipstick" for oil check and how/where do you add the new oil back in? wanna do it right, thanks b
  7. J

    9N serial #?

    father in law picked up a N tractor which we believe is 9N but we need to find serial number. tractor has been heavily repainted ...where do we look for the tractor id on these type models. Also, what other clues could we find if paint is hiding
  8. J

    farmall cub no start

    Hal, thanks i will try. In case of low intake manifold what then am i looking to fix?
  9. J

    farmall cub no start

    thanks, my problem is that the markings on the pulley are not clear as it seems some pitting is around alot of the pulley wheel. i think this is why my tdc is not probably perfect. i am just letting that pressure blow against my thumb assuming when pressure is over i am at tdc.
  10. J

    farmall cub no start

    OK, tractor show this week and need some help on 50ish cub. Has a distributor cab, 6 volt, factory restore. Put the cub back together and had an overheat problem. took apart the to flush cooling system and put back together and now wont start. seem to have good compression as it blows your...
  11. J

    cub still not starting

    Wanted to give everbody who helped on this a BIG thanks as we did make the parade! Cub is timed and ran good. I am having a little steam out of the radiator area but we can take a look and get that fixed i am sure.
  12. J

    cub still not starting

    it is distributor. new point, condensor, cap, plug wire, plugs added i really believe i am not at true TDC. I am going to try again...any good tricks to give me confidence on the TDC?
  13. J

    cub still not starting

    OK, 50ish farmall cub. I reworked the valves, put back together everything and even put the plug wires on right this time. I got good compression now and i have spark going through the spark testor tool that you put on the plug and then into the plug wire. I believe i am at TDC, set the...
  14. J

    cub won't start

    Hal, I am a little fuzzy on the TDC. I have been using TDC as to have the valve closest to the raidiator in the up position? Should i not be using the valve but instead the Piston next to the radiator? just to be clear i have 8 valves and only 4 pistons. Help clear the cobb webbs on this one...
  15. J

    cub won't start

    on the distributor being 180 what is the way to correct this
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