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    Scammers using this site to push forward their trade.

    mdallisD17, I feel bad that you were dragged into this mess by this douche bag. I am usually pretty good at watching for crap like this but in my desperation to finally find a part, I let my guard down and was burned. Dang! I also reported it to the "contact us" on the bottom but have not heard...
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    Scammers using this site to push forward their trade.

    I thought I would inform others on here how I stupidly got took for $500.00. I had posted a wanted ad in the classified area on this site for a Farmall MD head. It was several days and on 11 Oct. I received a reply from a DannyDee2, a new user which is as follows "You can check on @mdallisD17 I...
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    Wanted Farmall MD head.

    I am looking for a Farmall MD head that is usable - not cracked -, P/N 260 869 R1 or 277 098 R1. Thank you.
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    Farmall MD head question.

    Chapin Cylinder Head is the company I had repair it the last time. As I stated above, it leaked even before it was ran. The old owner passed away last November - December and the family closed it down. I tried calling but the number has been disconnected & google search says, "permanently...
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    Farmall MD head question.

    Yes, I followed Pete through the complete restoration of his MD. Very informative. I did not know where he took his to. Thanks for the info.
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    Farmall MD head question.

    I have added this thread here from the general discussion forum. I have been in the process of restoring a 1951 Farmall MD. As is common the heads are notorious for cracking. The one I have has been repaired several times with the last repair having it leak even before I got a chance to start...
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    Farmall MD head question.

    I have been in the process of restoring a 1951 Farmall MD. As is common the heads are notorious for cracking. The one I have has been repaired several times with the last repair having it leak even before I got a chance to start it. Unfortunately, that repair shop is out of business, so I have...
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    MD engine parts help.

    I want to thank all of you for the info you provided. I did place an order from Messick's, hopefully they are the correct ones, the P/N matches so it should be correct. If not, I will pursue some of your other contacts. Thanks again for all who responded. It is much appreciated.
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    MD engine parts help.

    I have another MD problem that I hope someone can help me with. I have been in the process of restoring our 1951 MD for several years. I ordered the engine overhaul parts from a supplier that handled Power Max (which is now Reliance) back in 2014. Due to the head cracking again where a...
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    MD diesel side question.

    I will try the timing thing as you suggested.
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    MD diesel side question.

    Finally got the MD I have been working on for several years started & running. Runs on the gas side fine, no smoke at all. When switching over to diesel, it runs but smokes a lot. At about 1/4 open it runs ok but their is a fair amount of smoke. You open it up quickly from 1/4...
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    Ask the experts. Need some MD help.

    J Hamilton: Thank you very much for that info. I will give him a try.
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    Ask the experts. Need some MD help.

    Well guys I finally got it to run on the gas side. That magneto I bought off eBay that was supposed to be completely rebuilt turned out to be a POS. I had gotten another off eBay as a spare that the guy said worked when taken off. Was not rebuilt or any new parts. Put that one on & it...
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    Ask the experts. Need some MD help.

    Yes I have the correct H-4, counter clock wise rotating mag.
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    Ask the experts. Need some MD help.

    I have been in this MD restoration for the last 11 years. Work/family issues have dragged it out this long. Have been in the assembly stage for the last year. I am at the point of trying to start it but no go. It had a battery ignition on it and ran fine before tear down. I wanted to put it...
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