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    D17 steering

    I started out with new fluid , looking for fluid flowing in the reservoir. Next step, in line PSI check . But wait ...we are Puking fluid fluid out reservoir , bubbles, cavitation in the motor oil. I've pulled the pump off the tractor Looking for a trusted individual who would like to...
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    D17 steering

    For lack of the technical term. The pitman arm that attaches to the steering unit / tie rods, has vertical play probably 1/2 " travel. Took a video but was to large to send...
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    D17 steering

    Hello, I have a 63 D17 serial # 21368 Wide front end. Steering has all but locked up. 1) I drained the p/s unit and replace fluid 5 quarts. 2). Let it idle for a long while. Cracked some lines open, damn sure had pressure at the pump ( up by the distributor) 3) still no help, 4) raised...
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    DU-AL blues

    Here are a couple shots of her
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    DU-AL blues

    To wore out,. That link is it buddy I will mic the rod and OD, but definitely a turn in the right direction. Thanks
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    DU-AL blues

    I will get a pic out there, But for the moment, The # is stamped on a tag and welded to the right side upright. As big as it is, it was meant for something or someone. 49 inches is what the cylinder measures bolt to bolt fully collapsed. A most excellent implement and the backbone of my...
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    DU-AL blues

    The hydraulic shop in Springfield Missouri told me that what was standard size is no longer standard size, to include materials used in the process So far my search has turned up nothing. The only # on the entire thing is C27355 Du-Al mgf. South Dakota pat # 2,619,242. How much trouble is...
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    DU-AL blues

    Hello fellow rust lovers I've got this 63. D17 with a DU-AL front end loader. C27355 This keeps the ladies in hay and every other chore I can think of. One of my cylinders went down on the loader and it's looking like a rebuild will be impossible due to lack of the correct packings Is this...
  9. L

    D17 tranny

    Does anyone know what would make my transmission puke tranny fluid out of what seems to be a vent type bolt on the TOP of the box forward left. Only after pulling a drill or drag
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    1963. D17 tune up blues.

    Thank you all for your input. I replaced the new condenser Set the points wearing my glasses and hit the contacts with 1000 grit paper. Sputnik fired right up. Runs really well for her age. So very glad to have her back. But I do have one question. I never noticed the intermittent blue flame...
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    1963. D17 tune up blues.

    Running through the wires now actually Retracing steps checking for brittle wires Suspicious about the ignition New doesn't mean good.
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    1963. D17 tune up blues.

    Here at the Ketchem Cattle Co. We have become very dependant on a 1963. D17. Always dependable no matter the weather I finally get the chance for a tune up. Plugs,. Wires,. Cap,. Rotor bug, points set at 0023 Zenith 200 carb soak and rebuild. Starter rebuilt and a new celanoid All parts...
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    1963 D17 3 point

    Greetings rusty steel lovers I have a 1963 D17. I use that old girl for just about everything on our cattle farm. Lovingly called Sputnik by my neighbors. My problem is the 3 point. It leaks the fluid that raises the arms ( but stays inside the tractor rear end.). I can raise them manually...
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