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    Diesel Injection pump

    So why is it leaking around the throttle shaft? Is there fuel under the 'cover' from an internal leak. Are the o-ring seals on the throttle shaft just to keep out dust/dirt? Thanks Dieseltech
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    Diesel Injection pump

    My AC 175D 2.48 Perkins....CAV(DPA/Lucas) type 3248850 mechanical advance injector pump is leaking fuel from around the throttle shaft. How hard is to remove the top cover of the pump as I want to replace the seals on the throttle shaft. Actually I found a kit with a new throttle shaft...
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    hyd/trans oil

    Bought a new AC 175 in January of 1981. After three years of use the transmission top shaft/bearing seized. I had the tractor repaired by a Case/IH dealer, who was an acquaintance of mine. He told me to use HyTran....telling me that the 'splash' lubrication system of the 175 would lubricate...
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    kind of a what is it question Scythe ??

    Looks like it could be a corn stalk cutter
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    New Idea 5208 question

    Northvale PA New Idea Form Number 79017090. 'Service Manual' 5200 Series Disc Mower Conditioner, section 9005-10. Suggested knife usage and guidelines....section If the grass is light and wet use a standard 12 degree knife. ..and Slow disc speed down, maintain ground speed, raise curtin...
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    New Idea 5208 question

    Thanks Brendon...my error ...it's a 1994. 5209..I'm its second owner. The unit has always been shedded..even during the 'haying' season and maintained religiously regarding greasing the pods...which is quite a pain. However, I'm afraid the pod gears are a bit worn, as I doubt I could get...
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    New Idea 5208 question

    What is the pod gear backlash adjustment spec? I saw it once in my manual but with tired eyes I just can't seem to locate the specification Thanks
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    160

    probably means AGricultural. as AC made an industrial version as well
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    Update on hay field

    no, the NY State trooper was following you to keep you from causing mayhem on the highway. He knew the risks and was emphatic to folks who farm for a living. Perhaps he was some farmer's son/daughter. Why do I know this you ask??? It happened to me.. a friendly/empathic trooper could have given...
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    Ford plow

    first you have to determine if the 101 series plow has an oliver bottom. I had a 3x16 101 years ago with oliver bottoms .. best 3point plow I ever owned
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    WD45 with AC 3 16" snap coupler plow

    Owned/used a W-45 gas, 14.9x28 loaded and weighted rears...through the late 70s. As I recall we pulled a snap coupler 3x16 plow with little/no difficulty. The wide front didn't have extra ballast. Soil types on the farm includes Darien Silt Loam.. which is a heavy soil type with lots of clay...
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    Allis 170 With A Perkins Diesel ( Hard Starting)

    I have owned a AC175 with a perkins 2.48 since 1981..bought it new. It's been a cold blooded beast since it was new. Anything below 40 degrees and it now struggles a bit. ..It now has 4500+ hours on the meter..but since it's a mechanical hour meter I would have to guess that it probably has at...
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    chassis repair

    I would like to thank all those who responded in a positive fashion. I learned stuff I didn't know and now have additional options. I contacted another NH dealer and they seem interested in discovering why the tractor chassis loosened up...asking a number of operational use questions. I may have...
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    chassis repair

    Re: New Holland T4.75 with 4wd and loader.....frame twisting is loosening chassis bolts... Has anyone had experience repairing/fixing transmission/rear end case threads using a thread repair approach such as heli coil or something similar. Tractor twisted the bolts loose after 3 years of...
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    Retirement

    If you like what you are doing don't retire. Have your health checked ..at 64 you don't yet qualify for medicare .. but look into using your medical insurance. Medicare saved my life.. I'm now 76 and still working full time on my farm raising organic grass fed beef... selling to a private market...
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