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    Cracked block

    company called lock n stitch makes pins to repair cast. our diesel tech at work helped me fix a block on a 285 that was cracked between cylinders.
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    International Harvester 674.

    Those are good tractors. Was a popular tractor around here. Was told by dealer years ago bearings in the German engine IH's needed to be replaced around 5000 hrs. Brakes around 3000 hrs. When the brakes wear out they put metal into the hydraulic system. If you can find out if the brakes have...
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    Help from Ford Truck Gurus

    Have you had it checked out to see what code it has? Best to take it to a shop that works on them. If the cooler is stopped up on the 6.7 the EGR cooler core can be replaced after the cooler assembly is removed from engine.
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    Help from Ford Truck Gurus

    Might help to go drive it and get it up to operating temperature to help burn carbon out. The 6.7 engine egr cooler core can be replaced. The bolts on the egr pipe to exhaust manifold seize and easily break off at exhaust manifold. Those bolts are stainless and do not drill good. The exhaust...
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    273 baler help / questions

    Neighbor had same problem after changing pin and spring on his. new spring is wider so pin is longer. just bend the arm till it clears the hay dog and readjust the twine finger. His lever had bent and had to replace it. Just make sure it clears the hay dog pin.
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    Ford truck auto trans exerts??

    Another tech where I work had a 4R100 which is next version of E4OD that the torque convertor would engage in drive at a stop but not reverse. Turned out torque convertor solenoid was sticking cold than worked fine hot. Low fluid should make convertor apply in reverse. The torque convertor...
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    John Deere 3020 engines block

    Company called lock n stitch makes pins to repair cracks in cast. several years ago the diesel tech where I work helped me repair a block on a 285 massey that had cracked between the cylinders. the company has a good website and they are very helpful on what u kind of pin u need to repair the crack
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    Any ideas on Ford explorer motor

    just call your local Ford dealer and price a engine. A Ford rebuilt will have a 3yr warranty on it. It is best to give them the VIN number so they can price the right engine for the vehicle.
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    Auto question

    Automatic transmission fluid should be ok in system Ford uses ATF fluid in there systems.
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    Million Dollar Rebuild Question

    Since you are happy with your truck and have some issues with the engine other than the blown plug replace the engine. With the Ford engine you would have a 3yr unlimited mileage warranty, just make sure the engine is installed properly so there won't be any issues if you need warranty. Also if...
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    35 massey combine

    Saw ad on Greensboro craigslist, titled Farm Implements scales tanks tools grain drill disc harrows. in ad is a running 35 Massey combine for 600 dollars. His phone number is 336-339-4527. I don't know how to link ad to here, thought this might help those who collect these machines.
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    79 Dodge tranny revisited

    Try Blumenthal's Transmission, they should be able to help.
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    2010 diesel john deere

    Has the bowl screen been checked and how are filters? You should have good fuel flow without help of electric pump. When I first got my 2010 years ago somebody had put a smaller starter on it. It was hard to start till I found the right starter. Also I had bigger battery cables made and used a...
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    Looking for radiator for 2010

    Had mine re-cored at radiator shop several years ago. Or try a salvage yard.
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    Cracked Block

    Company called Lock-N-Stitch makes pins to repair cracks in cast iron. Our diesel tech at work has repaired some blocks and heads in past. He helped me several years ago repair a block that was cracked between cylinders.
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