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    Another TO-20 charging system question

    The wiring diagram in the repair manual I am using does not show an ammeter, just the charging light. My 51 TO-20 did not have a place for it on the dash either so I am guessing the ammeter on your tractor was added.
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    Another TO-20 charging system question

    Thanks for the info. I did some trial and error and got it figured out.
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    Another TO-20 charging system question

    Ok, I have searched the forums and have found some great answers but I still have some questions unaswered and some not very well understood. First off this is a 1951 TO-20 with the factory 6v positive ground system. Generator is good and I just replaced the voltage regulator and rewired the...
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    1963 4000 diesel valve clearance

    Yeah, a rag. But the good news is it was not me that did the deed. I bought the tractor in this condition fearing it will need a engine overhaul and for once I get a lucky break. But then again I have not started it up yet, waiting on a lifter cover gasket. I wish I took a picture of the rag...
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    1963 4000 diesel valve clearance

    Thanks for the help guys. John_Bud, I did not rebuild the engine. I posted my troubles in another post but long story short I had little compression in #3 cylinder so I began to tear the engine down to determine the problem when I removed the intake manifold I found a shop rag stuck in the #3...
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    1963 4000 diesel valve clearance

    Well the tractor is now going back together but before I button up the valve cover and install the fuel tank I want to set my valve clearance. Since nobody in my vicinity has a shop manual in stock I was hoping someone here would have the specs. I searced the resources on this web site but only...
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    4000 piston sleeve replacement

    Well just an update on my situation. After thinking about this all day at work, I got home and stuck my bore scope into the suspect cylinder hoping something would show up. Naturally I see nothing out of place so I begin getting the head ready to pull. I decide to pull the exhaust and intake...
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    4000 piston sleeve replacement

    Thanks for all the suggestions. About all of the overhaul kits I have looked at say they include sleeves so that is what had me thinking it has sleeves. I was hoping to do most the work myself to save machine shop labor since I already have more money in the tractor than it is worth. I guess I...
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    4000 piston sleeve replacement

    I have a 1963 4000 diesel that just failed a compression test on cylinder #3. Further test indicate bottom end troubles. I have priced out overhaul kits and they all come with piston sleeves. Can the sleeves be replaced at home or does the block need to go to a machine shop? I have found a tool...
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    TO-20 axle seal

    Thanks for the quick reply guys. I am new to this site and still learning how to use all of it's resources. I wanted to do a search before posting but did not look hard enough I guess. Thanks for showing me the way. I will read up on the seals and get them ordered tomorrow. Thanks again...
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    Does a 4600 have enough power??

    My 63 4000 did it with the same bailer. Not fast by any means but it beats a mule farting in my face as my neighbor would say. I am sorry but I was mistaken on the baler model. The baler I used was a square baler, New Holland 2?? I think. Not sure I would hook up to a round baler but I...
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    ford 4000 4cyl oil pressure

    I second that. I noticed my oil pressure dropping after purchasing my 4000 diesel and using it several times. A quick check of the dipstick indicates a much higher oil level than what it was when I changed the oil after buying it. I removed the valve cover, started the tractor and found the fuel...
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    TO-20 axle seal

    Hello again, I have a TO-20 that has a leaking axle seal. I have yet to pull it apart but have been shopping for replacement axle seals. I have ran across some seals called sure-seal that look to make the repair much easier. My question is have anyone tried these and have any success stories...
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    Spark plugs

    Thanks for all the information guys. Simple case of over thinking the problem when all I need is a cheap tool that I happen to own, just have to find it. Thanks again for all the help.
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    compression gauge

    Ok, thanks for the lead. I just looked there and think I have found what I need.
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