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    3 Oliver pullers

    Its partly 66 . I wanted to have a wide front on it v/s the more common narrow , but wanted to keep it as light as possible so fabbed it up using the 66 outer ends and tierods. Made the pipe axle as light as I dared then got scared it might bend if it came down hard so added the gusset under it...
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    3 Oliver pullers

    Finished up the pulling season last night in Orrilla, night before at Bobcaygeon. Both great nights for a tractor pull. Feel kinda down that I have to put them away for the winter shortly. A fellow came up to me last night and asked what makes old Olivers such good pullers? I said simple they...
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    Tillage tractor recommendations

    Transplanting cabbage reminded me of when I worked on the cabbage farm next to us back in the late 70,s. They had 2 main tractors at that time a 656 hydro and a 970 Case. I remember taking the 710 JD over to run the transplanter when the 656 was broke down or maybe needed at there other farm in...
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    Cockshutt 1850 2 speed removal

    Those hydra powers are heavy . If you take a little weight off with hoist and pry bar around each side it should come off.
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    buzz saw blades

    The best style of buzz saw was the ones built with a swinging arbour v/s the tilting table. My grandfather and his brother built one from a Model T frame and parts they gathered up here and there. It has served our family well thru 4 generations and I could still belt her up and buzz wood with...
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    Hay as a Profitable Endeavor

    What kind of spray are you using that wont kill the alfalfa?
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    Steam engine model failures

    My Dad had a life long friend by the name of Johnny Crooks. He was a master at building mini replica steam and gas engines so detailed that if you saw a picture you would think it was the real deal. He once came for a visit and he had built a replica 1/16 scale fairbanks and morris gas engine...
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    Hay as a Profitable Endeavor

    Like Dad used to say "better to let the weather spoil it than spoil it yourself";)
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    Clutch not releasing

    If your second cut has alfalfa in it I wouldnt cut it this time of year anyway! One thing I have found about trying to farm with older tractors you just need to have lots of them and one is bound to work for you! I would much rather tinker with old tractors than make payments on a new one! Good...
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    Clutch not releasing

    Obviosly if the full face disc is thinner it might solve your problem but it looks like you are into taking her apart either way. If you need the hieght to set fingers I could look it up for you? I always check new pressure plates with a dial indicator on my surface plate to see is they are...
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    Clutch not releasing

    Assuming the step in flywheel is correct. I think it is supposed to be .100 or maybe .125? There are no broken ajustment bolts on your fingers? The clutch adjustment rod is in the lower hole where it attaches to the clutch lever arm? The release fingers as others have said are set close to...
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    Long 610 - Engine Knock

    I know you say thats not it but Your video clip sounds more like loose valve lash, or a exhaust leak than a knock. Bent push rod?? Its hard to tell however if there is a more pronounced knock at idle? I take it pistons came with new pins and you installed and sized the wrist pin bushings?
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    Just curious

    Weather not withstanding it depends on the time of the year. I have baled second cut that I didnt touch but was early in the season. This time of year around here you generaly need 4 good days for dry alfalfa hay but if at all possible I wont touch until the day of baling then turn it over with...
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    Oliver 88 row-crop ignition issues

    Just a thought. You might want to check the switch itself. That looks like an original switch in your pics. I have had more than one not make contact. Super easy to check that it has continuity from battery terminal to ignition with your ohm meter.
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    Pulling a 706 Diesel questions?

    I think younger persons getting into pulling is great. Keeps them occupied and maybe out of trouble doing something less honourable? My Dad started our family tradition of tractor pulling several decades ago. He farmed full time his whole life and was the only real hobby he really got into. One...
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