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    1973 Ford 4500 - One of kind TLB with NAPCO axles?

    Greetings. I have a unique TLB that was built around a Ford 4500 Industrial Tractor. Anyone ever seen a tractor like this before? I bought it for $1800 about ten years ago, but it did not run (see feature and repair list below). Any thoughts on value now? Is there a market for the NAPCO...
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    Source for New Idea 400 hay rake bearing

    Thank for posting that link, Tramway Guy. That is the string to which I was referring in my OP. After five or six pages, there is no clear resolution or definitive source for the bearings. Many great suggestions though. I am working on one possible source for the actual 400 bearing and will post...
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    Tooth Bar Bearings for a New Idea Hay Rake

    Any luck finding these bearings. I just bought a nice New Idea 400 too but needs a few new bearings. . About to miss hay season!
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    Source for New Idea 400 hay rake bearing

    Trying again with a photo...
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    Source for New Idea 400 hay rake bearing

    Thanks, Wayne. I'm on the road but will send an email as soon as I can. Charlie
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    Source for New Idea 400 hay rake bearing

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    Source for New Idea 400 hay rake bearing

    Greetings from Colorado. I bought an old New idea 400 hay rake. We got everything working except it needs new tine bearings for the five bars. There is another YT post that talks about possible sources of the bearings but it never actually states who has these bearings. Many people gave ideas...
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    Tooth Bar Bearings for a New Idea Hay Rake

    I just bought a New Idea 400 and it needs a few new tine bearings. The bearings I need are identical to what OP posted at the beginning of this thread. I read through all the posts a couple of times and everyone had ideas about who to call but I m not sure if the OP or anyone has ever found...
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    Have you ever seen a Ford/TLB/NAPCO tractor like this? Photo

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    Have you ever seen a Ford/TLB/NAPCO tractor like this? Photo

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    Have you ever seen a Ford/TLB/NAPCO tractor like this? Photo

    Here's what I know. It is big. We call it The Great White Beast. The engine and transmission are 100% Ford 4500 1973 model with a 201 diesel. Bought it for $1,800 with bad main bearing. As heavy as it is, I figured I could get that for the scrap metal if I didn't get it running. Completely...
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    Splitting a 4500 Ford tlb

    See this post with photos regarding putting it back together. Post subject: Ford 4500 Reconnecting 4sp reversing tranny. Right sequence? http://forums.yesterdaystractors.com/viewtopic.php?t=1266076 You can remove the engine, etc. without removing any torque converter bolts, but be careful...
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    Ford 4500 Reconnecting 4sp reversing tranny. Right sequence?

    Destroked, you are awesome. I got the engine in today. Your advice it was perfect. I already remove the steering gear for refurbishment, so I was leaning that way. Very easy to hand thread the 8 bolts, rotate the engine a few times, and torque everything down. To help out the next...
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    Ford 4500 Reconnecting 4sp reversing tranny. Right sequence?

    Today I hope to "un-split" my 4500 Industrial TLB with a 4 speed power reversing transmission.. Engine has been rebuilt and I have a new torque converter and flexplate. My question is about the best way to put her back together. To get proper torque on the torque converter and flexplate...
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