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    John Deere Green paint code

    I know this has been discussed before but what is everybody's process when using PPG paint on a John Deere. We are doing a complete nut and bolt restoration on an Unstyled B and don't want to use the John Deere paint as it ALWAYS seems to fade rather quickly no matter what we do. What are you...
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    Painting a John Deere Unstyled

    I know this has been discussed before but what is everybody's process when using PPG paint on a John Deere. We are doing a complete nut and bolt restoration on an Unstyled B and don't want to use the John Deere paint as it ALWAYS seems to fade rather quickly no matter what we do. What are you...
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    Need help with power steering JD 70 (I'm stumped!)

    Have a diesel JD 70 that I'm almost done restoring. Tore the power steering all apart and put new seals and gaskets in the pedestal. Also rebuilt the power steering pump. Found out while ordering parts I have a 720 front end and pump. Anyways started it up and I'm adjusting it to keep from...
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    John Deere 80 fenders

    I have a John Deere 80 without any fenders. Was wondering if the fenders on a John Deere R or an 820 are the same or if I need to find another set of 80 fenders? Also does anybody have an idea who to call that might have 80 fenders. Seems like most places don't have used parts for them...
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    Tips on hardblocking a two cylinder block

    I have a sleeved powerblock for a G with a bad water leak. It previously had some hardblock already put around the cylinders for some reason but not much. Wanting to fill the block completely so I can get rid of the headache of water in cylinders. Anybody done this? Any tips? How long does it...
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    John Deere 80 Pony Motor help

    So the starting gear on the pony always spins, not just when you engage it?
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    John Deere 80 Pony Motor help

    So I bought a JD 80 last weekend. It was kind of a basket case but I almost have most of it together. Long story short both engines ran 10 years then they pulled it in the shop and took it apart where it set until last week. I have the pony motor running decent after rebuilding the distributor...
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    JD 70 diesel rebuild (MainBearing question)

    Hey yall, Decided to rebuild my 70 diesel and got the crank out and ready to head too the machine shop. Center main definitely needs reground. Started shopping around for new bearings and the couple places I've checked want an arm and a leg for them! Does anyone have a good source for main...
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    5-3 Power Block in a '50 B

    Will a 5-3 powerblock work in a 1950 John Deere B? If so what needs done to make it work? Was told it would work and got the tractor apart and the block back from the machine shop on the bench and just got a call saying it wouldn't work. I'm not home right now so I can't look at it myself...
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    Looking for 5-2 powerblock

    Looking for a 5-2 powerblock for a 1950 John Deere B. Anybody have any left out there?
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    Poll: how wide rims for 18.4x38's

    About to widen 2 sets of pressed steel wheels for 18.4x38"s. One set will be for firestone F-151 that will not be cut and the other will be for a set of bf Goodrich power grips that will be cut once mounted. How wide of rims are y"all running for this tire size?
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    Best place to send 2 barrel carb

    Got a 2 barrel carb on my G that I just don't think is feeding it enough. Had a guy modify it and another and one. One of them came back that never did work and the other one just isn't running to suit me. Trying to feed 805ci with a Jerry's head and 2 barrel manifold. Who would you guys...
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    Need help with a Jacks Block Part 2

    Called Jacks auto about my block. They do not believe they built it. I was told when I bought it that it was a jacks block so now I"m trying to figure out who built it. The reason jacks know they didn"t build it is because it has been brazed on top where the sleeves press into behind the donut...
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    Need help with a Jacks Block

    Got a 7.25" Jacks Block (originally a 7-1 power block) I bought off a guy who bought it from a friend to help him out when he needed money. Block had never been used before. I put it in my G and have been pulling it all summer. Come to find out it likes to drink water (almost a gallon every...
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    John Deere G Pistons

    Unless your powerblock has been resleeved to 7 inch, the max size piston you will be able to get is 6-3/4", maybe a few hundred thousandths more than that.
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