The Red wrote on Friday, March 02, 2001 (PST): Jim that was an incredible article. Outstanding photos and I really liked the videos at the end. I am surprised you had problems with the ring compressor. I have a near identical one from Sears and easily installed 4 pistons in my Farmall H in a short period of time. Thanks for spending the time documenting your rebuild!!!!! F14 wrote on Sunday, March 04, 2001 (PST): The videos are wicked awesome cool! Been a very interesting article all along. Congratulations! Bruce wrote on Sunday, March 04, 2001 (PST): I'd like to say what a fine job you did on your tractor, and the step by step story with the pictures was the greatest. Also video was a plus.....Well done!!!!! Bruce Lou Kocon Jr. wrote on Monday, March 05, 2001 (PST): Great article, pictures, etc. I looked foward each month to the newest installment and to be truthfull, I'm kind of sorry the tractor is up and running. Perhaps it is time to buy and restore another one!!! James krapf wrote on Monday, March 05, 2001 (PST): Very nicely done, and very informative, I liked the use of the links to the pics to better understand what was going on I'm wondering what country you live in because your parts prices seem awfully high. Isn't it a nice sense of accomplishment when you finally get to hear it run? Thanks for sharing your experiance with us. Jim K Matt Clark wrote on Tuesday, March 06, 2001 (PST): I have really enjoyed reading this series! If I was to ever get around to refurbishing the old Farmall 560, I would probably have as many or even more trying moments than you have, and this is just an old gas engine. Great job, and I can't wait to see the end result. Elray Hanna wrote on Tuesday, March 06, 2001 (PST): good article, lots of work but Im sure it was worth it. Great photos. Thanks. Ron wrote on Wednesday, March 07, 2001 (PST): I haven't enjoyed an article this much in a long time. It was a great combination of narrative comments and nice high resolution photos. I especially enjoyed the admitted lack of experience and how he struggled through each obstacle to get to his final reward of a finely working piece of machinery. It must have been rewarding to hear the sound of that engine the first time it fired up. Great job Jim. Terry wrote on Sunday, March 11, 2001 (PST): Jim, this is pretty scary stuff here. We as antique tractor people have crossed the line into the digital medium. This is a giant leap from adjustable wrenchs and pliers to digital. Most of us use part books, neighbors, and instinct to fix our equipment. You have gone where no shade-tree mechanic has gone before. Excellent presentation. You have now set the bar very high for the rest of us. Thanks for you effort. Tractorboy wrote on Sunday, March 11, 2001 (PST): Excellent story and presentation so keep on keeping on . Nick Smith wrote on Tuesday, March 13, 2001 (PST): This is a bloody sensational story mate. I have never seen anything like it. The photos and the dialog was wonderfull. I cant wait to see the final this... Marcel Ouellette wrote on Thursday, March 15, 2001 (PST): I was so inspired by your story that I went out and bought a 135 Diesel MF. The story was truly capativating, even my wife was blown away by it all . The videos were the icing on the cake. Thanks for the entertainment. David wrote on Monday, March 19, 2001 (PST): Super job of show and tell Jim! Interesting to watch what you did, and see some of the oops too - we all make 'em. Thanks for taking the time to tell your story so we can all share in your experience. T Rex wrote on Tuesday, March 27, 2001 (PST): Good article. Having been mechanic for over 20 years and having had the job of rebuilding one of those engines that someone elso pulled apart, I had a few laughs at it. But please, have someone teach you how to use a tension wrench properly. one hand pulling, the other stabilising the socket end. And keep the extension length to a minimum) Well done! Ydna Kcorro wrote on Wednesday, April 18, 2001 (PDT): Great article & the links & terrific digital resolution certainly take it to another level. I am concerned about Jim and the amount of time he has on his hands though. This guy needs to get out to Big W with his son more often. Also, thank godness there's a Tech Writer around to spiff the story up a bit for the general public. Terry wrote on Thursday, April 26, 2001 (PDT): Hi Jim. Thank you for a very informing, and at times amusing journal. Your determination to see this rebuild through has been very inspirational to me, so much so, I am in the process of tearing down my '61 Massey Ferguson 35 to rebuild. I hope I can manage half the patience you exhibited. Sid wrote on Monday, March 18, 2002 (PST): Greatly enjoyed the site! I have 2010 diesel I am contemplating on re-building. What is total cost of engine re-build? My injector is leaking a little, know what causes this? dbb62 wrote on Thursday, December 05, 2002 (PST): I rank this right up there with "stories from old farmer". I have thoroughly enjoyed reading about and watching you restore this tractor. You've inspired me to prod my brother and dad into restoring our old piece of iron. Bravo, and be sure to follow up with final pics when you're all done putting it back together. By the way, you could publish and sell this story. Might pay for all the JD green you spent doing the job. Marvin McConoughey wrote on Monday, December 09, 2002 (PST): It is very satisfying to see someone do a really fine rebuilding job on an excellent old engine. Congratulations to you and your wife. You have the pioneer spirit! Marc wrote on Monday, September 01, 2003 (PDT): Jim Great story! I recently purchased a 1961 2010 that runs but is close to a rebuild. I can't imagine spending the 4 grand you did...I think you told your wife 4 grand. You and Mel spent about half the money on a bit of refreshment..Ha Well done story. Like to see the finished product.

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