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Re: restoring a 1960 IH 560
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Posted by Nat 2 on April 26, 2007 at 06:06:36 from (64.80.108.53):
In Reply to: restoring a 1960 IH 560 posted by dan betts on April 25, 2007 at 22:21:28:
They don't make manuals for that kind of stuff. If you have cable, watch Spike TV on Saturday and Sunday mornings for old episodes of "TRUCKS." The host did an entire episode on getting an old engine running. It's really not that difficult. 1. Make sure the engine turns free by hand (or with a big bar/wrench), and look for any obvious fatal damage, like a cracked block. 2. Change the oil. 3. Clean out the gas tank. 4. Clean the carburetor. 5. Replace any frayed wiring, at the very minimum, the wire between the keyswitch and coil. 6. Clean up the cap, rotor, points, or replace. 7. Pull spark plugs and clean or replace. 8. Check the radiator and fill or change the coolant as necessary. Plain water is okay as long as you remember to drain it all out if the weather is going to get down to freezing. 9. Install a new/good battery. 10. Cross your fingers, turn the key, and push the starter button.
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