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Re: 1939 M Questions
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Posted by Steven@nd on March 11, 2002 at 05:48:17 from (12.23.184.13):
In Reply to: 1939 M Questions posted by Mr. J on March 10, 2002 at 20:02:28:
Don't pull the head just yet. Try some new plug wires and plugs. Also get a new set of points in there and I'm sure it will run better. 5th gear was locked out on all tractors that came with steel wheels, does yours have spoke wheels out back or are they cast? Sometimes people just cut off the steel and welded rims on. As for the blade, if it ain't broke, don't fix it is my motto. If it works for what you want to do keep it the way it is. Aftermarket 3 point takes away from the originality of the tractor in my opinion. Try new plugs and wires and points before removing the head. Warm it up good then and do a compression check. If you are going to take the head off, get the valves and seats ground professionally. Steven
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