Re: 856 Gas any good?

Posted by mike on February 11, 2003 at 21:45:23 from (152.163.213.54):

In Reply to: 856 Gas any good? posted by Dan on February 11, 2003 at 19:04:08:

Dan,
if the gas engine is in good condition the
tractors drivetrain is probably ok, as the gas
engine didn't have the torque of a diesel.
plus not many people can't afford to feed gas to
a 95 hp tractor. be advised that per IH service
bullentin, a minimum of 91 octane fuel is
required. also this engine was prone to piston
noise or knock. 856 is a very good model tractor,
but the gas engine makes it undesireable.
also it is a 30+ yr old tractor, could be good
or ready for scrap. tractor should be run to temp,
make sure no oil warning lights come on when idled
down. there are 2, 1 in gauge cluster for engine
and 1 on dash be key for trans/ta lube pres.

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