Re: 450 Diesel Questions

Posted by Smitholm on February 17, 2000 at 18:54:04 from (152.163.201.46):

In Reply to: 450 Diesel Questions posted by Chad WInk on February 17, 2000 at 15:14:03:

Chad,
To try to shed some light on the subject, mostly from memory, but some from Guy Fay's IH Tractor Data Book, which is an excellent, if not better, source:
1. Factory power steering was an option.
2. Live PTO was an option, but live hydraulics were standard.
3.The 2 point fast-hitch was standard (I think), but a conventional swinging drawbar was available. Also, a fast-hitch to 3-point adapter was available from IH, although they are kind of hard to find now. Alternately, some aftermarket parts can be found from Central Tractor Supply, among others.
4.I have 2 - paid about $2500 each here in central PA. Both in good running and looking, but not restored, condition.
5.They would hold their own with a JD 720/730.
6.Parts are still available, although only a brave, or, formally rich person will venture into the the guts of these engines. They're anything but cheap to rebuild.
7.From a later post, the correct spark plugs are Champion D89D, for which a newer number is Stock Number 543. I've gotten these from NAPA, at about $6-$7 a throw, but they work fine for me. I've got "several" of these 4 cylinder diesels, and love them all. They're a real tractor, and lug with the best, when they're set up right.
8. Glad you've started to see the light - welcome in advance to the red paint club. Good luck.
Smitholm

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