Posted by wolfman on March 22, 2009 at 18:00:34 from (207.255.116.72):
In Reply to: Farmall 560 posted by NewEnglandFarmer on March 22, 2009 at 17:42:42:
The fact that it is 50 years old and still pretty good tells you wonders. They had a few flaws that were mostly corrected in the late 50's. Worst flaw was that they were too easy to turn up to 80+ hp and that put unexpected strain on stuff. Glow plug diesel-advanced in '59, old fashion in '09. Possible head gasket problem if run hard & put away wet. Narrow front kind of nice for haying-nimble as a cat. Most 560's by now have had 6 owners-all 6 thought they completely used it up. Probably 12-18,000 hrs on it. Only good for 50 or so more years!
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