rusty504

My father-in-law has an H in the shed with an alternator under the hood, but with an old 6-volt battery. Battery cables not hooked up. Is it 6 or 12 volt ignition, positive or negative ground?

I have had thoughts that the pull rod/push button might have something to do with it. I may try switching the push button from our C to see if it works. Most of the wiring is still original, so there may be a problem with that as well.

Look at Mahans Auto Salvage on Facebook. He says he has lots of old Ford pickups.

Farmall 230 with 6 volt generator charging system. Tractor starts and runs when pulled. When trying to battery start, the starter just cranks with apparently no fire. New battery. Have tried a different working on/off switch. Any input appreciated.

Thanks for the replies! I haven't looked at the engine much yet. I just hate to see an engine be scrapped if there might be any possible use for it. The rest of the machine is obviously far outdated and would be a difficult restoration if someone even wanted to. I know this was an odd (sleeveless) engine for IH, so I won't put much time into it. It was a low acreage machine, but nature can do nasty things.

Thinking of "rescuing" a C153 engine from a draper windrower going to scrap. It was supposed to be low hours, but it has sat outside for 35 years and is stuck. What would be the minimum for consideration to make it a usable runner again after getting it loose? Should I be thinking new rings and crankshaft bearings? What about cylinder walls cleanup? I have read that these weren't great engines, but maybe it would find a use somewhere, such as on a generator. Thanks!

We have five ××86 series tractors. Does anyone know if any aftermarket company made side panels for the engine areas on these 86 series tractors? As example, they would make it look more like the xx88 series tractors.

I am looking for advice on finding trusted shops for doing a rebuild of engines on the old smaller tractors. I have letter series, a 504 gas, and a 560 diesel. I am located in north central Nebraska. Hoping for a place within 300 miles or so.

Thanks everyone. I saw a cap on Red Run Rite.

We are replacing some parts on a 504 diesel utility tractor. As this may turn into at least a partial restoration project, I would like to find out the correct steering wheel cap, as it has never had one under our ownership. The tractor of course has power steering, so is the center cap the one with the words Power Steering around the circle with a blank black center? There are others, but I would like to get this correct for the model if possible.

Doing work on an International 504 utility diesel. It needs a new steering wheel, and the cap is missing. Wondering if anyone can tell me the correct cap for this model with power steering?