IHFarmall666

I was able to find the correct connection to the gas tank, and did remove the sediment bowl. I put a 1/4 turn shut off valve and a good in line filter. The tractor is running better than it has for years. I realize the filter will have to be changed, maybe often, but I am going to try it for awhile. I have the sediment bowl stored if needed again. Thanks for all the responses.

Has anyone replaced a sediment bowl on a Farmall by using a direct fuel line to the gas tank connection and a fuel filter in the line? Is there a connector/coupler to screw into the fuel tank to connect the fuel line?

It has the Zenith carb. I drained the gas tank and took the sediment bowl and valve off the tank. There was some rust in the top of the sediment bowl housing at the valve. I cleaned it out and tried to clean up the tank as much as I could. I didn't notice a visible difference in the fuel flow after the cleaning, but when I started the tractor, I could rev it up fast with out choking, and I used it today for a couple hours without it dying. So thanks for the suggesting of making sure the flow out of the tank was good. That seems to have been corrected.

I bought a new shaft with the pin seated in it for less than $150. That was 4 years ago.

I will drain the tank and take the sediment bowl off to make sure no rust is sitting in the flow path. That is one thing I haven't done, but I do see a good fuel flow through the line when I am off tractor checking it. The tractor will immediately restart and run for awhile again after it dies. I would think if the coil was hot, it wouldn't start so easy, but I know how flaky they can be. Thanks for the comments.

Thanks for the response.

My 666 had the pin (17) dropping out mostly when I tried to shift to 4th and 5th gear. It dropped onto the battery, and I was able to find the pin each time. I finally gave up and ordered a new shaft (21) that has the pin pressed into it. I replaced the shaft and after some tight shifting, it has loosened up allowing me to use 4th and 5th. The diagram shown earlier in the thread shows how it all goes together. It is a puzzle to put back together, and when you pull the shaft out, several pieces will just drop into the battery area. The pieces shown as number 42 are a challenge to line up with the shaft as you reinstall. It takes some wiggling of the shaft and eventually it will go back into place.

I have a Farmall 666 that has been starting fine, running for 5 to 10 minutes then dies. It doesn't struggle to die, it just dies. I have taken carb apart and cleaned all the parts, took needle out and venturi and make sure they are clean. I can shoot carb cleaner in all areas, and all areas appear to be clean. I am wondering if the governor might close the butterfly to kill it. Does anyone have suggestions?

I have a nice restored M and want to mount a 2MH corn picker on it for parades. We used a 2MH on it in the 70's, and a scrapper picked up the elevator without our knowledge. The main picker remains in a shed, but I would be willing to buy a whole picker if someone has one available.