farmallcubkid

When I got the donor motor, I went to hook the glow plugs up and broke the output terminal. It just broke right off but you could try to break the other ones and it wouldn't. It was strange the way it broke off too. I figured that out and thought that it was kind of strange that the switch controlled the ground instead of the power side on the solenoid. Was it easier to produce or cheaper to make? Those motors are sure tough too.

I was thinking about doing that but wiring it to the gp switch so it primes the system while the gps are running. Then after they quit and you start it, the mechanical pump takes over. Would it be better to run it full time or just to prime it when cold?

Update! I got the cab on, put a box on it, got it buttoned up and took it for a spin today and it worked great! Now it's just chasing rattles down in the front end. Looked and realized that front end is due for a FULL rebuild, bearing and seals are all shot. It is a little lower geared than the 2 wd was though. Other than that, it ran and stopped fine. Hope to post pictures eventually after they get the problems figured out. I might make a YouTube short or video on it if you guys want me to and share the link.

Update, got a clutch, put the motor and tried to get started with fuel tank. Wouldn't start, tried to bleed the fuel filter, no fuel flow. Pulled the fuel pump and the plunger arm broke off and fell into the oil pan? Never seen that before. Weird because I had it running in the donor pickup. Oil pan gasket and fuel pump coming for it. Just going to unbolt trans and motor mounts and pop it back out to clean oil pan and retrieve pieces of fuel pump. At least I found it before I put the cab on. The pump was made of pot metal and the tabs holding the arm in just broke clean off. It did sit for about 15 years before I got it running though so must have just gotten brittle over time. I wish I could post pictures. Once they fix it I will have to post the pictures for the projects.

The charcoal air purifieres work wonders! I had one in my diesel pickup when I got it and it saved the cab from smelling like cigarettes. When I got it, it has sat for a couple of years and the ashtray was full of cigarettes and there where cigarettes every. That charcoal bag kept the cab from absorbing the smell so well that there wasn't even a hint of cigarette smoke when you opened the door.

Update! I got a donor pickup, got it running, and pulled the motor. It runs fine and made power so it should work. I got a single mass clutch kit on the way for it. I wish I could post pictures. I will post some when they get them working again. I plan on pulling the cab off of the donor 4wd soon and see if the frame needs anything before I put the cab on.

@Powered by IH I do still have the truck, in pieces. After the little accident in January I set out to find parts for the new pickup project. I picked up a roller 1994 4wd frame for it with an old cab that is coming off, and I (hopefully) have a pickup with a donor motor bought. Upon taking the original motor apart, I released that it was going to cost way more than I wanted to spend. It was a miracle that that motor still ran at the end. The back 2 cylinder walls were so scratched that you could put a finger nail in the grooves! The fillings from that and the main bearings circulated through the mains and grooved the crank up. The plan now is to take the motor out of one, put it in another chassis, and put a different cab on it! The nice part about doing it like this is that I know I will have enough parts between the 3. Because of this I can build my pickup with very little extra parts other than broken lines, bolts, etc. Hopefully the project will be under way soon and I will keep you guys updated! ditch were I slid into 7.3s new stance Donor pickup on flatbed 7.3 being prepped to remove cab and motor

Some newer magnums packing a pile and pulling a spreader.

They are a wonderful tractor in my opinion. They are a nice high horse power tractor and I love mine! The only problem is that they are not the best for turning! Tight spaces and sharp corners are a 660s worst enemy!

660 in the field making some hay

South Central SD today.

The silverware! Plastic and regular!

I am putting a rear main seal in my Farmall M Diesel and I can't seem to get the bottom half of the retainer off. Do you have to take the oil pan off to remove it? It has been sitting in 2 pieces for about a week and I want to finish it to rake hay with. Has anyone replaced one of these before? Thanks in advance.

It is a new holland 68 hay liner.