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Some time ago I asked on here about Otto Engine Works (something like that) owner David Reid. I was told he had sold the business but that someone was taking it over. The contact I was given is "NiagraPistonRings. but that site is very modern stuff. The rings I want are 4 & 7/8 bore and 5/16 thick so I would like any contacts anyone has for parts that old. 17-30 Type B Minneapolis if you are wondering.

I don't know why he is not on here, I do know that he is alive and well and buying parts for another project. Hello Mike, no plans to visit TGWN soon?

I think no but I no longer have a W30 here to measure. I have 15-30's so can measure the spline if you have a W30 wheel or axle to measure.

A fellow had a question last night. His Farmall M was running then it wasn't. No loud internal noises. While trouble shooting he thought he had spark. He opening the rocker cover and nothing up there is moving. He thinks probably the camshaft gear key let go. Is this common/likely? Any other suggestions?

Is the above business still active? No answer on the phone and no message but still a good number. I will see if I get an answer to an email. Any idea elsewhere to get 5/16 x 4 & 7/8 rings? If you are wondering they fit a 17-30 Type B Minneapolis. Thanks.

Is a Snell helmet still legal for use on the street after it has time expired for racing?

In my limited experience with tandem units the lead tractor does need any extra weight. All of the weight of the lead unit is carried on the read axle plus the front half of the rear one. Someone forgot to photoshop the second dual on the far side of the lead tractor, and the duals should be on the rear one. Some of the rear tractor should be visible other than just the wheels. No matter which end the operator sits on there is no evidence of control linkage on this unit. AI at it's finest. It seems that the picture is clipped out of a 16 minute video, I would like to see that video.

Thank you for this. I am thinking that 361206R1 in the last sentence should be 261206R1.

I was called yesterday by someone looking for the magneto bracket (the piece that goes between the engine and the mag if there is no hydraulic pump). He gave me the part number for me to go through inventory. I was surprised to find that the number he gave me is for an M. I am surprised that the two engines took a different piece. His engine must have been running with the M on one it. Does anyone know why IH made the two pieces and what is the difference? There is a serial number break which put an oil seal between the engine and the mag so maybe someone switched to get the upgrade. Also surprising that the piece would have been designed without the seal.

That part number goes right back to the 9's if that will help you.

My helmet seems to be slow darkening even though set on high sensitivety and quick response. I am thinking it is because I don't weld much any more and the battery has lost charge. I have been sitting it outside in direct sunlight but have not tried it yet. Am I on the right track or do I need a new battery, lens or helmet?

Our small town elevator was gas engine powered right up to the end in the 80's. There was power there but not 3 phase. I have seen the car mover used but most small point elevators had a JD D to spot the cars. I think the agent owned the tractor.

20 plus years ago Bill Ireland (don't know if he had a company name) made W6 models, may W4's as well. They were collector quality not toys so all went directly to collections so probably very hard to find now. Watch for collection closeouts in Canada. Hillman did you remember to change the 3rd and 4th speed gears in that 6 when you converted it?😁

That is a very interesting piece. Even if it is an estate sale someone must know a little about the history. Got to love the corner of the cage being used as the air intake pipe. High intake and the big air box in front of the rad indicate a lot of dust or chaff of some sort involved. The holes in the screens on the air box are quite large for dust. I would like to know where the oil lines off of the power steering unit go up under the hood. Is that 3 sticks to shift gears? Steering column looks like combine but I don't think IH. 2 hydraulic outlets and the crankshaft pump indicate a lot of hydraulic use somewhere. Nice spin on oil filter adapter. I love that homemade stuff.

There is a bushing at the top and a thrust bearing at the bottom. Same parts as a W4. bushing 55 335D bearing D 2615 bearing race 55 332D felt seal 53 166D Probably best to have a bushing fitted to fit the axle and the spindle. Pray the bearings are ok. Make your own felt seal out of liners from a winter boot.