dieselman Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 well bought some more parts at a collector auction, got a nice original hood for a m distillate with good paint and also a rebuilt head with casting # 8777 da, looks like new valves and seats and also plained, is there any value to this head or is it just a boat anchor? i believe they are lower compression than the stock m gas head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmi Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 have to be patient, if the btos had any of those parts its $$$ or leave it rot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtfireman85 Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 3 hours ago, dieselman said: well bought some more parts at a collector auction, got a nice original hood for a m distillate with good paint and also a rebuilt head with casting # 8777 da, looks like new valves and seats and also plained, is there any value to this head or is it just a boat anchor? i believe they are lower compression than the stock m gas head. You might find a buyer, lots of folks who want to restore and aren’t looking for more HP. I gave 400 for a gas head as you describe, planed, valve job with new roto-caps, etc. thought i had one heck of a bargain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Steel Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Been looking for the manifold for the distillate m or w. would like to know if you have a lead on a good one with the shielding. thanks for any help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy hall Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 you are getting into the hens tooth category with those parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank H Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Nobody I know ever wanted a distillate head. I couldn't give one away. The one on my M will get replaced with a gas head, then anyone on here can have this distillate head for free. I bet there won't be a taker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Doctor Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Those heads and heat shields are becoming wanted as many want their tractors back as "Period Correct". I had an M heat shield in my hand but I needed one for an H. I think I sold the M one on SleazeBay and then lucked out and found an H one in Iowa for a C note. That is now on my Dad's H and is complete, less paint. If you find a manifold, they are prone to wear through from the years of heat, so buyer beware. Do not try and loosen the heat setting flapper as you will destroy the manifold. The only way I would try to clean one up would be with the old lye hot tank. But that can open another can of worms. Best only plane it for straight to the head and bolt it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binderoid Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 7 hours ago, Frank H said: Nobody I know ever wanted a distillate head. I couldn't give one away. The one on my M will get replaced with a gas head, then anyone on here can have this distillate head for free. I bet there won't be a taker. Where are you located? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWRB Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Same here. I have that head in as-removed condition, that I don't want to throw away. It's just a trip hazard now. If anyone wants it, it's free for shipping costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searcyfarms Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 not that it matters - i have a 1944 JD ALL FUEL that runs on distillate - will NOT be going back with distillate head/manifold or carb - it will likely just sit on the bench. I have every part for it including the actuating rods and a good set of shutters for transitioning from gas/distillate. I have run it on gas/distillate ( actually kerosene ) then mixed with donut oil and french fry oil and you can smell it when you get it HOT and turn loose the juice. its a fun novelty but you have to drain the excess to get the proper odor. You can run it on about any oil with a lil gas or anything mixed in the tank. I am done with that, gonna run it on gas and give it a few more onions when it goes back together. I plan to use it here at my hobby property for a primary tractor for mowing so want the extra HP - I dont hear of many guys in the JD circles restoring them with the original stuff unless they are collectors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Steel Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Well my tractor has run on gasoline for years and it is a distillate system. I just would like it to be as original as I can make it. With the cost of kerosene being what it is I don't think that I would ever run distillate again. Though I am not about to change the head or anything else. It is still a small workhorse for me and so ifIt will run and work as it is then that is how it will stay. LOL although having the hole in the exhaust side go away would be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank H Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 4 hours ago, Binderoid said: Where are you located? Harford, PA. (Northeast PA) I will yank the distillate head off next month most likely. You are welcome to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Steel Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Louisiana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Steel Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 LAUGHING I thought that was meant for me sorry about the hubris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binderoid Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 48 minutes ago, Swamp Steel said: LAUGHING I thought that was meant for me sorry about the hubris Not at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArkLa 1086 Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 5 hours ago, Swamp Steel said: Louisiana Where at in Louisiana? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brockpend Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Someone will buy it… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Steel Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 south central Lafayette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselman Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share Posted January 5, 2022 On 1/1/2022 at 9:03 PM, Swamp Steel said: Been looking for the manifold for the distillate m or w. would like to know if you have a lead on a good one with the shielding. thanks for any help sorry just have a manifold for the gas head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjpont Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 Might find a buyer for the distillate stuff in Europe or Great Britain as they prefer that to gas . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nepoweshiekfarmalls Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 We have several of the 8777 distillate heads on the shelf at work. Can't give them away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArkLa 1086 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 On 1/5/2022 at 1:16 PM, Swamp Steel said: south central Lafayette OK, I'm extreme NE corner near a town called Kilbourne. I technically live in Arkansas on the North side of the Stateline by about 200 yards due to my long private drive. However I still work in LA and that's where my kids go to school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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