One wheel tractor?

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#11  
Thank you.
I don't think (not sure) that it's a cast iron head but it might be.
It's at the neighbors right now
 
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#13  
Let's see if I can get you some, them.

:)
 

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#15  
Not looking to restore or anything but it's something I can use in my gardens.
I have all old stuff, BTW

1949 Farmall Cub and a 1980 Stihl FS80 trimmer.

That Stihl is hard to find parts for!

But, there's nothing out there I like near as much

Oh, and I have a 1970s Homelite chain saw, too.
:(
 
   / One wheel tractor? #16  
Go to the lumber yard and get yourself some copper flashing. Works great, my wisc engine has been running with one for 4 or 5 years. It's in my bolens that I run everyday to and from my shop.
 
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#17  
Thanks.
We no longer have real lumber yards here but, just maybe, one of them may have some.
 
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#19  
Thanks, Brad.
Many of the people I've asked around here said thickness could be a problem.
Do you know if that is correct?
 
   / One wheel tractor? #20  
A gasket thinner than stock will increase the compression ratio and possibly cause a valve interference issue. If enough of the original gasket remains to measure thickness you can try to match it. Check for valve interference turning the engine over by hand. If you lay the head on without a gasket and it doesn't touch you're home free in that regard.

Here's a good discussion on head gaskets: Making Headgaskets for Tractors
 
 
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