Recent content by idbill

Hi all, the gas tank vent is rusted shut on my Ford 641. It looks like that thing should turn a bit (see pic below)? I'm not sure if it doesn't actually breathe, but I'm wondering if it's worth trying to clean up the vent or if I can just drill the gas cap or swap it for one that breathes. Thanks.

Hi all, I'm trying to reseat the valve cover gasket in my Ford 641. How tight should that thing be? Should it just lie in place or do you have to work hard to stretch it? It's about all I can do to get it stretched to fit, and once that's done I'm not sure how I'm going to get the cover back in...

Hi all, the fuel valve drips gas on my Ford 641, a drop or so every few seconds whether open or closed. I've read posts here and on other forums that suggest I need to either replace the valve assembly or maybe just the o-ring. My question is this: Can a newbie like me replace that valve? I'm...

Hi all, total newbie here. I'm first-time using a Dearborn 14 15 sickle mower on a Ford 640, just trying to mow a pasture. The far end of the mower seems too low and keeps sticking, and that trips the release (which I figure is a safety feature?). There's no swath board, but from what I can read...