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Cover crop that unlocks phosphorous in the soil. It grows fast, also, and in dense stands (high population) it can overtake weeds. It also promotes healthy organism growth in the soil. Tilled in the organic matter is, furthermore, good for the soil...

Excellent input. I am very interested in your idea and progress. From the sounds of it I think you are addressing one major question I had with the idea of cutting in the field and transporting for processing. I am not sure that we will get to the point of having even 1/2 acre of any...

Thanks for the discussion thus far. Lots to think about. I certainly don't know everything and mechanized farming has become quite tehnologically advanced. That said, I worked in the Ag industry for a number of years and have run numerous combines of lots of colors. So Im not "new" to the...

All, I am looking in to various grains to grow on the farm. These would be primarily for milling down to flour to bake with. Down the road we may have 1/2 to 1 acre of different types. I am hoping next year we can plant some in small plots to experiment and see how it does here - that I think...

Aside from running an old Allis and brush hog a few years back, in my time in the ag industry (about 8 years in precision farming) I can't actually recall having run anything off a PTO. The only thing I can think of that may have would be a pump for a pull-type sprayer. Everything else was...

That may take some getting used to. We're going to have a lot of brush hogging to do going backwards so there's going to be a lot of forward/reverse shifting with the PTO engaged. I should probably make some kind of cage to keep me out of the brush and trees too but that will be down the road...

Just a quick note and a question since I dont have the machine running with a pto implement - The pto engagement lever seems very "loose" to me. Playing with it tonight I found it is, in fact, engaging and disengaging. However, it seems all it is doing is dropping a gear in to engage. There is...

Other than moving the machine this weekend I don't have much progress. I did get in to the side panel earlier Saturday to find the timing needle on the crank shaft pulley. That is so gunked up I can't see what it reads right now. And that is where I stopped. I need to get in there deeper to...

You're fine. I was just being thorough with the PN's/info. As to a whole kit under one PN - I didnt ask. I should have. At this point, though, they were already ordered yesterday and I need them for the weekend so Ill keep the order the way it is.

I think you may have only pulled up the points set. There are 4 part numbers: 353172R91 - Points Set 353903R92 - Condenser 353896R91 - Rotor 351693R92 - Distributor Cap If you run those through that online store you linked to you can find the pricing. The condenser, I want to say, was the...

The plugs I have now are Champion UD16's. Is there any merit to sticking to the same? Switching to the Autolites you mention? Or something else? On my small engines I am converting to NGK ruthenium's as they are supposed to be better for natural gas (generator engines). But other than that, in a...

Well I ordered all the parts for the distributor (cap, condenser, rotor, points). The dealer had 2 of them and 2 had to be ordered. We should have them by the end of the week. Overall they are about $105 minus plugs. The kit from TSC with plugs is $70. So they are a good bit more expensive for...

I got a tip from a friend that has been bouncing some ideas off another guy he knows that works on old tractors also that Tractor Supply may have some "tune up" or "refresh" kits for various ignition systems. It appears they have one for some early IH machines. See link. From the parts I have -...

Does anyone know if the way the seat frames/mounts work in the L60's and LX20's the same way? I'm wondering if even though the air ride seat doesn't show as an option for the LX20 if it can be added after-the-fact.

Here are some more pictures from this weekend. This weekend's progress: Ran new wires to new key switch - starter and ignition Ran new spark plug wires between distributor, ignition coil, and spark plugs Cleaned all contacts/points in the ignition circuit I put a resettable 10a fuse on the...

Ive been back at it this weekend. I got the start and ignition circuits re-wired. The ignition coil has power to it. I wired the ballast resistor in the circuit as described in the schematics. The spark plug wires and coil to distributor wire needed replaced. So I went to a parts place and...

We were looking at the MX series, also. However, we need the machine trailerable to transport it. The smaller the machine the easier we can do that. We also like the mid-mount mower option on the LX series. Though the L60 has a mid-PTO, it is not compatible with a mid-mount mower - it is for...

Thanks for the reply. The L60 series has some premium features above the LX20 series - I believe air ride seat options are one. Is there anything else you can comment on about the Kubota design in general? What other machines did you compare to before going with the 60 series? Thanks

For what it is worth, also, the IH-201 shop manual (which covers many machine models, of which the 444 is included in the series) shows 5 different carbs: Zenith 67x7 Zenith 267x9 assembly # 12685 Zenith 267x9 assembly # 12758 Marvel-Schebler TSX748 Marvel-Schebler TSX857 Based on that I am...

I'm not where the machine is sitting so I can't easily check. I went through my pictures and the only ones I have show the assembled carb from the direction it is mounted on the tractor or the insides. The only indicators I see on it are the "Marvel-Schebler" in the cast flange that bolts to the...

Found a diagram of a similar Marvel-Shebler carb. They call out the "power adjusting needle" in the location where the solenoid + needle adjusting screw on the top sit. Now I realize the whole needle rod is missing on mine = blows my whole theory out of the water. Maybe it will run the...

Doing the math on the solenoid threads - 10 threads in 1/4" - the caliper points are 1/4" apart: That means the pitch is 40tpi. That is more fine than "fine thread" 1/4" at 32tpi. That might be next to impossible to find a bolt for. Next idea - using a ball bearing to close off the ports...

Thanks for the info. This is quite a learning experience on a lot of levels. All the resources and tidbits here help. I was not aware of the red power forum. Ive done a lot of mechanical and electrical/electronic work over the years. I wont recap everything here, but electronic down to smt...

I am still chewing through this one. Looking at the info (and thanks a bunch for the links) - if I were to guess - the solenoid actually controls air, not fuel, in that when it is open (off) it allows the vacuum of the engine running to draw air through the main jet, instead of fuel, there by...

Here are a couple pictures showing the ring gear and starter. They aren't the greatest, but the ring gear doesn't appear to have any "missing teeth" in the area that is exposed. Just the gear on the starter seems like the tips of the teeth are worn down.

OK, I need to add some humor to this thread. At least I about fell over laughing when I got the hood off the other day... My God that is a Gorilla Weld if I've ever seen one :ROFLMAO: But hey, if it works... Now to some other "uglies" - the exhaust portion of the manifold is cracked in 2...

OK on all. As to the fuse idea - that is a valid one. I have a bunch of fuses, but not sure I have sutable holders. I can look, and order more if need-be. The bit about the ignition you mention is really helpful. That is what it looks like from the diagrams. And the 12v "hot start" comes from...

The wire from the solenoid is broken off, the remnants are there inside the can.

Here is another mystery at the moment - the fuel shut off solenoid on the carb. Is there a way to block that port? Or does the solenoid definitely have to be there and powered to get fuel thru the main jet?

Judging from the wiring I've been poking around with - I am not impressed at all with the integrity of it. The insulation is cracked and the copper inside is exposed/green pretty much all the way through the harness. So I think the smarter way to go about this, unless I was to do a full tear...

More progress. The only diagram I can find on the electrical is in, of all places, the Operators Manual. It calls out the previous parts that the online CNH site diagram had grayed out. So that is a bit more of a leg up. However, there are no "schematics" that I have come across yet. At least...

Any thoughts on these? https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08LVLBNBF/ref=ox_sc_act_image_2?smid=A19T7KWHKV47SX&psc=1

Thanks for the replies. I get the point on the "pressure" factor as opposed to "flow". I wasnt thinking "pressure", was just concerned on the fuel flow - in that a 42hp gas tractor engine will probably drink more fuel than a 20hp generator engine or 25hp outboard, for example. Ill see what I...

What are some of you using for low pressure fuel pumps? I'd also be curious if there are any thoughts of a burn rate for an old 42hp engine - gasoline. This would be good to have for sizing the pump (too low of flow and the engine will starve). Tractor is a 1968 International 444. I am...

I also got the following manuals: Operators Manual PN 1082661R2 Service Manual PN IH-201 I have not studied either in detail yet to see if everything matches, however the controls are called out in the Op Manual - so that is a good help up front.

I got the tractor off the trailer last night. While I was poking around with it I started studying it. The fuel line is rotted off of the carb and tank. I should have everything here I need to get something on it, with a filter. The question is getting the tank out and cleaned enough to use. I...

Here is the SN plate. It says USA on it. I am not sure on the SN, other than it shows up on Tractor Data as a 1968 model year. Thoughts?

I am hoping I can have the machine off the trailer this week. If not, this weekend. When I get back to it I can check the fluid leak mentioned. The loader frame that goes under the trans is where it is pretty wet, but where it was coming from I am guessing was between the engine and trans above...

Thanks for all the info. I wasnt expecting all that right up front. I may have a copy of the service manual headed my direction already. As to splitting the tractor to address some potential leak points/seals - I am hoping I dont have to do that just to get it "going". My hope is I can get...

For quick reference here are a couple other related threads: Pre-purchase - International 444 gas - been sitting for years. Trailering - Trailer rails are 76" apart, tractor with wheels is 82" wide - take wheels off? We just bought a 1968 International 444. For some of the details on condition...

We got the tractor back yesterday. So far I think we did OK on this one. Since the deal is done I'll start another thread on working through the machine.

Got another trailer to use for a while. Easy swap with a buddy - I had enough capacity on mine and the rails won't impede them for what they need. Anywho, tractor is home. God works in great ways - sometimes at the last minute.

What I need to find are: The bolt pattern (spacing) - yellow Thread diameter + pitch Inner hole diameter and flange depth from front hub face - green. I have to cut parts today to bolt up to that pattern and I don't have the machine here to measure - that is what the parts are for - to get the...

Edit 7/28/24 - disregard. We got the machine home. If the thread stays consider it historical reference. Does anyone know how to find the dimensions and bolt pattern of the rear wheels on a 444 and similar machine (several series/models should share the same pattern)?

Unfortunately, the "move" isn't across town. Its out-of-state. On the up side, I went to check a buddy's trailer yesterday. Its a vehicle/equipment trailer with a mostly unobstructed deck, aside from the wheel wells (no top rails, just deck and front headacke rack about 14"). The wheel wells...

That is a consideration - and yes we have that option if we need it, but I dont think we'll need it. There are lots of parts/assemblies that could be sold if it came to that.

Is there an easy way to find the bolt pattern/dimensions of the rear wheels/hubs?

Landscaping trailer with side rails, it isnt a deck with open overhang. The side rails are 14" above the deck.

Heres a wild thought - make a hub adapter that will let me bolt smaller trailer wheels/tires to it. It doesn't have to be pretty, just work well enough to make the trip.

Old International 444. Not sure on year. It does not have shaft/clamp style axles that can bring the hubs in close. The hubs are right at the ends of the differential housing and the wheels bolt directly to the hub with no spacers. So the only hope was to reverse the wheel dishing by swapping...

That is the conundrum - tractor + wheels is 6" wider than the width of the rails on my trailer. I had the wheels measured to see if we can flip them around and by the time we do that it only looks like we'll gain an inch or so - not enough. So the next option is to take the wheels off. The...

Looking in your signature yours is a 424. I'm not sure what the difference between the x24 and x44 series is. That said - what did you have to do to get the hydraulic pump and water pump out/in? I assume the set ups are similar between the diesel and gas, but maybe they are more different in...

More info - When cranked the hydraulics work - 3pt, loader. When cranked the PTO engages and disengages/rotates. Shifter was worked a bit and is no longer totally "stuck". Still not sure on clutches/trans unless its running, though.

This is the trans - only 2 reverse gears (hi/lo range).

It does have power steering, at least 1 remote, and a loader.

I dont know what trans it has. I can try and ask. It has a lever left of the shifer so I assume that is the PTO from what has been said here.

All, I am looking at an International 444, gas engine, with a loader to try and get something going on a machine for not a whole lot of $. That sounds like quite the risk, I know. Ive got a lead on one that isnt running. Im pretty good with the fuel and electrical systems. I think I can...

Are those rims the same? Or are the rims wider on the radials?

We're looking at getting the LX3520HSDC Deluxe Cab machine. I am curious if anyone here has any field experience with one, or owns one themselves? Something I am curious on is the "suspension seat". It is not listed as "air ride", but is "adjustable". Can anyone offer any thoughts on how it...

The tires listed in the build form online are as follows: R1's Front - 7-12 R1 Rear - 12.4x16 R1 R4's Front - Titan 25x850-14 R4 STL 6BLT TL2 Rear - Titan 15-19.5 R4 STL 6BLT TL2 There are other options for R4's, one or two more others I think. As far as I can tell, the R1's are just one...

All, I am working through options on an LX3520HSDC (deluxe cab version, not the SU cab) and am curious what thoughts everyone has on tires. I am not sure I like the R14's. My thoughts right now are to lean towards the R4's, however I have a tangent thought on those - see below. We will be...