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    Sealing top flange of wet sleeve?

    Hi, After saving up to buy new cylinder liners I am finally putting the engine back together on my JD 401b. New bearings, oil pump, etc. The liners are wet sleeve type. There are 3 sealing rings. They all seem to go at the bottom of the sleeve. The top of the sleeve has a flange on it...
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    Old pistons...new rings, or not?

    Hi all, I am working on my JD engine, which partially seized on me last winter, due I suspect to bearing wear, dirty oil, maybe partially plugged oil filter. Anyway I pulled the engine and all is apart. The kicker is that there is no aftermarket rebuild kit for this engine, (type 4219 GT)...
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    FEL unresponsive -air?

    Hi all, Last summer I added in quick disconnects to my FEL so I could take it off when not required. It was off most of the summer, then I re-attached it in advance of winter for snow duty. Since re-attaching the FEL it has not preformed properly. The boom will only raise to about 1/3 of...
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    trying to ID this Marvell-Schebler Carburettor

    Hi all, I am hoping some parts guru can help me get a positive ID on this carb off my recently-acquired JD 401 tractor. I think the inlet valve was sticking, occasionally it would send so much fuel through that the engine would stall. Rapping on the carb with the proverbial screwdriver handle...
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    Price Check  Ford 2600 pricing

    Hi all What would be a reasonable price for a 1980 Ford 2600 diesel with a loader and cab, and 500 hours on the clock? The hours appear genuine as the tractor has not been used that much. Any estimates appreciated. Cheers and thanks Rob
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    JD 401B industrial: issues, experience, advice

    Hi JD folks, Looking at a JD 401B that research tells me dates from 1973-4. It's a gas engine. It looks reasonable. My questions: -what is different on an 'industrial' tractor? Heavier gauge body, bigger bearings, tougher transmission? Does it make any significant difference? -the hour meter...
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