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Okay, thanks Bob. I'll try running it at 75 first & if I have problems I can up the torque a little.

Forgot, it's for a 1940 AG 4 cylinder Hercules ooc.

My book shows 75 ft-lb torque spec for the head bolts. Is this correct? Also, is there a particular torque sequence for them?

I'm looking for a carco or hyster winch for my 1956 d4 7u. Anyone have one, or suggestions on where to look for one? Thanks.

-Wes

I run Carlisle (sp) on my flat bed. They've been on there for 4 years now with no complaints yet. They were about $80 from Firestone.

I just got an AGH (Thanks Bob!), and need to figure out the best way to convert it from 6v pos. ground to 12v neg. ground. I'd prefer to keep the original generator and convert it to 12v if possible. Ideas/suggestions?

Also, I'd like some suggestions on mounting a hydraulic pump to power a blade assembly. Are there any special adapter pulley's for the crank, or is it more of a custom job?

-Wes

I know on the '40s and '50s Ford tractors (20hp or so with 6:1 compression) it's recommended to use Champion H-12 or Auto-Lite 437.

-Wes

Bob, thanks again. I'm just trying to see what others have done, and what other 'models' are out there. Fabrication and welding isn't a problem for me, it's what I do for a living. Besides, I don't want to be too much of a PITA for you. : )

-Wes

I need some ideas/opinions on a blade. I'm in the process of purchasing an AGH with out a blade. I was thinking about using a Western 7'-6" blade I have that has had the ribs heavily re-inforced. Would this work out ok? Does anyone have other ideas/opinions? I'd like to make this an under the frame mount to keep the overall width of the crawler down. If anyone has pics and measurements that would be great. I would also like to get some recommendations on cylinder sizes (mainly shaft diameters). Thanks in advance.

-Wes

I live in Midland, about 45 minutes NE of Alma. Send me some pics, and info on % of under-carriage, condition of motor and we'll talk price and time frame.

-Wes

Thanks everyone for your input, like I said I'm new to this, and I'm smart enough to ask questions when I don't know something. I'm more partial to gas engines, because I have a better understanding of them and that's what the rest of my equipment runs on. I'd like to only have to carry one type of fuel in my transfer tank.

Bob, I would deffinitley be interestead in taking a look at it, and talking more about it with you. It's not something I can get right away. I'm in the Tri-cities area of MI.

-Wes

I'm interestead in purchasing an old crawler/dozer, and need some recommendations. I need it to be a gas engine, wieghs between 4K-8K preferably ( it will be towed behind a '93 Chevy K2500), and have a decent parts support for it. I do like the styling of the olivers and Cletracs. I don't mind working on stuff, I've restored a couple of Ford tractors, rebuilt motors, differentials and I am a welder by trade. I plan on using it for some stump removale, site clearing, road cutting, etc. I need a small crash course in what to look for, and what to walk away from. I don't have any crawler experience. Thanks.

-Wes