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Posted by Jim.UT on May 24, 2002 at 11:39:49 from (63.230.27.217):
In Reply to: 841 Ford posted by tom leggett on May 22, 2002 at 09:34:46:
The Sherman aux tranny was a dealer added option until about the time your tractor was built. It then became a factory option on the 641 and 841. Those with factory installed shermans were designated 841-S or 641-S. Could that "-8" possibly be a "-S"? The diamond means cast iron sleeves (as opposed to steel sleeves). The displacement of the engine (172 cu in) is based on the diameter of the sleeve. You could get more inches by not using sleeves and putting in oversize pistons, but this is generally considered to be a bad idea. Worn out sleeves can be replaced. A worn out block is toast. That's why so many of these units are still working after almost 50 years. Here's a link to a site with more information about your tractor
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