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Posted by B.C. on July 31, 2000 at 14:57:05 from (131.167.75.193):
In Reply to: Re: ford n's posted by Burrhead on July 31, 2000 at 14:27:45:
You forgot to mention that they could be a pain to start in cold weather with that 6 volt electrical system, and that the distributor was buried up in the front of the engine in back of the &*%% radiator. Also, reversing those back rims even on concrete could be a gut buster, especially if the tires had fluid in them. Power rims? What's that? A lot of farmers had them as their smaller tractor for utility jobs, mowing, raking, hauling wagons, and so on. They were often companions to H's, JD A's, Allis WD 45's and other Oliver substitutes. That three point hitch deal was worth a lot. Nobody else in those days had anywhere close a deal that was as easy to attach/detach implements, attachments and so on. A healthy one would handle 2-14's in sandy loam, but I dunno about clay. No argument about them being overpriced these days. Borders on being a cult following.
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