Questions about my 826.

Posted by Monty Feagley on May 29, 2005 at 08:33:09 from (4.225.178.99):

I have a 1970 IH 826 Diesel that I am beginning a refurb and have a few questions.

I need to confirm the voltage and cold cranking amps on this thing in order to get the right batteries. I think that it is a 6-volt system, but not sure.

The ether assist never worked, but I would like to get it into working order prior to selling. I have no idea what I am looking at as far as how to troubleshoot it and figure out what to replaced. I have looked on a few websites that retail parts for IH's and have found nothing and have checked at all of the salvage yards in my area (NE Texas) with no luck on an 826. Anyone know of any online sources. Also, will it cross over to any other models as far as parts?

The tractor has been setting up without being cranked for over seven years (I know, I know) and I was wondering if I needed to go to any further lengths other than changing the oil, oil filter, drain fuel system, fresh fuel and fuel filters. Do I need to add an upper cylinder lube or such? Should I turn it over by hand before trying to crank it?

I also have a question about painting the tractor.
On the parts that are not sheet metal... will Simple Green or such product sufficiently prep the surface or do I need to take further steps?

Sorry for the long line questions. But I will probably have more as I go. I hope that the good members of this forum will indulge me.

Monty

Follow Ups:

• Re: Questions about my 826. ny bill 10:07:33 05/29/05 (4)
  • Re: Questions about my 826. scot_c 17:05:10 05/31/05 (2)
    • Re: Questions about my 826. Monty Feagley 08:19:39 06/01/05 (1)
      • Re: Questions about my 826. scot_c 19:54:39 06/05/05 (0)
  • Re: Questions about my 826. Monty Feagley 16:23:51 05/30/05 (0)

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