Re: Fit thermostart to '71 IH 454??

Posted by outdoors on December 28, 2011 at 10:09:40 from (24.222.249.156):

In Reply to: Fit thermostart to '71 IH 454?? posted by George Rausch on December 26, 2011 at 08:11:32:

Thanks. I figured that you would see my post and provide some feedback.

Most of the time, plugging in a heater won't be an issue as it would be stored in a barn near with a plug in. Occasionally it may get left out for a night where power isn't handy and the thermostart seemed like a good idea and a little bit of insurance against freezing temps. Its not that I've never resorted to ether however growing up around Massey Fergusons with Perkins diesels has made me prefer other options.

I suppose that a circulating coolant heater could be installed and run off my little Honda generator if really needed.

On another note, I located an IH front weight bracket (Fawcett in Ont) and 2 (so far) small suitcase weights (Chowns in NB). I'm still looking for a few more weights to mount on her when I have a bush cutter or plough on the 3 point. It starts great but there is some blow-by coming from the breather pipe. Doesn't look like the valve cover has ever been off, or at least for a long time. Do you think that a valve adjustment is in order?

Thanks for your input.

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