You know - I never noticed the change on those side irons for the later SW6 tractors... That is why I love coming here, bud. Learn something new EVERY day.
Squatch, you are a LEGEND Not just for your knowledge but for taking the time to explain Think I already told you this but a fellow RU-vidr Sam@ScrappyIndustries recently praised your extensive knowledge whilst he was doing an early Cat engine rebuild* Didn't end up going that well but he was so impressed with your previous tutorials *Motor grader engine swap into a Bay City dragline
I have plans to drive up the highway in the morning and back down in the afternoon in the white high profile service truck. If I see you I'll stick my hand out the window and wave. Great content! Clint
Squatch you are a font of information regarding those old McCormick-Deering's. Nice that a man your maturity is so well versed that this information can get passed on. Thanks for that and keep the videos coming.
Hey squatch, I have successfully wet sanded and buffed that martin seynour paint to remove orange peel. I think I did 800, 1000, 2000 then wool pad. Came out nice. Just need to be sure that you have enough paint to sand.
Excellent info! Ii is amazing how things have changed, some where along the line manufactures went from common parts across models to unique parts for only that model just to make a buck instead of making life easier for the consumer
Great quick video Seeing you drool over the forklift for the building supply delivery the other got me to thinking that a nice vintage Cat wheel loader with forks on the front would be super handy for all you projects. Not that you have any shortage of machines to work on
We had a W-9 when I was a kid, used it mainly to pull a 6 foot offset breaking disc. We also used the belt drive for a cut off saw cutting firewood, and a grain grinder to grind corn for feed.
My dad had both an M and a Super M. I’m not sure if I remember correctly but you can finagle the pressure plate out of an M without having to split the tractor but you can’t on a Super M because of the diameter of the pressure plate.
That’s exactly right, they increased the diameter of the clutch disc on the Super’s, which put a stop to sneaking the disc & pressure plate out without splitting the tractor 👍
G'day Senior & Junior from NZ. Speaking of W6's, how rare are the WD6? Rare here and worth a bit of money in unrestored shape. Also, the WD9 are great grunty tractors, too. Did they make any bigger models than the WD9? 😊 Cheers & and I hope your eyesight has improved. 😊
Hey Squatch love your channel & the way you do things, very picky like me lol, when do you think you will be doing the W-4? I have one I want to restore & I'm only the second owner & not real familiar with I-H tractors so anxious to see you doing yours. You & Squatch Sen keep up the good work, your going to have a nice new shed.
It's funny how the W(D)-9 is almost identical to the W-4 but scaled (way) up. Wonder if there was any Farmall "R" (9 series rowcrop) sketches back in the IH offices way back when.
As the proud owner of a 1952 W6, I would like to ask if anyone out there has ever successfully removed the rear wheels on one of these? I've tried penetrants, massive amounts of torque on a custom-made puller, and "moderate" heat, all to now avail. I gave up from fear of doing more harm than good. As far as the engine and gearbox, the thing is still a beast. I'm doing a refurb on the steering linkage, brakes, and whatever bearings I can get at. Nothing cosmetic at this point.
If you’re referring to the splined fit of the rear wheel hub on the axle, they can be a bear if they’ve never been off before - like needing the heat of Vulcan’s forge combined with the force of Thor’s hammer lol 🤦🏻♂️😂
Its tuesday any idea when crew is showing up to start forming the slab I'm interested to see how they use those large round concrete blocks under the post Good luck stay on top of things be there to observe
No word yet from any of the crews, but the last I heard from the Project Manager he told me that they typically start work from 7 to 10 days after the materials are delivered - but we’ve also had so much rain lately that it wouldn’t surprise me if the builders are delayed a bit 👍
Squatch, ever thought of acquiring a McCormick WD-9 and doing a beautiful re-build like you do, even though you focus on old Cats? I grew up on 2-Cyl.JD's, got a real soft spot for them, so i don't want to push my luck in that direction. LOL A neighbor had a WD-9 and i believe they started on GAS before switching to diesel. I never got to hear it run though, not close living neighbors, so it was always sitting in the yard when Mom and Dad went to visit in an evening or Sunday.
@@squatch253 Thanks for the reply. We have a Manitoba Thresherman's Reunion and Stampede every year where they demonstrate all the old equipment. They have a huge collection. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-UocvjBiX4NM.html
That’s the optional radiator shutter linkage that you see there on the W-4, some tractors had them and some didn’t but they all have the mounting provision for it in the front cover.
Yes, and it's the same paint - but unfortunately out of production at this time. I talked to four different locations and finally got hooked up with the main mixing facility in Illinois, and they told me that the formula is still "active" meaning they haven't retired it entirely and that they may possibly make another large batch of it someday - but if I wanted to place a minimum order for 250 gallons of IH Red they'd get right on it. Needless to say, I don't need that much red paint so I'm basically still stuck with only what I still have here.
@@squatch253 was hoping this was a solution. Are there any Sherwin Williams paint stores in your area that could get the formula from head office and mix you up a couple of gallons
Quite a few differences actually - the W-4 and O-4 are essentially the same tractor, apart from the sheet metal. But the I-4 has a different cast I-beam front axle, different rear wheel hubs, different gearing ratios as well as having 2nd and 3rd gear positions transposed in the shift pattern, a clutch brake for faster shifting, a different rear drawbar hitch, and a throttle foot pedal instead of a throttle lever. Also, the W-4 and O-4 carry the “McCormick-Deering” badge on the grille, whereas the I-4’s grille badge says “International”.
Now if only you were that familiar with the international IDI 6.9/7.3 engines.... when-if-ever I get my shop built, I'm going to stuff one of those into an M or maybe my worn out 400. Sen it done, but nobody remembers HOW they did it. Which seems odd, as they DID it....somehow. Ahh the secrets we red-bleeders keep to ourselves.....
The H is a tractor and not a show car so invest your time in something more constructive than wet sanding but I am sure your OCD will speak louder. :-) Do as you wish.
Excellent explanation, as always. I know a little about a lot but you know a lot about a lot. I plugged your numbers into a wisdom algorithm and it concludes that you are at least 125 years old. It’s all good! 🥸👍👀🤔✅
