ih 350 diesel utility

Les_Brewer · Jun 9, 2014

anyone know anything about thease old tractors

Charlie M · Jun 9, 2014

We had the row crop version back in the 60's and the utility version with a gas engine. Its a Continental engine with glow plugs. I understand parts are hard to come by or if you find them are expensive. We had the crankshaft brake on ours and when they took it apart the head was cracked - heads are a common problem on many of the old diesels. First time it started for the day always had to use the glow plugs, even in 90 degree weather. Started OK after that. Engine had good power for its size. As for the tractor they steer hard if they don't have power steering. If they have a loader on them during their life time there is a good chance of damage somewhere along the steering parts. Those utility tractors are quite handy to have - I have a 300U. Mostly same tractor, gas engine. If I came across a 350D in decent shape I'd buy it.

FLOLDFORD · Jun 9, 2014

I have a gas 350U that I picked up a few years ago. It has a loader on it and completely worn out power steering. Other than that its a good little tractor. I can't speak for the diesel other than I have heard that they are really hard to find engine parts for. The steering system on them is a pretty weak setup and a loader just makes it worse. Without a loader seem to be a good tractor. If they have a torque amplifier even better

RN · Jun 9, 2014

I have mom"s old 350D, younger brothers had fathers 350D as wedding present. Continental Engines instead of IHC to meet market competition, decent design for the time but replaced after about 4000 (5000?) units made with the 460 series diesel that was IHC made. Parts were/are available if you can come up with the money and can wait for delivery. Operating? -think of a H with power of M and real good fuel economy for days work per tank. 350 with fast hitch and touch control could do a lot of general work , switch equipment easier than 3 pt hitch of Ford and the JDs of that time mid/late 1950s. Starting drill is simple, push in glow plug heat button and count slowly a Rudolph Diesel memory minute- once in English for "warm" days and again in German for "cold" days then push starter for 10 seconds. If doesn"t start- repeat heat and count, starter- usually starts second time. If not , a splash of gasoline-not ether- in aircleaner tube will get a couple cylinders fired and engine turning to fire other 2 with gas vapor and injected diesel. Mom"s old one made a great garden and hay maker tractor. RN

Les_Brewer · Jun 9, 2014

I don't really know what i am going to do with this tractor yet but if i were to sell it what are you offering??

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