got my 606 IH to start and run home

Wilson · Feb 18, 2011

Bought my neighbors IH 606. It was surrounded and almost covered with household, er no junk. Had sat for 2 or more years. I knew it had a blown head gasket. Checked radiator full of antifreeze , no water in oil. Two new 6 volt batteries and old fellow found the owners manuel as I had said I would need one to check fuel system. I know not supposed to look at book till I had tore something up!!.Bled fuel system and according to book loosened return line from pump. Also removed one injector line. After short cranking periods got fuel and bubbles from return, later fuel from injector line. Glow plugs inoperable, starter switch hanging on 2 wires. It did light up, not bad for blown head gasket. drove 1/2 mile home.TA even works. Just as got in my drive fuel return became study stream. Now for couple hours with pressure washer , send head to machine shop remove head studs check block warpage stone if necessary . Lots of rigged wiring to repair and I should have a very good loader tractor with down pressure hyd dump bucket. going to beat the hand clutch DC case with home made loader!!

Anonymous-0 · Feb 18, 2011

At least now I know you won't be trying to beat me out of that piece of junk you sold me. LOL

Wilson · Feb 18, 2011

Hey old friend how you doing???? We are still waiting for I69 to buy the house. Cannot buy another till then. I am still thinking of montana in the hot humid part of indiana summers. You still thinking of selling your place??? Have you ever seen one of the rare DC GM diesel conversons?? I was reading about one resently. Take care Bill

got my 606 IH to start and run home

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