What do you guys think of this beauty?
 

My secret project that I've had over 2 years finally done! Just kidding I wish I did it. A BIG international guy restored this 560 case farmall. Did a LOT of work to get that v8 diesel in there. Guys that are familiar with these tractors will know what I mean with the flywheel mounting to the engine. I'm going to be driving her in my hometown parade coming up here soon.

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Looks like a customized Farmall 560 to me.

Oh ya I'm glad you caught me. Sorry it is a 560, I get mixed up with a few other tractors he has and my uncles. I'll change it, my bad.:biggrin2:

This pic does not give it justice. this is a very nice tractor.

If that V8 is an IH motor its not hard at all to bolt them up to that bell housing. IH had V8 tractor and all bell housing's are the same from the 560 up. You can bolt a DT 466 right into a 560. BTW, Case had nothing to do with IH in those days.

I don't know what exact motor he put in but I know it was a PITA and he had to do a LOT of mods. So it must have been bigger or different at least.

Or he just doesn't know what IH parts are interchangeable.....

Or its a Ford motor or something.

Actually, ya I think it MIGHT have been a ford engine. This guy knows ANYTHING and EVERYTHING about international tractors, parts, engines, ect. He probably knows the most about internationals in Iowa and he's up there on the list of people in the country. When I say this guys big, he's BIG.

what ever engine it is its awfully wide, just think how wide that intake manifold would have to be for the valve covers to be sticking out past the hood.

That reminds me Tim I forgot to mention, he even made those valve covers by HAND. He also made all of the exhaust manifold and pipes.

"When I say this guys big, he's BIG. "

Sounds BIG

"He probably knows the most about internationals in Iowa and he's up there on the list of people in the country."

These lists...do they exist? How does one get on the list? Is the list Big? Sounds Big. Must be a Big list. Not huge, but Big.

everything's bigger in Iowa, wait that doesn't sound right.:biggrin2:

Hey, the corns bigger, the machines are bigger, the machine shops are bigger, every thing's big in IOWA.:beerchug:

I'd say it's an IH motor. Your right about the width. Too wide to be a Ford. IH V8's had a real wide V like the old Pontiac V8's.

Justin, do you even know if it's gas or diesel?

I'd say it wasn't as big of a job as you think. Not really all that uncommon of a build. I've seen several.

I know its diesel. If I remember right, he said there was a problem with the flywheel having to be off a bit so it was balanced or something, and I know it had something to do with the starter being on the tractor and not the engine, and he wanted/had to use that starter (the starter uses the flywheel on the tractor, it doesn't even touch the engine). I'll ask him sometime but I know there was a problem with the flywheel and starter and engine, I just don't remember what exactly. He's one of those guys that likes to talk about their stuff a lot so it gets confusing after a bit. But I'll ask him and get back to you on it.

The flywheel is bolted to the motor. Starter is bolted to the bell housing. Inserts from the rear, top center under the fuel tank.

Too much Chrome for me. I like chrome, but not here.

EVERYTING'S bigger in Iowa? You do know what Iowa stands for, right? I'm not sure if I should say this joke because I don't want to offend any of our fine members from the state :biggrin2:

How about Il? I'm sure you know what the abbreviation of Illinois stands for.:biggrin2:

I'll tell you mine if you tell me yours, I've never heard of one for Illinois.

Ignore List. I already know yours, trust me.

How ... witty :biggrin2:

Eh that's what you get from a bunch of Idiots Out Walking Around :biggrin2:

Edit: To those that may be offended, this is purely a JOKE! My brother lives (well lived up until about two months ago) in Iowa so I harbor no ill feelings towards you Iowans! :beerchug:

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That would be an excellent idea. :beerchug:

bigger stories too i guess:bigthink: