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Old 04-07-2014, 10:44 AM
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I bet it will steer easier, Jonathan.
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New shoes look great on the front Jonathan!
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Nice tires Jon, like the video too. Question though, I've seen a diesel low boy at my local tractor show that looks completely factory. Is a 4 cylinder with a stanadyne pump, not sure if it's IH or maybe Perkins?
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Thanks Mike!

Thanks Alvy! They never made a diesel Lo-Boy, so we at least know it isn't factory. IH never made a diesel that small, it may be a Perkins. Smallest diesel IH made was the BD-154. They used it in the 384 diesel tractor. It was 154 CI, and I suppose it might fit. Originally it had a IH built injection pump on it, but they don't make that pump anymore. AFAIK, the only replacement was made by Bosch, but Stanadyne may have made a replacement. Did you snap a pic? I could probably tell by looking.
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I don't think a 154 would hack a 4BT diesel. The low boys were over built, but to go from a 15 HP to a 65 HP???

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I don't think a 154 would hack a 4BT diesel. The low boys were over built, but to go from a 15 HP to a 65 HP???

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I don't think it would hack it either. The 4BT made more like 105hp, I've seen them lower but not much. The 4B, now I've seen them de-rated to like 55hp, but it's still up there around 200ftlbs of torque. That would twist the Lo-Boy frame like a pretzel! I agree. If I were to do something like throw a diesel in it, it would be a 4cyl Kubota. Something in the 30hp maybe 35 range and under 100ftlbs. Even then I'd be worried about the drivetrain.
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I think the clutch would be the weak link and would give before the frame? No?

But anyway, I like your lo-boys, Jon. Very cool. I came sooo close to buying one about 6 years ago..I've always loved the look--that low, wide stance, and those big turf tires. There was a 154 in good running shape in Callao, VA that I stopped and looked at a couple times (as my impatient wife rolled her eyes at me). I was trying to justify getting it, but it didn't have a Cat 1 hitch on it, only a belly mower (which looked in serviceable shape). Didn't buy it, then a few weeks later, it was gone. It made me a little sad...They come available here in VA quite often, so maybe someday....
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If I were to put a diesel in one, the clutch would be upgraded. The frame on these tractors is very light duty. When I was putting the new tires on the front, I needed to move the tractor. I put a piece of solid square steel stock between the axle and the frame and let the jack down. The frame twisted so much the spindle was only about 3 inches from the floor. I have been trying to figure out how the PO broke the clutch flywheel..... I think he may have gotten the frame in a bind. Then, the side/twisting load on the flywheel from the driveshaft broke the flywheel. It's about the only thing I can come up with. We're going to learn a lot about diesel power in the 582 build I'm getting ready to embark on.
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I don't think a 154 would hack a 4BT diesel. The low boys were over built, but to go from a 15 HP to a 65 HP???

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They used to put Ford flathead V-8s in Ford N series tractors too. Could be a problem with a transmission and rearend designed for about 23 hp.! Might be OK if you never intend to work it.
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If I were to put a diesel in one, the clutch would be upgraded. The frame on these tractors is very light duty. When I was putting the new tires on the front, I needed to move the tractor. I put a piece of solid square steel stock between the axle and the frame and let the jack down. The frame twisted so much the spindle was only about 3 inches from the floor. I have been trying to figure out how the PO broke the clutch flywheel..... I think he may have gotten the frame in a bind. Then, the side/twisting load on the flywheel from the driveshaft broke the flywheel. It's about the only thing I can come up with. We're going to learn a lot about diesel power in the 582 build I'm getting ready to embark on.
I was going to ask which project is going to come first, the diesel 582 or Lo-boy but I think you just answered my question
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