WD45 Help / Advice
Printed From: Unofficial Allis
Category: Allis Chalmers
Forum Name: Farm Equipment
Forum Description: everything about Allis-Chalmers farm equipment
URL: https://www.allischalmers.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24125
Printed Date: 23 Feb 2025 at 10:55am
Software Version: Web Wiz Forums 11.10 - http://www.webwizforums.com
Topic: WD45 Help / Advice
Posted By: PennsylvaniaNewt
Subject: WD45 Help / Advice
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2011 at 2:34pm
|
I am looking at buying a WD45 about four hours from my house. I have seen some pictures but more are being sent to me.
What should I be looking for? What makes it worth more or worth less? How can I tell if the power steering is factory or add on? Is one better then the other?
It is quite a drive and I want to be sure before I drive out.
Help is appreciated.
|
Replies:
Posted By: Michael Crowe
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2011 at 3:13pm
|
David go the classifieds on this forum and look at the picture in the post of WD45 power steering. That tractor has factory power steering. The Char Lynn is a good unit, but not near as big as the factory, and not as clean an installation. The 45 is a good tractor, check for rusted rims, if it runs see if it slips out of 3rd gear when going down hill, and check to see if the pto works. 3rd gear and the pto were probably the two weakest links. Still a good tractor. The power steering is virtually trouble free. ------------- The 14th Annual Exclusive AC Swap Meet will be held in Boonville, MO, March 7-8, 2025. See the club website for details: http://www.moacclub.com/ |
Posted By: PennsylvaniaNewt
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2011 at 3:55pm
|
Does anyone have a better picture of what factory PS looks like compared to after market. With my eyes it is hard to tell with that photo.
|
Posted By: Lester
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2011 at 4:03pm
|
I have a WD45 with factory and one with char lynn and I think the char lynn is better and not as apt to oversteer . |
Posted By: PennsylvaniaNewt
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2011 at 4:12pm
| Ok dumb question! What is oversteer? |
Posted By: Don(MO)
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2011 at 4:38pm
|
Here's a shot of factory power steering.
Don
 ------------- 3 WD45's with power steering,G,D15 fork lift,D19, W-Speed Patrol, "A" Gleaner with a 330 corn head,"66" combine,roto-baler, and lots of Snap Coupler implements to make them work for their keep. |
Posted By: OrangePowerGA
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2011 at 5:17pm
|
Make sure it's a 45 and not a straight WD if that's what you're after. They can be confused very easy, and sometimes thry have the wrong decals.
Can you post pictures of the tractor, and the serial number? ------------- AC - WD JD - 650 |
Posted By: PennsylvaniaNewt
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2011 at 5:24pm
| The serial number given me checks out to be a WD45. I dont want to post pix in case someone knows of it I dont wanna get in a bidding war. |
Posted By: dannyraddatz
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2011 at 6:59pm
|
The list is so long the ride will be worth it, anyone else jump in and add. I have some great friends on this forum and have put me on the right track when repairs were needed. My 1954 WD45 has about $2000.00 in repairs since I bought it and I would not have done it any other way or traded a minute in that seat!
Danny
 Bought February 2009
 October 2010
1-rims rusted out at valve stems
2-how does it sound and run under power
3-does it have any cracks in the block (look by the antifreeze drain)
4-does the hand clutch "snap" when pushed forward
5-tire$ get real costly if there bad
6-check front and rear mains leaking
7-does the charging system work
8-drop inspection plate and look at clutch
9-check oil in transmission
10-hows the radiator and cooling system look, (does it overheat or run cold)
11-are all the parts still on tractor (tool box, headlights, taillight)
12-did it have a can over exhust pipe and boot over shifter.
------------- Danny Raddatz |
Posted By: j.w.freck
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2011 at 7:10pm
| also ck on the rt side of the block ,just under the head and behind the distributor,for a plate that is bolted on,45,s dont have the plate and straight wd does.engine may have been swapped... |
Posted By: RickUP
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2011 at 7:12pm
| Lets not forget, the 4 bolt is better than the the 3 bolt,if it's a wide front. |
Posted By: PennsylvaniaNewt
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2011 at 7:24pm
Anyone have a picture of this plate?
|
j.w.freck wrote:Posted By: dannyraddatz
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2011 at 8:30pm
Here's a picture of how your Wd45 Block should look.
 ------------- Danny Raddatz |
Posted By: j.w.freck
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2011 at 10:02pm
| you are right as rain rick,there is a worlds difference in the 3 bolt and 4 bolt nose gear boxes.especially with a set of 4 row front mount cultivators or a loader and with power steering |