Allis Chalmers Model D Grader
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Topic: Allis Chalmers Model D Grader
Posted By: kb9tci
Subject: Allis Chalmers Model D Grader
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2014 at 9:11am
Since I am sharing about my projects, past and present, here is a 1952 Model D Grader that my brother and I redone:Allis Chalmers Model D GraderI have an old Allis Chalmers D that was my Dad's. He bought it rough, but running. He never did like the thing, but it NEVER ran right.I had torn the head off years ago to find the miss that never was consistent. I had the head redone, thinking that it was a burnt valve, but the problem was always there. Compression was good and consistent. It was always parked outside, and I had to change the oil every time I wanted to try and fix it (way back in my teens). I cannot believe how much water I dumped out of the pan every time... (Hard to believe the bearings were not completely washed out.) The machine was parked for quite a while. I finally decided to try again at getting it going. The manifold was good, so I tried a different carb. I went to a old-time bone yard and got a carb off of a WD45. The carb was rough, but I was able to get it built. I slapped that thing on there and I could not believe the difference!!! I rebuilt that old carb countless times and always the same. This completely changed my outlook on this machine. It could actually drive in 3rd gear. It FLEW in fourth! I used it a few times and grew to enjoy it. Dad was not interested in it, so it really never got used much. He passed away a few years ago, and after he died, my brother and I got the wild hair to see what we could do with it. It was shortly after he died, we cleaned up the shop a bit, and we commenced to shine the old gal back up. It was nice to come back home and turn wrenches a few evenings a week. Kinda therapeutic. Here are some of the pictures of the process. It was an adventure, but we were proud of it when it was done.             |
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Posted By: DON G
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2014 at 8:55pm
 Very nice, beautiful grader.
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Posted By: Eric B
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2014 at 10:18pm
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Nice work, that looks great!!! It's so convincing that the general running condition of the machine is greatly improved with a coat of 'magic paint'. I would be very pleased to own a nice grader like that. ------------- Currently- WD,WC,3WF's,2 D14's B. Previously- I 600,TL745,200,FL9,FR12,H3,816 LBH. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal! |
Posted By: DonBC
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2014 at 1:44pm
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Hey Eric B, I may have a D grader for you. We have our acreage listed for sale and do not plan to move to another acreage so I may not be able to take my D grader with me. :( ------------- Jack of all trades, master of none |
Posted By: Eric B
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2014 at 1:56pm
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Thanks Don, we've also sold our place and moving to the interior, I sold my big grader two months ago. Your offer sounds interesting however, I'll send you a PM. ------------- Currently- WD,WC,3WF's,2 D14's B. Previously- I 600,TL745,200,FL9,FR12,H3,816 LBH. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal! |