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On our farm trucks we would engage the PTO to operate the pump on the hydraulic hoist for the grain box. We would speed up the motor with the hand throttle for faster hoist operation. Once done unloading a load of grain, we had to remember to disengage the PTO so you would not over speed the PTO...

You could also get John Deere model D parts through the MacLeod's catalogue. My 75 year old father tells me about buying "rebuilt" Ford flatheads for trucks on the farm here in Saskatchewan for $500 CDN. He couldn't fathom the cost to rebuild a flathead today.

Ralph, Lots of snow from Regina to Indian Head yesterday morning to attend a farm toy auction. Thanks, for sharing the great videos. What make/model of drone are you using. I have a DJI Flamewheel with a 3axis gimball and a GoPro. I don't have a "Follow Me " mode like you do. Tien.

Yes, Ford Motor Company of Canada made their own flathead engines for the Ford and Mercury cars and trucks made in Canada. My '51 Ford F-1 truck was built in Windsor Ontario and has the correct "8BA" heads Made in Canada. I have a cylinder head from a '53 F-100 which is marked "8RT" which is...

My '46 Mercury truck brochure states the 9.00-20 tire option comes with a wider front axle and front fender extensions.

Kirk, I don't get over to The Barn often. For your Canadian Flathead info Keith Lee of Jitney Auto in Saskatoon is recommended. We have a local builder known as 4TFord (Bill Boomer) on The Barn. If you have any other questions, I may be able to help. We have discussed some of the Canadian Truck...