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Topic: Washing the wd45

Posted By: Allis-chalmers wd45
Subject: Washing the wd45
Date Posted: 24 Apr 2012 at 8:35pm

Hey guys my wd45 is so dirty and gunked up I was wondering I could pressure wash it an what to watch out for?

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Posted By: Ed (Ont)
Date Posted: 24 Apr 2012 at 8:47pm

Check the boot on the trans shifter so you don't get water in trans. May be stay away from dist cap & coil.

Posted By: Bill_MN
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2012 at 4:00pm

Whenever I wash my WD I take the plug wires off and ball them up and put a plastic sack over the whole distributor-coil-governor assembly and put a rubber band around the bag behind the mounting flange for the diistributor drive housing. I also put a bag up over the carb as best I can and put a tin can on the exhaust if no rain cap. Might want to avoid direct spray on the dash and battery area as I had some corrosion issues in the ammeter gauge and some wiring. Just wipe clean those areas when you are done.

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1951 WD #78283, 1918 Case 28x50 Thresher #76738, Case Centennial B 2x16 Plow

Posted By: Allis-chalmers wd45
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2012 at 9:16pm

Thanks guys always very helpfull!!

Posted By: ACscott
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2012 at 9:38pm

These tractors sit out in the rain and weather all the time. Just don't hold the gun or wand right over the parts for a long time such as the parts listed above and you will be alright.

Posted By: Allis-chalmers wd45
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2012 at 10:00pm

Okay thanks!