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| Looking for a WD45 wide front end | 
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| Tabnavy   Bronze Level   Joined: 03 Jun 2018 Location: North Points: 13 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Topic: Looking for a WD45 wide front end Posted: 27 Dec 2020 at 4:47pm | 
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   I’m located in Indiana. Looking to swap out the narrow for a wide front. Any tips on how to modify or what to look for to make sure it will bolt up. I hear there’s a 3 or 4 bolt pattern and that’s all I have so far. 
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| TomC   Orange Level Access     Joined: 24 Nov 2017 Location: Hillsboro, MO Points: 1549 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 27 Dec 2020 at 5:52pm | 
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   There's one on craigslist kirksville mo. 400 bucks
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| Gary   Orange Level Access   Joined: 13 Sep 2009 Location: Peterborough,On Points: 5905 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 27 Dec 2020 at 6:26pm | 
| link to Ad Don't see the large front end casting for between the frame rails https://kirksville.craigslist.org/grd/d/kahoka-ac-wide-front-end/7249408305.html | |
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| Joe(TX)   Orange Level     Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Weatherford. TX Points: 1682 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 27 Dec 2020 at 9:48pm | 
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   It's also missing the steering arm and pivot plate
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     1970 190XT, 1973 200, 1962 D-19 Diesel, 1979 7010, 1957 WD45, 1950 WD, 1961 D17, Speed Patrol, D14, All crop 66 big bin, 180 diesel, 1970 170 diesel, FP80 forklift. Gleaner A
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| dawntreader74   Orange Level     Joined: 28 Oct 2013 Location: Manteno Points: 1770 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 27 Dec 2020 at 10:04pm | 
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   pm sent'
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| Tabnavy   Bronze Level   Joined: 03 Jun 2018 Location: North Points: 13 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 28 Dec 2020 at 3:40pm | 
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   So it looks like I would need to change the whole front end as this one is all one piece.    | |
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| john(MI)   Orange Level     Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: SE MI Points: 9262 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 28 Dec 2020 at 4:54pm | 
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   It would be much easier to buy a wide front tractor!  I have two, D14 and D17.  Both have power steering.  I live south of Flint MI.  | |
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     D14, D17, 5020, 612H, CASE 446  
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| d17brown   Orange Level     Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: farley iowa Points: 1729 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 29 Dec 2020 at 7:10pm | 
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   I have the front end with pivot plate, no bolster 300$ in iowa
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| steve fischer   Orange Level   Joined: 11 Jul 2011 Location: sleepy eye mn Points: 1000 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 29 Dec 2020 at 8:26pm | 
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I have both 3 or 4 bolt wide front for sale $500 for everything to change over 
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| WF owner   Orange Level   Joined: 12 May 2013 Location: Bombay NY Points: 5052 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 29 Dec 2020 at 10:46pm | 
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   A word of advice.  Loosen all the bolt s on the left frame ( as you are sitting on the seat) and spread the frame rails to remove the old narrow front. It's most likely been on there for more than 62 years. They don't come out very easily. | |
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| Farmerjim   Bronze Level   Joined: 02 Jan 2016 Location: Sharon Wi Points: 12 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 01 Jan 2021 at 11:21am | 
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   I have everything you need and it’s a 4 bolt hanger. I’m an hour away from Chicago, where about Indiana are you ? Thinking $450. No welds pretty good shape.
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| SteveM C/IL   Orange Level Access   Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Shelbyville IL Points: 8678 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 02 Jan 2021 at 12:41am | 
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   Be aware that the bolts in the bolster may twist off. If happens on removal no big deal if not reusing it. Check replacement for twisted off bolts before install. Get some new GR5's for install. The switch is rather easy if properly supported and loosening one rail up is good advice. They are a snug fit otherwise.
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| Tabnavy   Bronze Level   Joined: 03 Jun 2018 Location: North Points: 13 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 02 Jan 2021 at 6:25am | 
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   Thank you for the information. My intent is to check engine out (had oil in water - freeze plug on head blew out and it cracked    ) I just got the engine removed yesterday and started pulling pistons to check sleeves as the middle two pistons had water in them. | |
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| Tabnavy   Bronze Level   Joined: 03 Jun 2018 Location: North Points: 13 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 02 Jan 2021 at 6:26am | 
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   South of Indy. 
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| groundhog55   Silver Level     Joined: 26 Apr 2011 Location: nw in Points: 217 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 04 Jan 2021 at 7:24am | 
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I have a bolster for a 3 bolt front end.
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