Dr. and Mack
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Topic: Dr. and Mack
Posted By: AllisFreak MN
Subject: Dr. and Mack
Date Posted: 25 Mar 2022 at 3:58pm
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Dr. Allis and Mack, when are you guys gonna sit down and write a book containing all the A-C knowledge in your brains? I enjoy reading all the little tricks and "off the top of your head" knowledge you two can rattle off just from having "been there, done that". ------------- '49 A-C WD, '51 A-C WD, '63 A-C D17 Series III, 1968 A-C One-Seventy, '82 A-C 6060, '75 A-C 7040, A-C #3 sickle mower, 2 A-C 701 wagons, '78 Gleaner M2 |
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Posted By: ksbowman
Date Posted: 25 Mar 2022 at 4:52pm
| X2, when they start talking I listen real close and try to file it away. |
Posted By: 8070nc
Date Posted: 25 Mar 2022 at 5:10pm
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Amen ------------- 1984 80780 1957 D14 DES 300 with 25000 engine 616 tractor |
Posted By: DrAllis
Date Posted: 25 Mar 2022 at 5:46pm
| We've both got the battle scars that go with the knowledge too!! Mack is much more diversified than myself. In my area there were zero B-C-CA's or D-10/12 tractors. Also no 160/6040's or 8550/4W220/305's. So one becomes knowledgeable on what is sold and serviced in your area. I've been at this as a career since 1974. My Dad's equipment is where I practiced since I was 12 or 13 and then on to 2 yrs of college. Making things run right has always been my goal. |
Posted By: AC7060IL
Date Posted: 25 Mar 2022 at 5:49pm
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Definitely! Guess everyone can always search this forum & find their old posts too? Should add Tbran to them too. |
Posted By: DrAllis
Date Posted: 25 Mar 2022 at 5:51pm
| Tbran is our contact to what's going on within AGCO along with his many years of wrenching on the older stuff. |
Posted By: DougG
Date Posted: 25 Mar 2022 at 5:57pm
| I do applaude you guys- and everyones advice - luv Tbrans info on Agco and the Loretta Lynn farm stories !!!! There is so much knowledge that has helped me - experience is something very valuable ! Sure wish we were all talking about the new items Allis Chalmers would be producing but just wasnt meant to be |
Posted By: WF owner
Date Posted: 25 Mar 2022 at 6:12pm
| The only thing I can say to all you guys that share your vast knowledge is a sincere thank you ! |
Posted By: SLee(IA)
Date Posted: 25 Mar 2022 at 6:44pm
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Yes, Thank You Guys. Steve
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Posted By: John m
Date Posted: 25 Mar 2022 at 6:50pm
| Definitely a big thank you to all of you guys. It's pretty muddy water when some of us work on these ole girls. Without you guys I know all the work I'm doing on this 190 would have been a nightmare. Thanks again, John m |
Posted By: desertjoe
Date Posted: 25 Mar 2022 at 8:36pm
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TIMES ,,,,96,587,421,547 and there's prolly some I forgot to count,,,,,,
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Posted By: MACK
Date Posted: 25 Mar 2022 at 9:16pm
| Thanks to every one for the comments. Dr. Is still working on equipment which is a big +, I've been out of it for a while and have forgotten a lot, plus age but still like to help out any time I can. Thanks again MACK |
Posted By: AllisFreak MN
Date Posted: 25 Mar 2022 at 9:24pm
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Tbran and others on here are a wealth of knowledge too. Too many names to mention. The older this equipment gets, the more we die hard Allis clingons will rely on these guys with all the experience they've amassed from diving deep into these old tractors. I'm not afraid of the external stuff, but once you start splitting 13,000 pound tractors it's nice to know these veterans are on here. They know their chit, and are always willing to give good advice. A sincere thank you to you guys. ------------- '49 A-C WD, '51 A-C WD, '63 A-C D17 Series III, 1968 A-C One-Seventy, '82 A-C 6060, '75 A-C 7040, A-C #3 sickle mower, 2 A-C 701 wagons, '78 Gleaner M2 |
Posted By: ACinSC
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2022 at 6:37am
| I would also like to thank Dr Allis, Mack and all the other good guys I've received help and advice from. |
Posted By: Tbone95
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2022 at 7:07am
| Great post. Thanks to all, and a special thanks to those guys is well deserved. |
Posted By: Pat the Plumber CIL
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2022 at 7:27am
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Ditto ------------- You only need to know 3 things to be a plumber;Crap rolls down hill,Hot is on the left and Don't bite your fingernails 1964 D-17 SIV 3 Pt.WF,1964 D-15 Ser II 3pt.WF ,1960 D-17 SI NF,1956 WD 45 WF. |
Posted By: sparky
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2022 at 8:46am
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I’ve found out over the years that these gentlemen that we’re speaking of that if I ever met them personally I wouldn’t need to talk much but I’d sure as heck would listen to them. I learned quickly when I joined this forum who to listen to and who not to. They have helped me more times than I could count. My appreciation and kudos to all. ------------- It's the color tractor my grandpa had! |
Posted By: automaticdave
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2022 at 9:29am
| Thanks guys, Dave |
Posted By: plummerscarin
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2022 at 10:16am
| Cannot put in to words my appreciation but thank you just the same |
Posted By: Ray54
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2022 at 1:18pm
| A few more, more experienced folks could be added but still would not cover all the ones with the knowledge to share. So a good place to say THANKS EVERONE THAT SHARES WHAT THEY CAN to help keep all the old stuff running. |
Posted By: ILGLEANER
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2022 at 1:54pm
Only thing with Dr Allis, is he is to shy, you never know how he feels   ------------- Education doesn't make you smart, it makes you educated. |
Posted By: cwhit
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2022 at 4:32pm
| LOL. |
Posted By: Dirt Farmer
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2022 at 6:35pm
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I join in with expressing my gratitude towards the many of you who share your wealth of knowledge on here. People like you are what it takes to keep the intrest going in these older machines and keep folks from getting discouraged when they have questions or just need advice. We are very fortunate to have so many knowledgeable folks on here that share their talents and experiences with us. Thank you |
Posted By: captaindana
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2022 at 8:02pm
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I would not have been able to make our 23 beasts like new without our Dr Allis and Mack. Believe me when I say I can’t even imagine the last 25 years of my life without them helping! Thank you Dr Allis, Mack and the many others whom have helped this hayseed along. Dana ------------- Blue Skies and Tail Winds Dana |
Posted By: Kenny L.
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2022 at 8:52pm
You do after you know him.
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ILGLEANER wrote:Posted By: JC-WI
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2022 at 8:54pm
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Captain Dana - the blue skies and tailwinds hayseed farmer.  Was thinking the other day about how so many contribute to this site and the help that is given... and if it were not for Darin's efforts to put this site up, none of it would be here. So I say KUDOS to all, Darin, Doc Allis, Mack, and all that give answers and those that ask the questions that need answers.  ------------- He who says there is no evil has already deceived himself The truth is the truth, sugar coated or not. Trawler II says, "Remember that." |
Posted By: WF owner
Date Posted: 27 Mar 2022 at 6:30am
I agree 100%. The guys mentioned are the cornerstones, but everyone that contributes help make this a great forum! Thanks so much Darrin !!!
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Posted By: Stan R
Date Posted: 27 Mar 2022 at 6:44am
This site, and Dr. & Mack and all others have greatly assisted in keeping our D17 IV (59 yrs old), running like brand new. Thank You!
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Posted By: Leon B MO
Date Posted: 27 Mar 2022 at 9:12am
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Yep, thanks. The wealth of knowledge here is priceless. I check in almost daily. Leon B MO ------------- Uncle always said "Fill the back of the shovel and the front will take care of itself". |
Posted By: Brian F(IL)
Date Posted: 27 Mar 2022 at 9:42am
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Another vote for all the positive accolades for the members who contribute to our knowledge base. I love hearing the stories from the guys on the front line in the late 60's and early 70's that worked on AC tractors "back in the day". That's when I grew up with them too. |
Posted By: John m
Date Posted: 27 Mar 2022 at 11:33am
| And we can't forget injpumped. Thank you, the injectors from you worked great. John m |
Posted By: DIESEL
Date Posted: 27 Mar 2022 at 11:35pm
| I too appreciate Doc and Mac very much, both have helped me many of times on here!!! |
Posted By: Allis dave
Date Posted: 28 Mar 2022 at 7:09am
| Thanks to all on this site. You guys are a big reason a have more than 1 Allis. When I'm working on them I know I can get good answers from someone. |
Posted By: CrestonM
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2022 at 10:45am
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I have to chime in with everyone else. In today’s world of throw-away part assemblies and the dwindling number of A-C mechanics, combined with Agco’s continual decline in dealer presence (at least in Oklahoma) it’s invaluable to have guys on the forum here like Dr, Mack, and TBran. Sometimes I feel like they must have to get frustrated explaining stuff they’ve known like the back of their hand for so long to novices like myself, but hopefully we can keep learning from them and try to preserve as many tips and tricks as we can on the Internet here so these machines might still be running well in another 50 years. It would be nice if there was an archive section like the Knowledge Base where topics were broken down into model/series and the issue at hand. Of course, that would take a lot of moderator work trying to sort through the thousands of posts. |
Posted By: AC 426 power
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2022 at 5:50pm
| Have to say thanks as well To Dr Allis, MACK, Tbran, injpumpEd and many many others, the knowledge is invaluable. |
Posted By: Allis dave
Date Posted: 30 Mar 2022 at 7:02am
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Another one of my favorites was the late Don(MO). I learned a lot from him on my WD45 rebuild. Hope he's still reading.
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Posted By: ACinSC
Date Posted: 30 Mar 2022 at 11:07am
| I need to add Steve at B and B . He just helped me sort out my D 15 alt , wiring harness , voltmeter , etc . Took a lot of e-mails and even more patience on Steve's end . Thanks to him and the all helpful guys on the site !! |
Posted By: Gatz in NE
Date Posted: 30 Mar 2022 at 11:19am
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Many thanks to Dr Allis , MACK and tbran for their sharing of all things Allis Chalmers, along with Steve@B&B, and injpumpEd. Always excellent and timely advise. |
Posted By: Leon B MO
Date Posted: 30 Mar 2022 at 6:01pm
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Thanks Allis Dave for mentioning Don (MO). I did not get to meet him but I learned lots of little things from his posts. Gone to soon.... Leon B Mo ------------- Uncle always said "Fill the back of the shovel and the front will take care of itself". |
Posted By: tbran
Date Posted: 30 Mar 2022 at 10:58pm
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Thanks for kind words, as to a book - well if the search engine works - there is a huge book right here. About every issue I have know has been attacked and 99+ % solved on the forum here. I worked for Norm Swinford on his Expo Gal marketing tours and he was the 'expert' as he had the discipline to do the research and write the book. the book "Plow Peddler" by Walt Buescher was also a history of the men who sold the iron that helped produce the food that fed the world. I do have a book in progress, it is the most difficult time consuming project every undertook . I hope to have it out before I pass :-) It will not be much about AC iron but rather family and former AC co workers and frends - will take another year at my rate before going to someone who can put it in readable form. I am so blessed to have been the "Forrest Gump" to a lot of events and great people who touched the orange. We are all fortunate to rub internet elbows with those here who have the wealth of knowledge that makes others green with envy. ------------- When told "it's not the money,it's the principle", remember, it's always the money.. |
Posted By: Ted J
Date Posted: 31 Mar 2022 at 2:43am
There have been SOOoooo many people along the way on here that have helped completely and with not a care except to keep Allis-Chalmers running and a part of our lives. Toooo many have passed on and there are threads on here that have them involved and answering questions. TOOooo many to even name. But for those STILL kicking and on here,,,,,,,THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart. YOU GUYS (and I mean ALL of you) are what make this site the BEST and helping all the rest of us who don't know squat, but are learning........some times the hard way..... THANK YOU ALL!! ------------- "Allis-Express" 19?? WC / 1941 C / 1952 CA / 1956 WD45 / 1957 WD45 / 1958 D-17 |
Posted By: NC Bruce
Date Posted: 04 Apr 2022 at 11:14pm
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Yes Thanx, Dr. Allis, Mack, TBran and others for all your help and encouragement. Experience is a tough teacher, but often very difficult to remember things, without it! I don't post much, but my son and I, really enjoy all the Posts. Helps us keep our 170's and 175's running here in foothills of NC, plus all the other little Allis Pets.... NC Bruce
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Posted By: exSW
Date Posted: 05 Apr 2022 at 7:46am
I'll buy it. I'll drive down to pick it up. ------------- Learning AC...slowly |
Posted By: Play Farmer
Date Posted: 08 Apr 2022 at 8:38pm
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Add me to the appreciation list. The knowledge here is a big part of the reason 2 or my 3 tractors are orange. Whenever I've had an issue the good people here have pointed me in the right direction. The knowledge these guys offer is something that money simply cannot buy. Thanks guys! |
Posted By: allischalmerguy
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2022 at 1:51pm
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I too am so thankful for the knowlege and experience shared. Helped me many times! You guys rock! ------------- It is great being a disciple of Jesus! 1950 WD, 1957 D17...retired in Iowa, |