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    Galion 503G

    I have an open hydraulic spot that used to run the snow plow. I have two small donor cylinders I was going to make the blade pitch adjustable.
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    Galion 503G

    Thank you for all the help. Your experience is greatly noticed across the board. I actually priced out some of the cross bar 8.25x20 tires but was worried about getting too much traction and snapping something. Thanks for all the help.
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    Galion 503G

    I would love a diesel but this is pretty much a hobby machine and a 300 Ford can be bought pretty reasonably.I notice there is a piece between the 6 cyl continental and the bell housing. I was assuming I could modify this to fit the Ford.also I found Ford to sae4 adapters online. The old flat...
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    Galion 503G

    Any idea on a flywheel or clutch on a repower? I was thinking of going with an industrial 300 6 cyl or something similar. Perhaps use the flywheel for the donor engine and drill and tap holes for the clutch?
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    Galion 503G 1801

    thank you for all the help. Definitely a hobby machine for now, more of a project for my son and I to work on. The dream would be to repower it with a small jd diesel or Cummins. Once again thank you
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    Galion 503G 1801

    I just assumed it was hydraulic fluid leaking. There is a small rectangular hole on the bottom side of where the adapter and pump hook together. This is where it is coming from. It’s not horrible just annoying. Am I opening a can of Worms tearing it apart, or is it worth it to fix. Also, the...
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    Galion 503G 1801

    Working on my Galion 503G number 1801. The seal is leaking on the front of the hydraulic pump. This unit does not have power steering. It looks like there is some sort of adapter between the pump and transmission. Anyone have any info on the pumps? All I can find info on is the newer models with...
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    Galion 503G

    Thanks for the information
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    Galion 503G

    Thanks for the info. These look like updraft manifolds And mine is a downdraft. Any idea if these can just be flipped over?
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    Galion 503

    Recently purchased a Galion 503g grader. It has a f226 continental 6 cyl. I’m looking for an exhaust manifold. Also, does anyone know which newer motors bolt up to the bell housings?
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    Galion 503G

    Recently purchased a Galion 503g grader. It has a f226 continental 6 cyl. I’m looking for an exhaust manifold. Also, does anyone know which newer motors bolt up to the bell housings?
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    Galion 503L year

    looking at a Galion 503L the serial number is 503L WAUK-07276. Any idea what year this could be
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