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    Hough Payloader Model HA

    Muzy, The block casting numbers match up with a Wahkesha FC series engine. I checked my payloader and it has the same block number except for the "A" suffix. You may want to try jobbersinc.com for parts. From what I can remember they had a pretty good selection of FC series parts when I was...
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    Hough Payloader Model HA

    Jonny B, Your Payloader is an HA-B model, it was built back in 1963. It is powered by a tried and true Waukesha FC series engine. Please post pictures of your machine once you get your priviages. Let me know if you have any further questions, I have a some experience with these machines. Ray
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    H25B Hough Pay Loader Question

    Welcome to the board dbanks, From what I can tell from the serial number that you listed; your machine is a 1972 and was definitely built as a diesel. I wouldn't be able to tell you what it is worth:beatsme, but if you could please post some pictures of your Payloader. Thanks! Ray
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    Hough Payloader Model HA

    Welcome to the board Operator, For your water pump, contact Jobbers Warehouse in Philadelphia 215-236-8500, ask for Jimmy, he'll be able to fix you up with a rebuilt pump. I bought all of my Waukesha engine parts from them. They specialize in older, hard to find engines and parts. Plan on...
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    Hough Payloader Model HA

    Hi Ted, Check out the book “Payline “by Oscar H. Will, it tells the complete history of IH and Hough construction equipment. In the back of the book it gives a complete breakdown by serial number of IH and Hough machines. Not to repeat myself but here’s the story. The model HA began...
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    Hough Payloader Model HA

    Hi Ted, Your Payloader looks like a first generation machine, manufactured prior to 1952. If your serial number is still visible, please post it, it will help identify the exact year of manufacture. Ray
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    How's this for a project...?

    Hey Brad, As a thermostat, I took a 160° automotive thermostat and cut down the outside diameter to 2”. I then bonded it to the outlet of the waterpump housing. After that, I took a 1.5” PVC coupling (which is 2” in diameter) and bonded that to the thermostat. I essence, the thermostat is...
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    How's this for a project...?

    Took this picture from my engine manual since I don't have a scanner here. Hopefully this helps. Best of luck with your engine work. Ray
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    How's this for a project...?

    Brad, One of these days, hopefully in the very distant future, I will pull my motor and do the re-seal thing. Right now I can deal with the occasional engine oil spots on the garage floor. One of these little FC Waukesha's just sold on ebay yesterday for close to $1000.00. The item...
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    I've been fix'n a HOUGH a model HA or H25

    Some fun Payloader facts from the book Payline, The model HA was produced from 1947 to 1970. From 1958 to 1970 both the HA and H25 were availible in the International catolog. Datsunman, I have two videos posted on You Tube of my HA. If I can find someone to hold the camera, I too will...
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    How's this for a project...?

    Brad, Anything worth doing is worth over doing! In all honesty, my other passion is boating and I couldn’t do that in the winter. All of you have seen the results. My machine is not perfect. Years of neglect had already taken its toll on the sheet metal. But I did the best with what I...
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    I've been fix'n a HOUGH a model HA or H25

    Brain, I ordered "Payline" on Saturday from Amazon. It arrived today. I was like a kid at christmas time, I couldn't wait to get the box open. You were right, all of the serial number breakdowns were in the back of the book.:notworthy Great pictures of alot of unique equipment. I've...
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    I've been fix'n a HOUGH a model HA or H25

    Very fascinating pictures Datsunman! Keep the pictures coming. Sorry to hear about the oil problem in the engine. My opinion of the model designation between the HA and H25 series is as follows: The HA series had a Clutches and manual transmissions (older models) or torque converter/clutches...
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    How's this for a project...?

    Hi Datsunman, Pre 1955 Payloaders such as mine, had twin displacement single acting 3.5 in. dia. cylinders on the booms. And a single displacement type single acting 3.5 in. dia. cylinder on the bucket. Early Payloaders had a manual release bucket. Patrick in France has a perfect example...
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    How's this for a project...?

    Brad, “Turd” meet “Bob the Builder”….. In all seriousness don’t worry about the transmission yet. As I’ve found it’s easier to get the transmission in gear when the engine is running. I also could not get the High/Low shifter to move, once I started using my machine it began to free up...
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