Thanks for the kind words everybody! To those that asked about the history of the photos, I agree that they are official Deere photos. Sure would like to learn more history from the fellas that worked on them back in the day! Last year I got to meet Stan Hayes, but this IFS machine was not on my min...

This is the last one, but it is the best:

Front view:

acesillini06 wrote:Thanks for sharing these photo's! Can you tell us any history on how you received the photo's? Keep them coming!

The original photos aren't mine, but I wish they were! When all else fails, take a picture of the picture

It's frustrating trying to re-size these pics to use on the forum. Another one:

The Sportfire platform may have been used as the initial IFS proto machine. Liquid cooled sled at Waconia and now at HOF has a Sportfire front end but different front and rear suspension systems. How and where did you acquire these pictures? Do you have any view of the hood? I wish I had the origin...

Closeup of the front suspension:

Good input. Time for the real McCoy! I know nothing about the IFS machines except from what I've learned off this forum.

Here's the second photo:

Hello all,
I haven't contributed to the forum in many years. Perhaps I can whet your appetites? Here's the first...

Todd

Actually, I couldn't see much for fuel come out of the spark plug holes.

I got my '77 LF 440 running yesterday for the first time since the summer. I just installed the Hewtech Power Pak. Yesterday it ran great, like it should. Today, I had to pick up and drag the machine around in its parking spot, then I tried to start it but it wouldn't fire. I'm wondering if I "...

I have found a complete clutch, plus some NOS parts to repair my existing one. Thanks to everyone involved.

I am in need of a 102C clutch for my '77 440 Liquifire. Only looking for a good, ready-to-install clutch right now.


Todd
Wisconsin

The clutch came off without problems, thanks to the clutch removal tool that was given to me by a former mechanic of one of the assembly lines at Horicon! I've had the 102C inspected, and both upper and lower bushings are bad, as are the buttons. Can you set me off in the right direction as to who t...