International Harvester · Farmall 504 · Workshop Service Repair Manual
Keep Your Farmall 504 Running Like It Did in 1961
The complete factory-level workshop manual for the IH Farmall 504 — every system, every spec, every procedure, written for owners, mechanics and restorers who'd rather fix it themselves.
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📘About This Manual
The Farmall 504 was a genuine workhorse of the '4' series — available with either a gasoline or BD-154 diesel engine, delivering roughly 40–50 PTO horsepower, and built around a 10-speed constant-mesh transmission with the famous optional Torque Amplifier for on-the-go gear changes.
This comprehensive English workshop manual is your indispensable companion for maintaining and rebuilding it. Based on manufacturer specifications and packed with clear diagrams, it walks you step-by-step through routine service, troubleshooting, adjustments and full component overhauls — so you can print only the pages you need and get straight to work.
🔧Every System, Fully Covered
From a quick oil change to a complete engine teardown, it's all here:
Engine
Complete overhaul, troubleshooting and component service for diesel and gasoline.
Cooling System
Radiator, thermostat, water pump, hoses and fan service.
Fuel & Injection
Diesel injection pump, injectors, filters, lines; carburetor for gas models.
Clutch & Transmission
10-speed constant-mesh overhaul, gear inspection, bearings and seals.
Torque Amplifier
Service and repair of the TA system and direction reverser.
Final Drive & Differential
Axle shafts, reduction gears, diff lock operation and repairs.
Brakes & Steering
Drum brakes plus manual and power-steering pump, gear and cylinder service.
Hydraulic System
Pump, reservoir, control valves, cylinders and PTO hydraulics.
PTO & Belt Pulley
Drive shafts, gears, clutches, engagement and pulley alignment.
Electrical System
Wiring diagrams, starter, generator/alternator, battery, lighting, gauges.
✅What You Can Do With It
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✓Follow routine maintenance & lubrication schedules
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✓Diagnose common and uncommon faults across every system
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✓Perform step-by-step repairs on major and minor components
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✓Complete full engine, transmission, hydraulic & differential overhauls
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✓Dial in carburetor, brake, clutch, governor and PTO adjustments
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✓Disassemble and reassemble every system with confidence
⚙️Engine Specifications
| Diesel engine |
BD-154 (IH C-series family), ~154 cu in / 2.5 L |
| Gasoline engine |
C-154 / C-175, ~154–175 cu in (2.5–2.9 L) |
| Power — diesel |
Approx. 45–50 PTO HP |
| Power — gasoline |
Approx. 40–45 PTO HP |
| Injection (diesel) |
Direct injection, rotary/inline pump (CAV, Stanadyne) |
| Engine oil |
API CD/CE diesel (SAE 15W-40) or API SF/SG gasoline |
| Cooling medium |
Water / antifreeze mixture |
| Ignition (gas) |
Distributor ignition system |
🔩Transmission & Drivetrain
| Type |
Constant-mesh, 10-speed, non-synchronized |
| Torque Amplifier |
Optional 2-speed TA for on-the-go shifting |
| Transmission/hydraulic fluid |
IH Hy-Tran or equivalent (e.g. JD Hy-Gard) |
| Operating weight |
Approx. 4,500–5,000 lb (2,040–2,270 kg) |
🛠️Maintenance Intervals
| Engine oil change |
Every 100 hours or annually |
| Fuel filter |
Every 200 hours or as needed |
| Air cleaner |
Every 50 hours (more often in dust) |
| Coolant capacity |
Approx. 10–12 qt (9.5–11.4 L), 50/50 mix |
📄Technical Details
| Electrical system |
12-volt |
| Hitch |
Three-point Category 1/2 with draft control (as equipped) |
| Drawbar |
Category 1/2, adjustable or swinging |
| Rear tires (typical) |
13.6-28 or 14.9-24 |
| Front tires (typical) |
6.00-16 or 7.50-16 |
⚠️Known Issues This Manual Helps You Fix
| Torque Amplifier wear |
Clutch-pack wear causing slippage or engagement trouble. |
| Hydraulic leakage |
Aging seals and hoses — diagnosis and reseal procedures. |
| Carburetor (gas) |
Gumming and adjustment issues from ethanol fuel and age. |
| Diesel injection pump wear |
Hard starting and power loss — testing and service. |
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Everything you need to service the Farmall 504 — in one download.
Manufacturer-grade procedures, diagrams and specs, ready the moment you order.