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Kaleb (SC) 
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Posted: 08 Jan 2012 at 7:30pm |
Got my first tractor yesterday it's an 1949 C Allis Chalmers. 
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TMiller/NC
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Posted: 08 Jan 2012 at 7:38pm |
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Be careful they're habit forming..........Welcome.........A lot of information available on this forum.
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Welcome to the best site on the net! That looks like a good little tractor. If you have any questions, ask away- you will find there are many experts who visit this site and share their knowledge for free!
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Posted: 08 Jan 2012 at 7:39pm |
I'll bet it won't be your last. Welcome!!!!! It's addicting!!!
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Posted: 08 Jan 2012 at 7:39pm |
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Welcome to the best tractor site on the web. I hope you realize you are now more than likely doomed to a life of Orange. They tend to grow on ya. Looks like a pretty straight tractor with a few modernizing adaptations.
Charlie
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Posted: 08 Jan 2012 at 7:40pm |
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Very nice and very straight tin work. Looks like good rubber as well. If it has the factory rear light, It is a great find.
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Posted: 08 Jan 2012 at 7:41pm |
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Congratulations and welcome to the forum. C's are nice little tractors, easy to work on and you can find parts everywhere for them.
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Posted: 08 Jan 2012 at 7:43pm |
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You have to be fast around here. When I typed in, no one answered yet.
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Posted: 08 Jan 2012 at 7:46pm |
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I just found a use for all of my dull saw blades!!
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Scott(SC)
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Posted: 08 Jan 2012 at 7:53pm |
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My Boy did good, didn't he? He went with me to look at it and decided he wanted it as his first. He's already put different tires on front, repacked the wheel bearings, cleaned the plugs, and changed the oil. Not bad for a 12 year old!
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Kaleb (SC)
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Posted: 08 Jan 2012 at 8:07pm |
Yeah thanks i'm only 12 years old and learning and hoping to use all you guys and this website to help me
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Kaleb (SC)
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Posted: 08 Jan 2012 at 8:42pm |
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Is there any way to take the play out of a NF C Allis Chalmers
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Auntwayne
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Posted: 08 Jan 2012 at 9:12pm |
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Your play could be coming from almost any where in the steering. You did a good job starting at the bearings, as long as you snugged them up properly. If you are satisfied with the job you did, move up the line to any linkage or ball joints and check for excessive play. Do not know if your tractor had been properly greased, check that also.
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Posted: 08 Jan 2012 at 9:16pm |
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The play can usually be snugged up to a certain extent but you first have to check to see where the play is coming from, could be one of severals points between the steering wheel and the front pedestal. Wouldn't hurt to pick up a good service manual for your tractor, always handy to have around and it will show you how to make adjustments.
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Posted: 08 Jan 2012 at 9:58pm |
WELCOME TO THE FORUM, young man.
Great little tractor, I know that you'll love it.
When you turn the wheel does the rod on the side move? If not, the problem is in the gear box. They use a worm gear with a "follower" that tends to wear. Bob
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Posted: 09 Jan 2012 at 6:42am |
I don't know about the rest of these guys but i'm 49 and i feal like a 12 year old when i run my tractors.
Congrats and good luck
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Posted: 09 Jan 2012 at 6:47am |
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Congratulations and welcome to the forum. Like said above, a little detective work and you can locate the cause of the front end wobble. May take a lttle more work, but parts and repairs probably won't be that tough. just a little messy but at 12, that would be a good thing.
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Posted: 09 Jan 2012 at 9:15am |
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Glad to see the youngest generation taking some pains to preserve history. CONGRATULATION"s on your "New to You" Allis. Now you are cursed with the disease 'Orange Fever'. Everyone on here has it. Yes, get the manual, ask questions and have the time of your life! I am learning from all the guys and gals on here and they are wonderful. Get dirty, you'll never regret it! The memories with Dad will last your whole life! Enjoy him and your new found hobby.
PS Oh yeah, WELCOME to the largest family in the world, the Allis Family.
Edited by Ted J - 09 Jan 2012 at 9:16am
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Posted: 09 Jan 2012 at 10:12am |
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Nice tractor Kaleb. My first was also a C. A 1950 wide front. I still love that tractor. Pull your starter off and you can adjust some steering slop out by tightening the slotted bolt that is under there a turn or two. You can also remove a shim from the front pedestal. My 10 year old son's first tractor is a B208 lawn tractor & He is bugging me to find him a B or C to start pulling with. Good luck & enjoy this great hobby with your Dad! Kip
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Posted: 10 Jan 2012 at 4:54pm |
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Well i'm bout to go work on it some more
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Posted: 10 Jan 2012 at 7:56pm |
Congratulations Kaleb! Nice little C there. I think they all have some wobble in the front ends by now. It's not hard to get most of it out. I had a B steering box that the follower pin was worn down over half it's diameter. A little welding and some careful grinding and filing got it almost as good as new. I still have yet to takle the front pedestal ,but it's coming. If you need parts, I probably have a few things lying around that I don't need. Think your dad has my number. Not too far from you.
Enjoy, and work on it with your dad every chance you get. It will be something you'll appreciate later.
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I didn't do it! It was a short, fat, tall, skinny guy that looked like me!
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Posted: 10 Jan 2012 at 8:48pm |
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We replaced the manifold gasket, a broken stud, adjusted the valves and found a muffler and oil cap. A good day.
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Posted: 10 Jan 2012 at 8:55pm |
Welcome. nice tractor there... Looks a lot better than most I have started from. They are pretty simple and made for easy repairs in a simple shop. Keep an eye out for some original front rims. Nice thing about B and C is there are lots of parts out there.
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