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Don(MO)
Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Bates City MO. Points: 6862 |
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I’m thinking about teaching classes that cover repairs on older
AC tractors. Remember “Knowledge is power “! I
see the older guys with the knowledge on the old tractors passing on all the
time and with them go’s the knowledge to repair them. This first class will go over the fundamentals of component
Diagnostic and repair. The class will be held at my shop on a Saturday and will
be an all-day class with lunch provided. I will go over the common problems
that stop tractors from starting or running right. Some of them will be easy
fixes and some of them a little more difficult, but I will teach what to do when
it won't start I will go over wiring, generators, starters, voltage-regulators,
distributors, Magneto's and fuel systems, carburetors fuel lines, fuel tanks.
This will take the biggest part of an 8 hour day for you to learn the simple
step-by-step procedures that I do when a non-running tractor comes into my
shop. The classes will be based on the old dealership service schools on these
old tractors. If the first one works out then I will be teaching other
classes like brakes, clutches, engine fundamentals and repairs, there will be a
revolving cycle of the different classes and will be taking information and
suggestions as we go. I'm not making
videos of these classes for the internet. The classes will not be free. I will
have teaching AIDS built from carburetors, distributors Magneto's, generators,
starters so I can teach from the real units like you'll be working on at home.
I will supply handouts and the Manual's on Magneto's and distributors that you
can't find in most service manuals. Please share any input you might have on
this. I will talk about the test tools that I use where to get them the class
sizes will be 5 to a maximum of 10. The cost and dates for the classes will be
posted at a later date. Please let me know what you think. Thanks, Don |
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3 WD45's with power steering,G,D15 fork lift,D19, W-Speed Patrol, "A" Gleaner with a 330 corn head,"66" combine,roto-baler, and lots of Snap Coupler implements to make them work for their keep.
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Stan IL&TN
Orange Level Joined: 13 Sep 2009 Location: Elvis Land Points: 6730 |
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I think it's a great idea Don.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
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1957 WD45 dad's first AC
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B26240
Orange Level Joined: 21 Nov 2009 Location: mn Points: 3860 |
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Don; Great idea, I suggest you throw in plenty of safety tips along the way. Mark
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Fred in Pa
Orange Level Joined: 13 Sep 2009 Location: Hanover Pa. Points: 9190 |
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BLESS YOU
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He who dies with the most toys is,
nonetheless ,still dead. If all else fails ,Read all that is PRINTED. |
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DSeries4
Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Points: 7304 |
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Fantastic idea! Might help to point out things to look for and perform basic maintenance. Remind people that a lot of items can be rebuilt rather than buying a whole new part from the auto parts store. It would be very entertaining!
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'49 G, '54 WD45, '55 CA, '56 WD45D, '57 WD45, '58 D14, '59 D14, '60 D14, '61 D15D, '66 D15II, '66 D21II, '67 D17IV, '67 D17IVD, '67 190XTD, '73 620, '76 185, '77 175, '84 8030, '85 6080
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HaroldOmaha
Orange Level Access Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Omaha Points: 862 |
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What about people of interest that live to far to attend. a correspondent class?
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Pat the Plumber CIL
Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Springfield,Il Points: 4760 |
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Sign me up
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You only need to know 3 things to be a plumber;Crap rolls down hill,Hot is on the left and Don't bite your fingernails
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Dave(inMA)
Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Grafton, MA Points: 2398 |
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It's a great idea, Don. Count me in.
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WC, CA, D14, WD45
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garden_guy
Orange Level Joined: 05 Jul 2013 Location: Illinois Points: 1133 |
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This sounds fantastic. Would save first time tractor owners a lot of heartburn and headache.
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mdm1
Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Onalaska, WI Points: 2631 |
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Don sounds like a GREAT idea. Could you video it and charge for the video? Not the same as being there I know. I would really be interested.
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Everything is impossible until someone does it! WD45-trip loader 1947 c w/woods belly mower, 1939 B, #3 sickle mower 1944 B, 2 1948 G's. Misc other equipment that my wife calls JUNK!
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CrestonM
Orange Level Joined: 08 Sep 2014 Location: Oklahoma Points: 8388 |
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I say it’s a great idea!
But in the event not everyone is able to attend, I think having a video and copies of said manuals for sale would be a good idea, especially if someone wants to go back and review long after the class is over. Some of us forget a little every now and then, don’t we? |
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Fog1950
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Awesome idea!!!! Too often I hear the same questions you mention. Some are from people who should be familiar with how to troubleshoot the problems (like my tractor club buddies). As I often tell people, "My tractors may not be pretty but they work like they're supposed to." I have a 1952 WD. A safety class on hydraulics and associated high pressures is a good add on as well.
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Sugarmaker
Orange Level Joined: 12 Jul 2013 Location: Albion PA Points: 8237 |
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Don,
I believe this project will help many folks with their tractor basics! I wish you the best in this endeavor. Nothing like hands on learning in the class room with a good teacher! Have fun at this too! Regards, Chris
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D17 1958 (NFE), WD45 1954 (NFE), WD 1952 (NFE), WD 1950 (WFE), Allis F-40 forklift, Allis CA, Allis D14, Ford Jubilee, Many IH Cub Cadets, 32 Ford Dump, 65 Comet.
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Alex09(WI)
Orange Level Joined: 15 Mar 2012 Location: CECIL WI Points: 1699 |
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That is a great idea! A couple weeks ago I was just thinking that I wish there were still some tractor dealership service classes available now days! And what do I read about this morning? I will be watching to see when the first class is so I can attend.
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ac hunter
Orange Level Joined: 05 Jan 2011 Location: OHIO Points: 976 |
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Super idea. Only wish I was closer to you. You are certainly special to go to the effort to organize and share your knowledge of all the workings of the older equipment.
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Allis dave
Orange Level Joined: 10 May 2012 Location: Northern IN Points: 2900 |
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Will it be a traveling seminar? When are the Indiana dates LOL. It might be worth a trip down to MO
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CTuckerNWIL
Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: NW Illinois Points: 22818 |
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Ditto! |
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Steve in NJ
Orange Level Access Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Andover, NJ Points: 11746 |
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I think it would be a looong a$$ haul from NJ to MO, but the idea is a great one! Go for it Don!
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Ranse
Orange Level Joined: 11 Mar 2016 Location: Tennessee Points: 773 |
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I'll tell you what I think. I think I need this class real bad! Bad enough I would consider taking a day or two off and traveling to Missouri to attend. That's probably not realistic though. Nothing like hands on training. I know people try to help and explain things on here, but it's harder. It's a lot easier to understand if someone actually shows you. It is for me anyway, of coarse, I'm a little slow.
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Don(MO)
Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Bates City MO. Points: 6862 |
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The first class will be held on April 27th.
Edited by Don(MO) - 02 Apr 2019 at 12:38pm |
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3 WD45's with power steering,G,D15 fork lift,D19, W-Speed Patrol, "A" Gleaner with a 330 corn head,"66" combine,roto-baler, and lots of Snap Coupler implements to make them work for their keep.
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CrestonM
Orange Level Joined: 08 Sep 2014 Location: Oklahoma Points: 8388 |
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How do we find out the cost or sign up?
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Don(MO)
Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Bates City MO. Points: 6862 |
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My E-mail address is
donstractorrepair673@gmail.com
. Using my email address is the best way to communicate or my phone number
816-914-0643. With small class sizes the cost will be higher unfortunately so
the cost per student will be $250. per class. I have checked into motels in the
area and can get info. for you if you so desire. There are three motels within
15 miles of my shop. Emails will be best but you can call me for more
information. The tuition cost of $250. will supply you with a packet with
service manual information like I talked about before and phone tech help if
something comes up that you don't remember from the class. Edited by Don(MO) - 03 May 2019 at 11:42am |
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3 WD45's with power steering,G,D15 fork lift,D19, W-Speed Patrol, "A" Gleaner with a 330 corn head,"66" combine,roto-baler, and lots of Snap Coupler implements to make them work for their keep.
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Walter(MO)
Bronze Level Joined: 26 Dec 2009 Location: Warrenton, MO Points: 127 |
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Don is your shop in Bates City or in the country? I see Bates City is real close to I-70. Are you south or north of I-70? Also how far are you from Warrensburg? Will you teach the same class again for those who cannot make the April 27 work in their schedule? Thanks
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Dave(inMA)
Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Grafton, MA Points: 2398 |
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Also cannot attend April 27. Hope the first edition goes really well and that you decide to run it again another time.
Dave
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Allis dave
Orange Level Joined: 10 May 2012 Location: Northern IN Points: 2900 |
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I think $200 is a steal, especially when you consider the training materials, and you'll offer support afterwards. In the manufacturing world, training like this would be $1000 per day.
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Don(MO)
Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Bates City MO. Points: 6862 |
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Good news it looks like this was a good idea having service schools. Thanks for all the feed-back, I didn't know if this off the wall idea was going to work. FYI the class is filling up so if you are thinking about getting in on the first class please sign up asap. If this class proves to help as much as I'm thinking it will then I will hold them as long as you what them. Thanks again Don
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3 WD45's with power steering,G,D15 fork lift,D19, W-Speed Patrol, "A" Gleaner with a 330 corn head,"66" combine,roto-baler, and lots of Snap Coupler implements to make them work for their keep.
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Ranse
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If you get a bunch of morons like me in there, this may be your one and only class lol. Hopefully, it will go well for all of you. If you start having them regular, I'm going to try to work out a way to go to a future class.
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HudCo
Orange Level Joined: 29 Jan 2013 Location: Plymouth Utah Points: 3489 |
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you are right knowlage is power but skil and equipment is nessasary when is the one schedualed near me
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HudCo
Orange Level Joined: 29 Jan 2013 Location: Plymouth Utah Points: 3489 |
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probley have to start right with the four stroke theary our shop has to do that with all our small engine brands that we are dealers for so they understand basic things first i dont think most poeple understand that before they get to a faulty componat
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Bradleytrench
Silver Level Joined: 12 Mar 2013 Location: Missouri Points: 137 |
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I know dad has been busy getting teaching aids done. From Dad and i's discussions, he is starting basic and building from that. Dad and I have discussed a unique way to teach electrical in way that people will understand. Im excited to get to help dad with this class with a little knowledge that I have with tractors. Bobby Mo
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