Winter project, w/pics

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   I am back to working on a 1936 JD "A" (brother-in-laws).  Started it a year ago, and did not work on it this summer (did not find the time).   Had rotator cuff surgery Sept. 2nd and the Dr. just released me to work with my right arm again.  I was doing a lot before that, but don't tell my wife ;-).

OK I'll try the picture thing.  Nope, can't figure it out.  Please help or I'll keep trying.

Dennis

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Dennis(IA) Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Silver Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: IOWA Points: 356	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dennis(IA) Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Winter project, w/pics Posted: 26 Nov 2009 at 12:01pm
	I am back to working on a 1936 JD "A" (brother-in-laws). Started it a year ago, and did not work on it this summer (did not find the time). Had rotator cuff surgery Sept. 2nd and the Dr. just released me to work with my right arm again. I was doing a lot before that, but don't tell my wife ;-). OK I'll try the picture thing. Nope, can't figure it out. Please help or I'll keep trying. Dennis

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Dennis(IA) Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Silver Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: IOWA Points: 356	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dennis(IA) Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 Nov 2009 at 5:49pm


Dennis(IA) Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Silver Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: IOWA Points: 356	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dennis(IA) Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 Nov 2009 at 5:58pm


TMiller/NC Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Lenoir, NC Points: 1775	Post Options Post Reply Quote TMiller/NC Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 Nov 2009 at 6:57pm
	Dennis, will you take it to the bare metal or just clean and paint? Tim

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	Neat looking project, but where's the other two cylinders? LOL

JoeO(CMO) Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Cent Missouri Points: 2694	Post Options Post Reply Quote JoeO(CMO) Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 Nov 2009 at 7:54pm
	good project Dennis. Go easy on the rotator cuff. I had R C surgery two years ago., doing well now

Ryan Renko Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Edwardsville, I Points: 2325	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ryan Renko Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 Nov 2009 at 8:04pm
	I never could figure out John Deeres idea with that engine setup!! Did it have good points?? Bad points?? Fill a orange guy in!! Ryan

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	I heard it was because they didn't actually pull plows, they shook them through the ground.

GBACBFan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Green Bay WI Points: 2662	Post Options Post Reply Quote GBACBFan Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 Nov 2009 at 8:41pm
	Dennis, when you go to paint that puppy, the correct color is PO#1. I looked it up.
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7060 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 16 Sep 2009 Location: Missouri Points: 1148	Post Options Post Reply Quote 7060 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 Nov 2009 at 9:02pm
	Looks like its coming along good, I have a 51 "A" im at a standstill on I couldn't find any oversize pistons for it. Did you do anything to the engine?

Dennis(IA) Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Silver Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: IOWA Points: 356	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dennis(IA) Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 Nov 2009 at 9:33pm
	Started on it last T-day. The head was broken because of water left in it. #2 piston was rusted to the cylinder. I got the piston out, then took the parts to the machine shop in Nevada, Iowa. They welded the head, put sleeves in the cylinders and bored it back to the size of the .045 cast pistons and I am reusing them. I painted the bottom of the block and frame where the block sits because it is so close that paint will not get in there after assembly. I will clean the rest of it then paint. I am not sure of what method to use to clean the cast. This is by far the worst tractor that I have done. Things are rusted and don't move, rear wheels are rusted bad, mice got into the radiator and down into the block, etc. This was his grandfather's tractor and that is why he is spending the money to get it restored. Those 2 cly. engines had a long stroke so they had a lot of tourque (that is what JD says) and I like the unique sound. I have a '51 JD "B" and of course the '55 WD45 and a '66 D15 LP. Dennis

Dennis(IA) Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Silver Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: IOWA Points: 356	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dennis(IA) Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 Nov 2009 at 9:41pm
	I just thought of what happened on plow day several years ago, I was using the JD B and pulling 2 14's and doing a great job. I stopped and a guy came and talked to me and said what a good runing tractor that you have, but he just wanted to know "where is the motor?" I kept from laughing and explained to him where the motor was. I am not sure he really understod "where the motor was" lol. Dennis