Class on “Why won't my tractor run?

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

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.

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?

This sounds fantastic. Would save first time tractor owners a lot of heartburn and headache.

Sign me up

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

1964 D-17 SIV 3 Pt.WF,1964 D-15 Ser II 3pt.WF ,1960 D-17 SI NF,1956 WD 45 WF.

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!

'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

Don; Great idea, I suggest you throw in plenty of safety tips along the way. Mark

I’m thinking about teaching classes that cover repairs on older AC tractors.

I see the same questions asked over and over again and I think by teaching these classes it will help especially the first time tractor owners how to repair their own 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

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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	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
	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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Fog1950 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 30 Mar 2019 Location: Michigan Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote Fog1950 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 Apr 2019 at 6:37am
	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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	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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	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.
	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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	This sounds fantastic. Would save first time tractor owners a lot of heartburn and headache.

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	It's a great idea, Don. Count me in.
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	What about people of interest that live to far to attend. a correspondent class?

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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!
	'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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	Don; Great idea, I suggest you throw in plenty of safety tips along the way. Mark

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	I think it's a great idea Don.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
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Don(MO) Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Bates City MO. Points: 6862	Post Options Post Reply Quote Don(MO) Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 31 Mar 2019 at 5:33pm
	I’m thinking about teaching classes that cover repairs on older AC tractors. I see the same questions asked over and over again and I think by teaching these classes it will help especially the first time tractor owners how to repair their own 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
	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.