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Sagar 
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 Posted: 20 Feb 2011 at 9:30pm |
Chalmersbob,
Thank you and yes this site is amazing, everyone is knowledgeable and very kind. The networking alone through this site is mind blowing. Thanks neighbor.
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Sagar
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Posted: 20 Feb 2011 at 9:35pm |
Thanks again everyone for all your thoughts and feedback. With all the info I received today I am in this project 100%. My mustang project will have to be put on hold and my mustang repair/restoration fund is now the A.C tractor repair/restoration fund. As soon as I get the tractor out of the woods and have the time to start taking it apart I will post pictures and updates of my progress and discoveries.
Thanks once again,
Sagar
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dannyraddatz
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Posted: 20 Feb 2011 at 9:52pm |
Sagar,
I want to see those picture when your day happens, the first are your posting today! I have been told by many friends that are farmers that my tractor in working cloths is a dependable one. One of my greatest times in the seat of my WD45 was the first tractor ride I organized last year with 19 great friends along, it just felt good that day.
Take your time and good luck with your new tractor.
Danny
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Posted: 20 Feb 2011 at 10:10pm |
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Welcome Sagar, from a fellow Pennsylvanian. Maybe you already know, but these tractors are positive ground. Thought that may have caused the puff of smoke you mentioned in your first post, GOOD LUCK & have fun...Harvey
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Byron WC in SW Wi
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Posted: 20 Feb 2011 at 10:31pm |
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I wish I could find one of those walking through my woods! Loader is nice and weights are nice. Definitely worth fixing up.
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CTuckerNWIL
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Posted: 20 Feb 2011 at 10:34pm |
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Harvey, it has an alternator on it. Most likely a 12 volt conversion with negative ground now.
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Posted: 20 Feb 2011 at 11:18pm |
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Thanks for the correction Charlie your eyes are better than mine or maybe you are just observant...Harvey
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Jeff-in-Kunkletown
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Posted: 21 Feb 2011 at 6:23pm |
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Hey Sagar, welcome to the site. I'm up here in Kunkletown, PA about 15 miles or so north of you. If you need anything let me know. I belong to the Jacktown club also, you'll enjoy that place, lots of fun, food, and friends.
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Sucess is how high you bounce after hitting bottom. Gen. George S. Patton
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Posted: 21 Feb 2011 at 7:25pm |
 Sagar wrote:
Thanks again everyone for all your thoughts and feedback. With all the info I received today I am in this project 100%. My mustang project will have to be put on hold and my mustang repair/restoration fund is now the A.C tractor repair/restoration fund. As soon as I get the tractor out of the woods and have the time to start taking it apart I will post pictures and updates of my progress and discoveries.
Thanks once again,
Sagar |
I have a Mustang project on hold due to my addiction to tractors also! LOL!
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210 "too hot to farm" puller, part of the "insane pumpkin posse". Owner of Guenther Heritage Diesel, specializing in fuel injection systems on heritage era tractors. stock rebuilds to all out pullers!
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j.w.freck
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Posted: 21 Feb 2011 at 7:41pm |
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i see you need a throttle quadrent.i have 2 of them let me know if i can help
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David Gibson (OH)
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Posted: 21 Feb 2011 at 8:09pm |
acwdwcman wrote:
wd45 for sure. if you ever need to find out if one is a wd or a wd45 just look at the gear shifter. if it is curved its a wd45 and if it is strait up its a wd.
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This is not always true. Some late WD's had the curved shifter.
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Steve M C/IL
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Posted: 21 Feb 2011 at 10:50pm |
I've heard that the tall head showed up at the same time as the synchro mesh trans(curved shifter) on late 53 WD's.Was also led to believe they still used the lifter cover plate block on all WD's to the end. This is not stated as FACT.
More hear-say....WD's came with mags,battery conversions dealer option.All WD's had hole in rad shell for shutter crank,even if no shutters(rt side at top).
Edited by Steve M C/IL - 21 Feb 2011 at 10:56pm
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Posted: 22 Feb 2011 at 5:40pm |
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My buddy has a late WD with the curved shifter, tall head, with a mag, and the lifter cover plate on the right side ( at least the original engine did) . I'll have to check if it has the hole for the shutter crank. Bob
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Posted: 22 Feb 2011 at 7:43pm |
Sagar, welcome to the forum. I think you have figured out this site is awesome already, but I can't say enough good things about it. I have met some great people here who love to tinker with this old orange iron, and love to see others get the fever as you have.
That WD(or WD-45) is an awesome find, especially with the full hydraulic loader and rear wheel weights. Looks like she's all there, even if some parts may not be original. Don't give up on her, she's definitely worth fixing. As was previously stated, if you have that much coolant in the oil, and it's seized, your best/cheapest solution would probably be to buy a used engine from someone(I bet there's a couple of folks on here that can help with that. LOL). Provided the tranny is OK, that will get you running in short order. Then you can tinker with the rest of it as you have time/money. It's a lot more encouraging to have one that runs. You could check the engine later to see if it can be salvaged.
Sorry for the long post. Have you found the serial number on the rearend yet? If so, what is it? That will help narrow down what you have. Also, you can look at the engine number. That may not tell you if that engine came with that tractor, but it can narrow it down some(ie, if the numbers are way off, it is definitely a transplant)
Look forward to seeing the progress on this. Keep us posted. Be safe getting her to the house, and with all of the wrenching. Don't want to see anyone get hurt doing something that's this much fun.
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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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Sagar
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Posted: 02 Mar 2011 at 3:59pm |
Hoping Friday is the big move!..
Hey everyone,
Just an update about my Allis find. Friday will be the day we will get the beauty out of the woods and next to my garage. My boss is coming by again but this time with a massive 150lb worm gear winch. Hoping it does the trick.
Does anyone know how much a working used engine cost? I have seen the re-build kits for about $500.00.
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SteveC(NS)
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Posted: 02 Mar 2011 at 4:52pm |
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dannyraddatz
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Posted: 03 Mar 2011 at 4:56am |
Sagar,
Many members will tell you unless you see the motor running you could be buying some one elses problem. Follow the leads listed from members on your posting and see what is wrong with your engine, after you check yours out it will lead you to a rebuild or replacement. Did you order a A.C. service manuel yet?
Danny
Edited by dannyraddatz - 03 Mar 2011 at 4:57am
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SteveC(NS)
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Posted: 03 Mar 2011 at 7:08am |
Here are manuals available for free! as posted recently by one of our bretheren?
MODELS B,C,CA,G,RC,WC,WF,WD,WD45,WD45 DIESEL
http://blog.patriciamariephotography.com/tractor/wd-45%20service%20manual.pdf
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DaveKamp
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Posted: 03 Mar 2011 at 9:01am |
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Every time I see the subject of this thread pop up, I laugh inside, knowing that it thoroughly describes me, and probably most everybody else on this forum. ;-)
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Sagar
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Posted: 03 Mar 2011 at 9:16am |
Danny,
I am going in the direction that everyone has suggested as far as checking the engine first. I just wanted to know what the cost would be for a worse case scenerio (engine replacement).
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Sagar
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Posted: 03 Mar 2011 at 9:17am |
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Thanks SteveC!!
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Sagar
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Posted: 03 Mar 2011 at 9:18am |
DaveKamp,
I guess most of us started in a similar situation. We all have more in common than just AC fever and I think thats why this forum is so great.
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Posted: 03 Mar 2011 at 11:57am |
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Well, it could've easily said I'm an 'Old Tractor Lover' or an 'afficiando of machine tools' or a 'collector of guitars' or a 'hobby farmer of chickens' or 'own too many boats'...
but the reality is... I need help...
(and my wife would agree)
But that's okay. Wrench-time, and seat time... are good therapy. ;-)
I'm really good with high-technology machinery... computer-laden engine compartments, sophisticated braking systems, data communication, etc....
Every time I hafta work on a newer vehicle, I remember how much I love working on an old tractor. ...Back when a 'trouble code' meant there was a drip of some unexpected color on the floor beneath... or in the air above the exhaust stack... or a change in the thump-thump sound coming from the whatchamacallit box. Nothing 'ya can't fix with a couple'a wrenches, a leather mallet, and a few cans of favorite beverage.
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Sagar
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Posted: 06 Mar 2011 at 8:41am |
UPDATE!!
We pulled the tractor out! It took a few tries and about 8 hours but we got her out. I have been sore for the past 2 days but it was well worth it. I have pics of the carb I took apart while I waiting to pull the tractor out along with video of us pulling the tractor out that I will post tonight after I edit the clips all into one video.
Seems like the left rear wheel is frozen. I will have to work on it in the woods to get it turning so we can pull it closer to the house easier. Hoping it is something simple like a stuck brake or something.
I will post the pics and video tonight, but here is a link of a video my boss took.
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Posted: 06 Mar 2011 at 10:33am |
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I'm glad to hear that you got it out! Looking forward to seeing the video tonight. Hope to see you post more pics and videos as you fix it up.
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1939 B, 1940 B, 1941 WC, 1951 WD, 1952 CA, 1956 WD-45
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Posted: 06 Mar 2011 at 11:45am |
Hi Sagar, nice find . left wheel not turning are the brakes totally released? there use to be a foot rest that the brake pedals would rest against. On top of rear housing you will find two covers with 2 bolts in them, one being under the seat mount and the left cover.take those two bolts out and now you can loosen the nut on top and get enough slack to pound /pry the shoes away from brake drum. Now if your rear tire is flat, sometimes the tire won't turn just for that reason alone.
Fellows, I see this tractor has the WD45 DIESEL starting handle hanging on it, and the engine withe mag, also there seems to be a different tint of paint from gas tank to hood making me wonder if this tractor had been diesel and converted back to gas with WD parts.
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Sagar
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Posted: 06 Mar 2011 at 9:33pm |
Okay guys here is the video I said I was going to post. I took all the video clips we had, cut them down and added some cheezy effects. For some reason the video quality isn't great and this is the first time I ever used youtube and a video editor. I will post a better quality version asap.
The video isn't anything great but it is a shortened version of my journey so far with this find.
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