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This tractor was built sometime in 1938. (Source). Could also do with some polishing.

Heading Out

This picture was taken the afternoon the tractor was pulled out from the barn. It was the first time the tractor had been outside in about 7-8 years. The one rear rim was rotted out by calcium that came out of a ruptured tire tube. The "spare" was borrowed from a Hart-Parr 28-44.

New Home

Parked in the shed at home ready for some TLC. The Cockshutt 80 is in the background.

Running on the Baker Fan

After being 'belt started' at the local fair I ran the tractor on the Baker fan. Note the screw on Napa oil filter. Since a cartridge style oil filter is no longer avaliable I was forced to convert it over. A modern screw on filter offers much better filtration anyway.

September 23, 2017

Competing in the Antique Tractor Pull

Weighing out at 6600lbs I was able to pull the sled just over 143 ft. As you can see the carburetor wasn't cooperating. I was beat out by a Farmall that moved up a class. I'll try and get a better video next year.

September 24, 2017

After The Fair

Once I got the tractor back home I needed to look into a problem that had developed during the fair. A small antifreeze leak coming from the water pump. I drained the radiator and block before realizing that removing the radiator was required to take off the water pump. I also noticed that the belt on the generator was in poor shape so I replaced it.

Water Pump Back On

With the water pump reinstalled I could continue on with other projects.

Fuel System Overhaul

Another problem that I discovered at the fair was that my fuel switch wasn't really working. The three way valve that came with the tractor made it possible to use two different fuels (gasoline to start before switching to kerosene) for operating the tractor. This valve was now worn out and allowed fuel to get to the carburetor even when 'off'. My solution was to get a two way valve as a replacement and hook everything back up again with new in-line fuel filters.

Fuel System Overhaul Part 2

I swapped out the Ensign carburetor with a Marvel-Schebler carburetor. The lack of rebuild kits for the Ensign carburetor was the primary reason for this. The Marvel-Schebler is also a better carburetor. I grew tired of messing around with the copper fuel line that always seemed to leak so I upgraded the system to rubber line. You might notice the hose clamps seem to be in the middle of the fuel line. On the carburetor end of the fuel line is actually a steel line that's flared into a fitting that works as an adapter into the carburetor. This was necessary since a hose barb style adapter was not available. It seems to work well and looks good as well.

Electrical Maintenance

Over time the wiring on the tractor got bad in places. This was one of the worst offenders.

Electrical Maintenance Part 2

I opened up the magneto to see if it needed some adjusting. Seems like I'm not the first to open it up to do so. Note the slightly worn screw heads.

Running Good

Just a short video of the tractor running.

July 22, 2018

Out For A Tour

It's always fun to run around the yard with the tractor. Just make sure you check the fuel level before you do though. I forgot to and got "stranded" in the middle of the yard. Luckily the fuel can was nearby.

Tire Trouble

The "spare" tire gave up randomly. It had a nice rip down a good part of the tire itself. Luckily another tire can be sourced easily.

More Coming Soon