Books by Spencer Yost
Explore our curated list of farming and tractor history books.
How to Rebuild and Restore Farm Tractor Engines
From removing your engine to painting and installation, this guide describes how to determine what needs to be rebuilt or replaced, how to rebuild or replace it, and offers recommendations on whether the task should be done by you or by a professional. Yost focuses on the most popular gas-burning 2, 4 and 6-cylinder engines, and includes coverage of diesels, plus a sidebar on LPG-powered tractors. Introduction contains tips on setting-up shop, and suggested tools and equipment. Appendix lists parts suppliers, reference materials, and restoration shops.
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How to Restore John Deere Two-Cylinder Tractors
Does your old Johnny Popper need a new coat of paint, an engine rebuild, or a complete restoration to bring it back to life? From the author of "How to Rebuild and Restore Farm Tractor Engines" comes this guide full of step-by-step advice on how to restore any two-cylinder John Deere tractor built from 1923 through 1960. Everything from a basic teardown and inspection to paint and polish is covered in easy-to-follow, photo-sequenced steps. You'll even be able to determine what jobs you can tackle yourself and which ones you should farm out to specialists. Here is finally a book to guide the thousands of John Deere enthusiasts worldwide in the restoration of their legendary machines.
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