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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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Finally! A restoration guide with the kind of detail needed for a first class job. How to Restore Classic Farm Tractors is packed with hundreds of helpful full-color photographs, proven tips and techniques, and money-saving advice from restorers who know what works . . . and what doesn't. This guide will walk you step-by-step through the complete restoration of your tractor from disassembly to engine rebuild, from electrics to painting and final detailing. There's even a handy section on parts sources. So, no matter if you favor John Deeres, Fords, Farmalls, A-Cs, or Minnie-Mos, with Gaine's guidance you're well on your way to showing off your shiny "new" classic tractor! Tharran Gaines has specialized in agricultural writing for the past 25 years. He has written owners' manuals, repair guides, and sales brochures for most of the major tractor companies, such as ACGO's Allis-Chalmers, White, and Hesston lines.
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<p><b>Finally! A restoration guide with the kind of detail needed for a first-class job.</b></p><p><i>How to Restore Your Farm Tractor</i> is packed with hundreds of helpful full-color photographs, proven tips and techniques, and money-saving advice from restorers who know what works . . . and what doesn’t. Tharran Gaines’ expert DIY guide will walk you step-by-step through the complete restoration of your tractor, from disassembly to engine rebuild, electrics, painting, and final detailing. There’s even a handy section on parts sources. So, no matter if you favor John Deeres, Fords, Farmalls, A-Cs, or Minnie-Mos, with Gaines’ guidance, you’re well on your way to showing off your shiny “new� classic tractor!</p>
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<p><b>Finally! A restoration guide with the kind of detail needed for a first-class job.</b></p><p><i>How to Restore Your Farm Tractor</i> is packed with hundreds of helpful full-color photographs, proven tips and techniques, and money-saving advice from restorers who know what works . . . and what doesn’t. Tharran Gaines’ expert DIY guide will walk you step-by-step through the complete restoration of your tractor, from disassembly to engine rebuild, electrics, painting, and final detailing. There’s even a handy section on parts sources. So, no matter if you favor John Deeres, Fords, Farmalls, A-Cs, or Minnie-Mos, with Gaines’ guidance, you’re well on your way to showing off your shiny “new” classic tractor!</p>
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<b>The only all-marque antique tractor restoration guide is back in print, packed with the kind of detail you need to complete a first-class restoration.<br><br><i>How to Restore Your Farm Tractor</i></b>features hundreds of helpful <b>full-color photographs</b>, proven <b>tips and techniques</b>, and money-saving <b>advice </b>from restorers who know what works…and what doesn’t. Tractor expert Tharran Gaines walks you step by step through the restoration techniques applicable to all of the most popular and collectible makes, covering:<ul><li>Shopping for a tractor and setting up shop</li><li>Engine disassembly and rebuild</li><li>Clutches and transmissions</li><li>Final drives and brakes</li><li>Steering</li><li>Hydraulic, electrical, and fuel systems</li><li>Tires and wheels</li><li>Body repair, painting, and decals</li></ul>There’s even information on antique <b>tractor shows </b>and demos, as well as a handy updated section on <b>parts sources</b>. <b>John Deere</b>, <b>Ford</b>, <b>Farmall</b>, <b>Allis-Chalmers</b>, <b>Minneapolis-Moline</b>, and more…no matter your passion, with Gaines’ guidance you will be well on your way to transforming that old tractor into a shiny “new” classic!
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<b>The only all-marque antique tractor restoration guide is back in print, packed with the kind of detail you need to complete a first-class restoration. <p><i>How to Restore Your Farm Tractor</i></b>features hundreds of helpful <b>full-color photographs</b>, proven <b>tips and techniques</b>, and money-saving <b>advice </b>from restorers who know what works...and what doesn't. Tractor expert Tharran Gaines walks you step by step through the restoration techniques applicable to all of the most popular and collectible makes, covering: <ul><li>Shopping for a tractor and setting up shop</li><li>Engine disassembly and rebuild</li><li>Clutches and transmissions</li><li>Final drives and brakes</li><li>Steering</li><li>Hydraulic, electrical, and fuel systems</li><li>Tires and wheels</li><li>Body repair, painting, and decals</li></ul>There's even information on antique <b>tractor shows </b>and demos, as well as a handy updated section on <b>parts sources</b>. <b>John Deere</b>, <b>Ford</b>, <b>Farmall</b>, <b>Allis-Chalmers</b>, <b>Minneapolis-Moline</b>, and more...no matter your passion, with Gaines' guidance you will be well on your way to transforming that old tractor into a shiny "new" classic!
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This book contains hundreds of photographs showing failed parts.
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A highly-illustrated (over 400 illustrations and photos) failure analysis guide for automotive and off-road vehicle parts. Lots of color pictures and descriptions of common machine parts failures. Main topics include: Pistons, Rings, Cylinder Liners, Gaskets, Journal Bearings, Valve Gear Train, Turbochargers, Gears, Shafts, Axles, Spindles, Universal Joints, Hydrostatic Transmissions, Anti-Friction Bearings, Belts, Chains, Tracks, and Tires.
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I Don't Snore I Dream I'm A Tractor<br/><br/>A total of 120 pages<br/>Space for daily entries on lined pages<br/>Handy size: 15. 24 x 22. 86 cm<br/>Softcover<br/>I Don't Snore I Dream I'm A Tractor - This design is for farmers who plow the farming field riding their tractors. A gift for your tractor dad and tractor grandpa who are easily distracted by tractors
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I Don't Snore I Dream I'm A Tractor<br/><br/>A total of 120 pages<br/>Space for daily entries on lined pages<br/>Handy size: 15. 24 x 22. 86 cm<br/>Softcover<br/>I Don't Snore I Dream I'm A Tractor - This design is for farmers who plow the farming field riding their tractors. A gift for your tractor dad and tractor grandpa who are easily distracted by tractors
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Excerpt from Ihc Mogul Gasoline Tractor <p>Mogul 20 and 25-horse power tractors are characterized by a continuous stationary axle through both drive wheels, a gear drive forward and a friction reverse, and 70-inch drive wheels with 20 or 22-inch tires. <p>About the Publisher <p>Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com <p>This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Excerpt from Ihc Mogul Gasoline Tractor, Double Cylinder Opposed, 45-H. P <p>Opposed double cylinders are used on this tractor. This insures perfect balance and maximum power. - Cylinders and jacket walls are cast integral. Ample space is given to allow free circulation of the cooling water. <p>Cylinder Heads - Bolted to cylinder. The water jackets of the head and the cylinder register. <p>About the Publisher <p>Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com <p>This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Excerpt from Ihc Mogul Gasoline Tractor, Double Cylinder Opposed, 45-H. P <p>Opposed double cylinders are used on this tractor. This insures perfect balance and maximum power. - Cylinders and jacket walls are cast integral. Ample space is given to allow free circulation of the cooling water. <p>Cylinder Heads - Bolted to cylinder. The water jackets of the head and the cylinder register. <p>About the Publisher <p>Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com <p>This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Excerpt from I-H-C Pull Power Hay Presses <p>In the I H C hay presses, those highly desirable points - capacity, strength, light draft, simplicity, and convenience have been developed to a remarkable degree. <p>About the Publisher <p>Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com <p>This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Excerpt from Ihc Titan Oil Tractors <p>The first machines Operated on steam - a reliable, but expensive form of power. Then came the gasoline trac tor cutting the cost of power below that of the steam tractor and animal power. Now we have the Titan oil tractor which operates on kerosene, distillate, solar oil, and other cheap fuels which can be bought in most localities for about half the cost of gasoline - and the Titan oil tractor uses less kerosene than the old tractors did gasoline and delivers just as much and far more reliable power. <p>There is another feature of Titan oil tractors which must be considered while horses must be fed all the year around, the expense of a Titan stops with the work. It costs nothing to keep, yet it is ready at a moment's notice to start work again. The winter quarters of a Titan need be only a small shed. <p>About the Publisher <p>Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com <p>This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Excerpt from I H C Victor and Famous Gas and Gasoline Engines: Operated With Gasoline, Natural, Manufactured or Producer Gas, Kerosene or Alcohol; Vertical and Horizontal Types; Stationary and Portable Tank Cooled, Hopper Cooled, and Air-Cooled, 1 to 35-Horse Power Gasoline Tractors <p>The I H C line of gasoline engines offers unequalled opportunity for selecting efficient and economical power. This line includes engines of almost every type and size adapted to farm, shop, and mill use, and every engine is characterized by simple and durable construction. <p>Every feature of I H C gasoline engines is the result of years of thorough and conscientious investigation of every phase of engine construction. No effort has been spared to make these engines simple, reliable, and capable of utilizing fuel to the greatest possible advantage. <p>Strength - To be a profitable investment a gasoline engine must be so constructed that it will last for many years. The use of high-grade material alone is not sufficient to insure this. The different parts of the engine must be con structed strong enough and heavy enough to withstand the strain under which they operate. The designers of I H C engines have made a careful study of this subject and the result is that I H C engines are properly proportioned throughout - not too heavy - mot clumsy - but neat, attractive, and equal to any emergency. <p>Simplicity - Everyone appreciates the fact that simplicity of design in any machine is highly desirable, but few realize how difficult it is to attain. The absence of all unnecessary or complicated parts on I H C engines makes them very easy to operate, start, or stop. It also eliminates, to a great extent, the possibility of the engine getting out of order, and makes repairing, when necessary, a simple matter. The simplicity of I H C engines contributes largely towards their popularity as it makes it possible for even an inexperienced person to operate them. <p>Economy - Every effort has been made in designing and constructing I H C engines to insure a proper utilization of fuel. The pistons are accurately fitted and are provided with lap joint piston rings which prevent any loss of compression, as a loss of compression would mean a loss of power. The explosive charge which is used to drive the piston in a gasoline engine is a mixture of vaporized gasoline and air. The proportions in which these are mixed determines to a considerable degree the economy and effectiveness of the engine. The mixers used on I H C engines have received careful attention and are so constructed that liquid fuel is not forced into the cylinder and wasted, but a properly proportioned atomized mixture is fed into the cylinder at the right time to insure maximum power from the resulting explosion. <p>About the Publisher <p>Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com <p>This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Today, vintage A-C models are among the most sought-after tractors for collectors and restorers. This book covers every model, providing detailed data about engine specifications, standard equipment, options, and variations. Includes collectibility ratings and buying advice for restoring these tractors.
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Excerpt from Influence of Valve Setting on Efficiency and Capacity of a 25 Horse Power International Harvester Company Gasoline Engine: A Thesis <p><br>About the Publisher <p>Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com <p>This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Excerpt from Installation and Test of an International Harvester Co; Gasoline Engine: A Thesis <p>It has long been a matter of contention as to what is the effect, on the various efficiencies of an internal combustion engine, of heating the Jacket water, or the inlet air, and also of injecting water into the cylinders. <p>About the Publisher <p>Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com <p>This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.<br><br>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.<br><br>As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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