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Complete guide to restoring classic farm tractors
COMPLETE GUIDE To RESTORING CLASSIC FARM TRACTORS
THE BEST, COMPLETE & EASY-TO-USE SHOP MANUAL FOR
RESTORING VINTAGE FARM TRACTORS
How To Restore Classic Farm Tractors
A MUST HAVE BOOK FOR OWNER'S, RESTORER'S & MECHANICS
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 helpfull 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 electrical repairs 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 Gaines' guidance you're well on your way to showing off your shiny "new" classic tractor!
Author Tharran Gaines has specialized in agricultural writing for 25 years. He has written owners manuals, repair guides, and sales brochures for most of the major tractor companies.
Chapter 1 Shopping for a Tractor
Working tractors | Collector tractors | Shopping for a tractor | Evaluating a running tractor | Negotiating a price
Tools | Specialized tools | The value of shop manuals
Take your time | Establish your goals | Document the process | Finding replacement parts | Clean it up | Paint removal | Disassembly | Removing broken or damaged bolts | Shaft repair
Put your senses to work: using your eyes using your ears using your nose | Simple fixes | Compression testing
Chapter 5 Engine Repair and Rebuilding
Freeing a stuck engine | Ring job or complete overhaul? | Engine disassembly | Piston ring replacement | Engine block preparation | Main and rod bearings | Push rods | Camshafts | Rocker arms | Valves and valve seats | Valve guides | Valve springs | Pistons and sleeves | Piston pins | Rebuilding the engine | Valvetrain overhaul | Oil pump restoration
Chapter 6 Clutch, Transmission, and PTO
Transmission inspection and repair | Torque amplifiers and Power-Shift transmissions | Clutch inspection and rebuilding | Clutch throw-out bearing | John Deere two-cylinder clutches | Power takeoff repair
Chapter 7 Final Drive and Brakes
Differentials and final drives | Differential and final drive inspection and repair | Axle shafts | Brake restoration | Brake adjustment
Chapter 8 Front Axle and Steering
Steering configurations | Front axle repair | Steering wheel repair
Basic principles | Hydraulic system contamination | Troubleshooting | Hydraulic seals
Magneto systems | Magneto inspection and service | Timing the magneto | Distributor inspection and repair | Coils | Generators and voltage regulators | Starters | Converting to 12-volt electrics | Wiring | Spark plug wires | Lights | Gauges
Fuel tank | Fuel hose inspection | Carburetor repair | Carburetor rebuilding | Carburetor reassembly | Diesel systems | Oil-bath air filters | Manifold inspection and repair | Governor overhaul
Special needs for kerosene engines | Cooling system inspection and repair | Radiator caps | Fans | Hoses | Water pumps | Thermostats | Belts
Chapter 13 Tires, Rims, and Wheels
Tire repair and restoration | Wheel and rim restoration
Chapter 15 Body Work and Paint Preparation
Surface preparation | Repairing sheet metal | Dents and creases | Repairing holes and rust areas | Painting: the primer coat | Selecting the right primer type
Matching paint | Selecting the right paint type | Painting equipment | Applying the paint
Chapter 17 Decals, Name Plates, and Serial Number Plates
Researching decal originality and placement | Tools and supplies | Surface preparation | Decal application | Emblems and name plates | Serial number plates
Chapter 18 Taking the Next Step
Antique tractor shows | Farm equipment demonstrations | Tractor games | Antique tractor pulls
Appendix Parts and Information Sources
NEW, 8 1/2 x 11, 256 PAGES, PROFUSELY ILLUSTRATED WITH 200+ ORIGINAL COLOR PHOTOS
