Tips & Tricks for Repairing Your Antique / Vintage Tractor

Massey Harris 101 sr. used a 201 C.I. Chrysler engine from 1938 to 1940, 1940 - up used a 217 C.I. Chrysler engine.

Normally you can easily go 2" wider or narrower on tires and rims.

If your tractor starts missing or sputtering and you want to find out if it is a fuel problem or electrical, simply pull the choke out. If it trys to run better it is fuel, if it doesn't help it is electrical.

John Deere - 2 cylinder generator colors Waterloo built tractors were black until the black dash 20 series tractors. After that they were painted green unless it was an industrial then it was painted the industrial color.

John Deere - 2 cylinder muffler colors - most mufflers on waterloo built tractors prior to the 20 series were painted green, 20 series up was black. Dubuque built tractor mufflers were heat resistant silver from the M series, 40 series, 320 & 420 to serial number 135025 thereafter they were painted black.


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Links PDF files with great information, drawings or pictures for some extra help. JDS851 & JDS854 Hood & Grille Fastener Stud Assembly MFS145 Ferguson Tractormeter ABC524 (Alternator) Installation Instructions & Switch Positive to Negative Ground IHS740 (Power Steering Valve) Installation Instructions JDS973 (Radiator Guard) Assembly Instructions JDS976 (Radiator Guard) Assembly Instructions Carburetor Diagrams How to Identify your Ford Tractor Massey Ferguson Sheet Metal Alignment Tips	Tips John Deere flatspoke steering wheels were used 1934 thru 1938. John Deere nine hole seat pans were first used in 1937. Massey Harris 101 sr. used a 201 C.I. Chrysler engine from 1938 to 1940, 1940 - up used a 217 C.I. Chrysler engine. Normally you can easily go 2" wider or narrower on tires and rims. If your tractor starts missing or sputtering and you want to find out if it is a fuel problem or electrical, simply pull the choke out. If it trys to run better it is fuel, if it doesn't help it is electrical. John Deere - 2 cylinder generator colors Waterloo built tractors were black until the black dash 20 series tractors. After that they were painted green unless it was an industrial then it was painted the industrial color. John Deere - 2 cylinder muffler colors - most mufflers on waterloo built tractors prior to the 20 series were painted green, 20 series up was black. Dubuque built tractor mufflers were heat resistant silver from the M series, 40 series, 320 & 420 to serial number 135025 thereafter they were painted black.	Q&A Section Where we post questions asked by customers that we feel may be helpful to others. Q. What is the difference between a Voltage Regulator and a Cutout Relay? A. regulator_or_cutout.pdf *Q. How do I know if I have a front mount or side mount distributor on my 8N Ford?* A. If the generator or alternator is on the right side of the tractor, then the tractor has a front mount distributor. If the generator or alternator is on the left hand side of the tractor, then the tractor has a side mount distributor. Note: The side of the tractor is from the point of view of the operator (sitting in the seat). *Q. What is the difference between mylar decals and vinyl cut decals?* A. Besides the material (vinyl vs. mylar) there is one other important difference. Vinyl Cut Decals (sometimes called Die Cut Decals) have no material left between the letters when the application is finished. Mylar decals have a clear film between the letters that allows your paint to show through, but you will see the outline of the material. Most customers purchase the mylar decals because of price. If you don't see a vinyl cut decal listed for your model, send us an email and we can see if we are able to special order it. If you are restoring the tractor and have put a good deal of money into the paint, you'd probably prefer to have the vinyl cut decals. *Q. How do I determine the backspacing on my rim?* A. To determine backspacing, lay the rim flat on the ground with the back of the rim facing up. Nex lay a straightedge across the rim and measure the distance from the back side of mounting surfact to the straightedge. To determine width of rim measure on the inside (bead to bead) not outside to outside. *Q. What 3 point do I have on my 70 on down John Deere?* A. The 800 series 3-pt had a handle for the up right adjustment on the right side (standing behind tractor) the 801 series doesn't have the handle.
Product Updates JDS507 Information - Proper descripton: Transmission pickup screen magnet. Fits: John Deere New Generation 1960 and up. Works with all if the new style pick up screen is used from the dealer. (#R68836) This magnet fits inside the pickup screen (#R68836). The screen is located on the bottom of the transmission case behind the drain plug. The pickup screen is a different screen than the transmission oil filter. The oil must be drained to install the magnet, or a wet vac can be attached to the fill hole and the magnet can be installed with a minimum loss of oil. There may be some confusion on this part, this information should clear up any problems. If not please contact us.