Welcome! Please use the navigational links to explore our website.
PartsASAP LogoCompany Logo Auction Link (800) 853-2651

Shop Now

   Allis Chalmers Case Farmall IH Ford 8N,9N,2N Ford
   Ferguson John Deere Massey Ferguson Minn. Moline Oliver

Farmall & IHC Tractors Discussion Forum
:

Nit-picking Details on a H

Welcome Guest, Log in or Register
Author 
kfox

06-18-2004 08:05:38




Report to Moderator

I have a few questions about my 41 H, and they probably are not important, but I'm still trying to decide which way to go when I rebuild.
1- Did 1941 Farmalls have the cloth covered spark-plug wires with open clips on the plugs, or had they went to rubber wire by then?
2- My H has two starting switches-one on the steering post beside the electric box, and one on the bottom of the rear fuel tank support. Was ther one on the tank support origional, and the one on the starting post added later?
3- Is it hard to find a starting gas tank & plumbing for a H, and where would I look? The hood has the hole for the tank, but the tank is long gone. I'm guessing there were a lot of conversions to gasoline years ago, and most of the tanks were probably thrown away. I found a part number stamped on the head for a gas head, but I can't fing the casting number. The parts book says that the valves were different, so I think I can tell for sure if it is a real gas head, or some dealers counterfit.
3- Has anyone sucessfully replaced the mouinting studs on the bottom of the radiator, and if so, where did you find them? Local dealer says they are no longer available. The local bone-yard guy says it's very expensive to have them replaced-cheaper to buy a new radiator? The radiator looks good, only one small repair on the inside in one tube. About the size of a quarter. It doesn't leak because it had antifreeze in it for years before I got it. One stud was missing, and the other one was about the size of a match stick. Twisted off real easy..
Thanks in advance for any info any one can give.
Ken

[Log in to Reply]   [No Email]
Paul in Mich

06-19-2004 04:55:52




Report to Moderator
 Re: Re: Nit-picking Details on a H in reply to kfox, 06-18-2004 23:22:01  
The small auxillary gas tanks are out there. You may try posting an ad in the classified section on this site or surf eBay. While distilate and kerosene heads may have been somewhat different, gasolene is now the fuel of choice and availability. Kerosene is available if you dont mind paying a high price for it, but the distilate fuels are a thing of the past. Most restorers plumb up the auxillary system, but run the tractor on gasolene. The wiring for the 41 was rubber clad solid core, and this type wire works best on magneto fired systems. Wiring is available at various sources. Under the gas tank was the correct place for the starter switch on a 41, and there was a pin that extenced through the steering post to be foot engaged. Hope this helps.

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Russ

06-18-2004 18:32:42




Report to Moderator
 Re: Nit-picking Details on a H in reply to kfox, 06-18-2004 08:05:38  
Farmall H; If you ever spot a counterfeit Farmall H gasoline head from an old time dealer let us know. Never heard of such a thing. That is a complex casting which probably would not make much profit for the person who tries to counterfeit this basic engine component. Will wait to hear of such a discovery.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
26Red

06-18-2004 10:40:45




Report to Moderator
 Re: Nit-picking Details on a H in reply to kfox, 06-18-2004 08:05:38  
You can go to you local autoparts store to get replacement studs. Or buy some threaded redi-rod and cut it to length(3 or 4 inches). I don't remember the thread size size off-hand(3/8-16?). To remove the old studs, get a bolt extractor kit. Drill the appropriate size hole in the stud, then screw in the extractor. A plumber's torch(propane torch) works well to heat up the broken stud- a little heat makes it unscrew a lot easier. Be carefull not to heat it up too much or you may melt the solder on the rad. joints..

Check with OEM tractor parts or your local case-IH dealer for the stud size.

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Bill Smith

06-18-2004 09:38:41




Report to Moderator
 Re: Nit-picking Details on a H in reply to kfox, 06-18-2004 08:05:38  
Gas tank support starter switch is original. X and a number at the end of serial number on serial number plate indicates what fuel burning engine it was equiped with from factory. Casting number that indicates style of head is a 4 digit number on top of head underneath of valve cover. Gas burners did not have extra tank or hole in hood.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Scott Swanson

06-18-2004 09:36:49




Report to Moderator
 Re: Nit-picking Details on a H in reply to kfox, 06-18-2004 08:05:38  
Skip the new Radiator mounting studs. Most guys I know just set the Rad back in there and leave it be. The lower and upper Rad pipes will hold it firm enough.

Small Starting tanks are out there, but they are getting spendy. I've managed to dig up and salt away 5 of them. I am not sure why I am holding on to them. Maybe finding the stuff is easier than selling it. Watch out for rust inside if you are holding one ready to fork over the greenbacks for it. Check it over WELL.

Have fun with that tractor. Ask questions and spend time with the Red Tractor. God will never deduct the time you spend with the Cast Farmall Machine.

Scott

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
[Options]  [Printer Friendly]  [Posting Help]  [Return to Forum]   [Log in to Reply]

Hop to:


TRACTOR PARTS TRACTOR MANUALS
We sell tractor parts!  We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]

Home  |  Forums


Copyright © 1997-2023 Yesterday's Tractor Co.

All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy

TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters

Website Accessibility Policy