 Just bought myself a 1952 Ferguson T030, by serial number 103063. Allegedly one owner who used the Freeman loader to clean out barn. Although the machine is mechanically sound but for a few things (gas tank dregs, battery weak, ) everything seems to be in order i want to clean it up and paint it so my wife will let me park it in the driveway. A couple of questions to you Fergie owners
1. What does the S stand for on the shifter, i thought it was a 5 at first, but that can't be right.
2. Is there an easy way to clean this thing, there appears to be 52 years of cow manure and grease and grime attached to all parts of this thing. I have sprayed cleanser, steamed, waterhosed with no positive results. The only thing that has been productive has been a puddy knife and a wire brush. So far 5 hours spent and only about 1/3rd of the way done. This is 2004, there has got to be an easier way!!! 3. On the transmission, directly under the battery there is some type of switch that is no longer in use, what is this. It has two nuts on it to attach wires, is this a safety switch so it can't start in gear?
4. Any place to get 6 volt accessories, like a light, and has anyone added an aftermarket 6 volt tach to one of these?
5. Any inherent problems i may face? My wife was tickled at price but not the aesthetic value, dad is not impressed overall and was wanting a new kubota to go with our 4600 Ford. Thanks much
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