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What's in your toolbox?

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North Bay, Cana

01-06-2005 06:41:19

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As I mention in almost every one of my posts, I'm as green as grass mechanically speaking and I don't know much about my 1952 Ferguson, but I'm trying to learn from these discussion boards.

Now, my tractor has a little toolbox just behind the dash and when I bought it, it was full of tools & stuff and I could hardly get it closed, so I emptied it out for now.

So I will ask the experts - What should I keep in that toolbox?

Thanks

Gary

PS. Among the tools are a square adjustable wrench (almost like a small pipe wrench) and another wrench with a scale engraved on it. I think I read somewhere that these are original tools that came with the tractor. The scale on the wrench was to measure the depth of your plowing. Am I right?

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marlowe

01-09-2005 16:13:05

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Re: What's in your toolbox? in reply to North Bay, Canada, 01-06-2005 06:41:19

not a da- thing if you keep your tractor up and in GOOD repair you don't have to fix it in the field.i got 5 to-20s and every one will start every time i need one all 6 volt

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danct

01-09-2005 13:43:44

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Re: What's in your toolbox? in reply to North Bay, Canada, 01-06-2005 06:41:19

(1) Hammer .This is the most usefull tool of all ,when the book says tap gently i find that continual heavy blows accompanied with plenty curses will help with most problems (2) Wire .Several pieces are necessary,these can be used to fasten things together and can be cut by using (1) above on a sharp metal edge
(3) Adjustable spanner. When you round off all the corners on nuts of all sizes you can use (1)to get the spanner to fit nuts and give you hope that you can remove them ,mostly you cannot
(4)Screwdriver, These come in two types,the plain tip which makes a good chisel or crowbar and the Phillips which can make a great center punch,again either one can be used with (1) above.
(5) Penknife. This will always be carried but it will never be sharp and will be used for taking off caked on grease from fittings,it will most likely be handed down from ones Dad who used it for skinning rabbits and peeling apples and was never washed between jobs because he told you that it would rust .
(6)The Unknown Tool. Every toolbox will have one tool that nobody knows what it is for, it will always be in great shape so that you wont throw it out in case you need it in the future .Thrust me on this you will never use it ,i know because i have one in my box.
PS this material was in a tractor magazine at my brothers house in Ireland and i tried to remember as much as i could,hope you guys enjoy
Danny

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Al in BC

01-08-2005 15:37:04

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Re: What's in your toolbox? in reply to North Bay, Canada, 01-06-2005 06:41:19

You might have a Tecalemit Push Plunger Grease gun.

The fellows from the UK will know what I am talking about, and it fits right in for length as maybe Harry planned it that way. If anyone is interested in seeing one of these things contact me on the back burner @ alsherhys@shaw.ca. I will send you a pic. I haven't seen one of these for years so won't part with it.

Al in BC

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wolfmantractor

01-07-2005 18:16:42

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Re: What's in your toolbox? in reply to North Bay, Canada, 01-06-2005 06:41:19

Got to have 2 Lynch pins; A top link pin; a hitch pin, a 12in cresent wrench; a pair of large adjustable pliers - and a nice sized ball-pein hammer to beat it to death if you don't have enough wrenches.

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phil(va)

01-07-2005 07:54:56

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Re: What's in your toolbox? in reply to North Bay, Canada, 01-06-2005 06:41:19

Harry Ferguson used 11/16 bolts and for some of the larger bolts he used 1-1/16, so keep those two size wrenches handy. Also a wooden 12 inch ruler is handy for checking the fuel level (wood won't make a spark.) Vice grips are always a handy tool in the box as well, and of course one of those combo screwdrivers that has Phillips and flat edge.

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Mr Chapp

01-07-2005 13:38:01

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Re: What's in your toolbox? in reply to phil(va), 01-07-2005 07:54:56

In addition, a 10" crescent wrench and a small pair of vise grips (I prefer needle nose) seem to be handy. Good luck, have fun!! Mike

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Jim W

01-06-2005 20:30:16

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Re: What's in your toolbox? in reply to North Bay, Canada, 01-06-2005 06:41:19

Gary,
You should keep a "custom choke rod clamp" handy. At least on my two 2085s, the choke tends to shut itself off too soon, so you need a way to keep it operating a bit longer and the clamps are the perfect solution.
These clamps bear an amazing resemblance to a wooden clothespin. One came in my toolbox; I think it is original - well, at least it looks 50 years old.
Now one of my tractors is like Barry's no toolblox. I have found that the custom choke rod clamp can be stored conveniently on the gearshift lever; it opens just wide enough.
That Ferguson thought of everything!
Jim

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bobcaygeon steve

01-06-2005 12:43:40

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Re: What's in your toolbox? in reply to North Bay, Canada, 01-06-2005 06:41:19

Barry, Once your done your needle work call Joe at Lynville Farm Equip. in Paris Ont. 519-443-7591 He has the tool boxes. I think he charged me $25.00 for mine. The holes to mount it should still be there. Maybe you and Dugger could line it with a nice piece of needle work..... ..
Hey "North Bay" lets get that Fergy into its suit of proper grey paint. Once thats done get a set of spanners, some bailing wire and Lucas electrical manual and you'll be set.

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Barry from Stirling, Onta

01-06-2005 08:05:01

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Re: What's in your toolbox? in reply to North Bay, Canada, 01-06-2005 06:41:19

Morning Gary
Wow, an original toolbox, and full of tools no-less. I have heard that the 2 tools that you are talking about are original ones. Others in here will comment on them Im sure. I also own a 1952-TEA-2085 Serial # 289055. Mine does not have a tool box. Can I ask where the box is located on yours. A question for the others in here, If I may? Where can one buy a tool box, Id like to get one for my Fergy? Glad to hear that your having as much fun with your fergy as the rest of us in here are. Stay Safe
Barry

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John (UK)

01-06-2005 13:20:56

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Re: What's in your toolbox? in reply to Barry from Stirling, Onta, 01-06-2005 08:05:01

On Carburettor engine tractors, the tool box was located alongside the battery carrier on left of tractor, you should see two holes in the plate that forms the bottom of the carrier. On the Diesel TEF it was fixed to the Rear Mudshield L/H You can get a copy of the toolbox from Sparex part ~ S.42476, you can probably get it on this site too.

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dugger at the park

01-06-2005 10:27:33

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Re: What's in your toolbox? in reply to Barry from Stirling, Onta, 01-06-2005 08:05:01

Hey Barry! If your so interested in a tool box, a while back buddy there had an embroidery kit available on the forum. Get a hold of him and embroider a tool or two. Nothin says "FERGY" like a personalized snap on.Oh by the way, one might get one of those tool boxes at CANADIAN TIRE!!!!!

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Barry from Stirling

01-06-2005 11:16:06

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Re: What's in your toolbox? in reply to dugger at the park, 01-06-2005 10:27:33

Dugger from the Park
I tried that guy with the embroidery programs. He has some real goos stuff.Nothing FERGY related, but he has a very nice one of a Deer running out of a feild and smacking the front of a GM Half-ton. I think it would look very nice on the back of a spring jacket. I checked with CANADIAN TIRE, they are fresh out of 1952 Ferguson Tool Boxes

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North Bay, Canada

01-06-2005 08:17:13

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Re: What's in your toolbox? in reply to Barry from Stirling, Onta, 01-06-2005 08:05:01

Barry

Here's me & my toy. The tool box is just in front of my leg in the picture.

Gary

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Gregg/Ohio

01-06-2005 19:32:16

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Re: What's in your toolbox? in reply to North Bay, Canada, 01-06-2005 08:17:13

Nice Tractor Barry!! Whats that thing hanging on the back? Is that some sort of finish mower? Gregg

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Gregg/Ohio

01-06-2005 19:38:50

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Re: What's in your toolbox? in reply to Gregg/Ohio, 01-06-2005 19:32:16

Sorry I meant Gary,not Barry

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Barry from Stirling

01-07-2005 05:02:29

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Re: What's in your toolbox? in reply to Gregg/Ohio, 01-06-2005 19:38:50

Hi Gregg. Im laughing at Jim W's response. That thing on the back of Gary's Tractor is what we here in Ontario like to call a life saver. Not the kind that you eat, but the kind that blows snow. Its a very simple snow blower, It hooks onto the 3-point hitch and is driven by the PTO. They work great

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John (UK)

01-07-2005 11:46:29

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Re: What's in your toolbox? in reply to Barry from Stirling, 01-07-2005 05:02:29

BARRY if you want a pic of the toolbox on a TEA mail me plz.

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Barry from Stirling

01-07-2005 11:52:47

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Re: What's in your toolbox? in reply to John (UK), 01-07-2005 11:46:29

John
I dont have your e-mail. You can e-mail me and then I will have it's. reidb@inspection.gc.ca
Thanks ,, Barry

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Jim W

01-06-2005 20:24:38

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Re: What's in your toolbox? in reply to Gregg/Ohio, 01-06-2005 19:38:50

Gregg, I know you get snow in Ohio.
If you are getting what we are right now you will wish you had one of those "finish mowers".
Jim

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