Posted by Pat Harmon on November 29, 2011 at 15:11:52 from (69.21.70.85):
Wow, talk about a hard decision to make,I have a 41 JD H that I have been slowly restoring and always liked the green tractors,but now I have a dilemma...My father in law had 9 IH tractors from an A to a Super C,H,Super M F20 AND F30 etc. He was killed in a tree cutting incident 4 years ago and now his wife has decided to divvy up some of the tractors to his 4 kids 1 of whom is my wife. She decided to keep the M and H as well as a couple more but they drew for the A,Super C,F20 and F30. My wife's oldest sister drew the Super C her 2nd oldest the F20,and her brother the F30 thus leaving the A to my wife. We went over yesterday to look at it and I took a shining to the Super C. The F tractors need tires and paint but are complete and great shape otherwise. The A was inside a shed(un started for the last 4 years at least) and hard to see. When I took the flashlight in and gave it a look see,I realized this A, which is a serial number 33767 (1940) is pretty darn nice condition!The rear tires are worn but the sheet metal is absolutely wonerful as is everything I could see. I didn't see any fluid leaks on the tractor or on the cement floor below it. We are planning on getting it home as soon as this weekend and I have some things I want to do to it before I even attempt to start it. First,I want to change the oil in the crankcase,then check the rear differential lube level and swap it out. It appears the plugs,wires and cap are all new pieces,so I will also check the antifreeze in it as well as clean out the fuel tank.A new 6 volt battery and cables will also fit the bill. I figured out that I can have a nice addition to my fleet for under $200 bucks. I wish it had hydraulics or at least a front blade,but who's bitching??? lol Now my dilemma is do I favor my JD or the IH? I also have 3 Cub Cadets as well as a POS JD 165. For years I have been 2 cylinder JD man,but wonder if I can make the transition to IH's...lol
Is there any other thing that I should check while I am at it? I couldn't see good enough to see how to turn the motor over,but the brake and clutch felt fine as well..
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