Brought home a Farmall H

Mounted the Farmall H engine on the stand. I had to make another pair of short mounting arms for the HF engine stand to get it on there. I got lucky and found enough scrap to make them out of.

100_2253 (Medium).JPG100_2255 (Medium).JPG100_2256 (Medium).JPG100_2257 (Medium).JPG
 
Stanton":316rzgjx said:
Good to see your progress. Keep the pictures and post coming as you find time.

Thanks. :hattip:
Click to expand...

Thanks. Hope to spend more time in the shop as winter moves in.
 
I rolled the block over today to take a look inside. It was a lot cleaner than I figured it would be, though there is a little grit on the flange where the pan bolts up. I'm still going to pull it down for a thorough cleaning just to be safe. The block had been all painted inside and the cam is covered in some sort of grease so it didn't rust. The upper bores do have a lot of grit and some light surface rust in a few spots on the sleeves. It should be a pretty easy cleanup from here.

100_2258 (Medium).JPG100_2259 (Medium).JPG100_2260 (Medium).JPG
 
Pulled most of the engine down today. Just need to get the lifters and main bearing half shells out and then start the cleanup. The crank still looks great and it has been reground to .010 under Mains and .020 under rods and the front pulley has a seal saver installed. I found the #1 and #4 rods were in the wrong holes so that will be corrected upon assembly. Also noticed the connecting rod bolt lock tab washers are all missing. I suppose I should bite the bullet and get a set of them though they want $5.50 a piece for them.

100_2266 (Medium).JPG100_2267 (Medium).JPG100_2270 (Medium).JPG100_2271 (Medium).JPG100_2281 (Medium).JPG100_2282 (Medium).JPG
 
I am in process putting new sleeves and pistons in my 44 H project. I had it running and driving but # 3 cylinder had only 90 lbs compression while the other three were above 125. I need two of those lock tab washers. They should be in at the dealer tomorrow so I can continue putting the engine back together.
 
Rodney51Cub":3qqef3dj said:
I am in process putting new sleeves and pistons in my 44 H project. I had it running and driving but # 3 cylinder had only 90 lbs compression while the other three were above 125. I need two of those lock tab washers. They should be in at the dealer tomorrow so I can continue putting the engine back together.
Click to expand...

Are those lock tab washers cheaper at the dealer? I have checked Yesterdays tractor and steiners and they are $5.50 each and up.
 
2cubs":42q8ywuq said:
Rodney51Cub":42q8ywuq said:
I am in process putting new sleeves and pistons in my 44 H project. I had it running and driving but # 3 cylinder had only 90 lbs compression while the other three were above 125. I need two of those lock tab washers. They should be in at the dealer tomorrow so I can continue putting the engine back together.
Click to expand...

Are those lock tab washers cheaper at the dealer? I have checked Yesterdays tractor and steiners and they are $5.50 each and up.
Click to expand...

Don't forget, it'll be $5.50/ea plus shipping. I'd definitely call your local dealer to make sure. Even call your local John Deere or New Holland dealer, they may have exactly what you're looking for.
 
Local hardware store, Fastenal, any tractor dealership, industrial supply will or should have tab washers. They may not look exactly like the one pictured, but will work.

Fastenal ad has tab washers for 28 cents each. $5.50 each times 8, plus shipping ='s a bunch of money.
 
I did not ask the dealer the cost when I ordered them. I knew they could get them in two days and they were small parts.
I picked 4 of them up this morning for $ 4.60 each. My dealer is 30 miles away and we had to go to Rural King and Lowes also.
We live 30 miles from just about everything but wet weather.

Rodney 8)
 
Rodney51Cub":2mxopkbh said:
I did not ask the dealer the cost when I ordered them. I knew they could get them in two days and they were small parts.
I picked 4 of them up this morning for $ 4.60 each. My dealer is 30 miles away and we had to go to Rural King and Lowes also.
We live 30 miles from just about everything but wet weather.

Rodney 8)
Click to expand...

:thanx: for the info.
 
I was looking at your tow bar. I understand how it is attached to the towed tractor. Just wondering how long it is ?
I take tractors to a local show every fall. It is only nine miles and thought I could tow one with another.
 
Rodney51Cub":1s9wiqoc said:
I was looking at your tow bar. I understand how it is attached to the towed tractor. Just wondering how long it is ?
I take tractors to a local show every fall. It is only nine miles and thought I could tow one with another.
Click to expand...

I'll have to measure it. There were several people in our local tractor club that used these to tow tractors. A couple guy's said they broke the steering gear while towing. We have towed our other H several times with no problem, but that doesn't mean we won't in the future. I pulled the gear out on this one before I towed it because it had no lube and was slightly rusty.
 
Thanks for the info. Link said tow bar was 45 inches long.
Just a guess on breaking the steering gear was they turned to sharp and hit the steering stop.
 
Rodney51Cub":3lzzl85p said:
Thanks for the info. Link said tow bar was 45 inches long.
Just a guess on breaking the steering gear was they turned to sharp and hit the steering stop.
Click to expand...

That could be. I believe one of the guys said it broke when backing his Farmall C into the barn with the tow bar and did get a pretty sharp angle on it.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top