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    John Deere M

    I want to change the plugs in my 1948 M, Can anyone suggest the best spark plugs? Thanks in advance.
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    1948 JD M

    I have two problems, high oil pressure, the needle is at the highest position. Also, I get an overheat situation after running for about 20 minutes. I have followed the mix procedure, mix before pouring into the radiator. Can the cap have an affect on the heat? Can having too much fluid...
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    1953 Model 50

    Can anyone give me an idea of the value of a 1953 Model 50, good rubber, runs had has hydraulic front end loader, also available is lime spreader, sickle bar, plow, brush mower, Thanks in advance for your help.
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    John Deere M Final Drive assembly

    Can anyone give me advice on assembling the final drive and brake assembly on a 1948 JD M I am planning to reuse the bearings, they look good. Is that a good idea. Any tips on brake adjustment? Any help is appreciated. Thank you!!
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    John Deere M differential

    thanks I will give that a try!
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    John Deere M differential

    How can i change one of the external bearings on the differential. it is exposed after I removed the final drive and the brake assembly as well as the brake quill. Is there a way to change it without removing the differential? Thanks in advance for the help,
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    John Deere M 1947 Broken Pinion Shaft

    1947 John Deere M I found the problem! it is a broken pinion shaft in the final drive. the broken end is still in the differential!! Can anyone help me with ideas on how to remove broken off end? It seems to be tightly in place although i dont know how to get a grip on it to get it out. Drill...
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    John Deere M-1948

    Thanks for the thoughts. Will give it a go. Thanks
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    John Deere M-1948

    Getting close to repair time on my 48 JD. I think I have a broken pinion shaft. I am not sure if there is a way to check this out before I take it apart. I was pulling a light load in the woods and it just stopped,although the engine kept running I got nothing to the drive wheels. When jacked...
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    JD M Horsepower

    Thanks, it puzzles me how a machine with 15 to20 horsepower can be so powerful compared with garden tractors today that carry the same rating but are not even close in any respect to these older work horse machines. I used an "economy" tractory when much younger that could not come close but...
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    JD M Horsepower

    20 HP for a JD M but how is it measured? I understand it is different than the way we measure it today. How was the HP established on these older models. Thanks
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    Antifreeze

    i have a 48 m and let me make it clear, i have had little experience with it and the antifreeze. i am still trying to learn about it in all respects. I did grow up on a farm and put antifreeze in many trucks and cars. something must be going on with the cooling system. it does not seem...
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    JD M 12 volt system

    thanks guys, I thought this was a simple one. Actually I dont plan on using this much or at all in the winter so i guess i will stick with the six volt system for now unless a part fails.
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    JD M 12 volt system

    What are the pros and cons to converting to a 12 volt system on a 1948 M. I am considering the conversion but everything seems fine on my 6 volt system. thanks
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    JD M removing axle

    yeah, we are about 35 miles north of freeport near Rockland and Camden. Beans is quite a different place now from years ago. we are on friendship island. We had to have the tractor brought out on a barge. That was a little tricky. Thanks for the thoughts, I am going to try to pull the stub...
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