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  1. J

    46 A power lift

    I have a 45 B with power lift. This looks like some home made contraption to me. My doesn't have it.
  2. J

    HYDRAULIC OIL AT TRACTOR SUPPLY????

    As long as the API (American Petroleum Institute) specs are the same you will be fine. JD oils and lubes are double the price and not worth it. I just replaced the gear oil in my 45 B. Deere wanted $95.00 for 5 gal. of 90W. I bought a high quality Shell brand 80W-90 at a distributor for $49.00...
  3. J

    Pushrod Tube installation

    Just replaced mine on my 45 B. Removed the head and had it rebuilt. Ordered the sleeves (BRASS) from Deere. I watched the mechanic make the installation; of course the head had been vatted so all was clean,he coated both end of the tubes with JB Weld,took an oversized bolt and drove them end...
  4. J

    Gear Oil

    I recently purchased a 1945 Hand Start B Show quality tractor. Realizing it had been restored 4 years ago, stored in a climate controlled garage and not ran enough to burn the paint off of the manifold I decided to change all the fluids. I removed both the transmission and rear end drain plugs...
  5. J

    JD Lister Planter

    Do you have a photo?
  6. J

    JD Lister Planter

    Can anyone tell me if Deere Made a Lister/Planter for a 1945 JD B. I would like to restore an implement (rear mount) to match my tractor for shows and need something that the lift will pick up off of the ground. I don't care for the front mounted planter/cultivators as they obstruct the view of...
  7. J

    1945 B Valve Adjustments

    Just put the COMPLETELY rebuilt head back on my 45 B. Adjusted valves .020 like the book said. Ran it for a while, let it cool down, pulled the valve cover back off. Seems to be oiling properly and rechecked the valve clearance. Had to readjust two. I have always been told by the "Old Timers"...
  8. J

    JD Planter

    Can anyone tell me if Deere made a two row planter for the 1945 B that mounted on the back of the tractor and could be raised off the ground by the power lift via the rock shafts. I've heard somefolks talk about Listers; are listers the same as planters. My cousin has a 48B with a full set of...
  9. J

    wire clamps

    I had a friend that came in second in a two man race.
  10. J

    wire clamps

    Exactly, attention to detail, knowledgable folks notice and appreciate it; those that don't have a clue don't really care.
  11. J

    John Deere A Powerblock for sale

    Forgive my ignorance, I have always heard of the term "Power Block" and wondered exactly what it is, was it a factory option, and how can one visually differenciate between it and a regular block?
  12. J

    Use of non detergent oil 1945

    I have a 1945 B that has been restored for show. I researched long and hard as to what the best oil was for this machine. I read alot of data released by independant test labs. I finally settled on Shell Rotella T HD30. Some of the old timers say that the detergent(HD) can loosen up old deposits...
  13. J

    wire clamps

    Of course all of this depends on what ones intended use for the tractor is. Just as a good old work horse then the "Incorrect" clamps make since. However, for a nicely restored show tractor the "Original Style" looks the way Deere intended them to.
  14. J

    wire clamps

    Just replaced my hoses and clamps. Used original old style clamps and they worked flawlessly. I suggest that you clean all conections by lightly sanding off any old paint or dirt. Make sure you have the correct size hose, PBrownings hose chart on his H Web page will help you here. One thing I...
  15. J

    Converting a B to Electric

    I have a 1945 hand start and love it. No wires, voltage regulators or generators to mess with. As long as the mag and carb are adjusted properly it will start on the second or third spin. Many folks think that it is necessary to spin the fly wheel as fast and as hard as possible; this is not the...
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