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    1931 GP Beaner

    Thanks metal I had no idea.
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    1931 GP Beaner

    What does the "Beaner" designation refer to?
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    decal placement for 46 John Deere A ?

    Thanks JDF, I do have the late 47 (early48). Regardless of the model, you have certainly set a high standard for work. Beautiful tractor.
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    Breather Hose Dimensions 47/8A

    Thanks Pete...........Jerry
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    Breather Hose Dimensions 47/8A

    What are the correct dimensions for the breather hose A3317R? Neither the parts diagram nor the parts listing give a size.
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    decal placement for 46 John Deere A ?

    Matt let's bump this to the top because I have a 47A and need the same information.
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    Speaking of Hay

    I'd be mighty careful as it's an easy pistol shot from either of those seats, even on rough ground.
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    carb help

    Before you spring big bucks for a rebuild spend 20 bucks for the how-to video by Robert's Carburetor to review your work.
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    47/8 A Temporary Manifold seal?

    It's time to test fire the engine but the intake manifold gasket appears to be leaking. Is there a temporary seal I can rig that will allow the engine to run for a short while? Water jacket holes were fixed with JB Weld....thanks for the encouragement guys.
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    47/8 A---Scrap or Hope?

    I need a little more guidance guys. When we wire brushed the hole it grew to about 3/4 in. How big is too big to weld? It is starting to look like this tractor lead a pretty tough life, gears broken off the brake pinon, a big chunk missing from the steering worm. We've put a lot into this...
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    47/8 A---Scrap or Hope?

    Water is running (not dripping) out of a 1/16 in. (+/_) hole in the block about 3 in behind the left side cylinder petcock. Is there any hope short of a new block or do the scrappers get it?
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    Magneto Gremlins

    Pure genius Ron. That mag is now throwing a spark so long that it causes thunder. Thanks guys.
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    Magneto Gremlins

    About a month ago I finished rebuilding the mag for my 47/8-A. All new guts and it checked out on the bench with a good spark. I then put it up on the shelf where it has sat undisturbed until yesterday when I got it down for reinstall. I wanted to make sure it was set right for timing but the...
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    47/8-A Oil Filter

    Thanks Kent but I am still unclear on how to check for the damage.
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    47/8-A Oil Filter

    Thanks Ron. Is there a way to check for damage before reassembly?
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