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    front rims - 39A

    I am restoring a 39 A. The fact that I am a complete novice at this keeps tripping me up. Got new rims and tires for the front from Miller Tire. After mounting the tires, the rims will not fit on the tractor the way I expected they would. I expected the valve stems would be on the outside...
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    1939John Deere

    On my 39 A, the cast part, not the pressed metal part - can"t remember the part number - is impossible to find new. I had to find used ones. And the seller knew they were hard to find. Good luck.
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    39 A spark problem

    Thanks for the help. Got email from Danny who told me to set the mag points at .018 and the plugs at .025. I did that last night and she started right up - third pull. She runs beautifully. Nice to see (and hear) the fruits of one's labor after 15 months of restoration work. Thanks again...
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    39 A spark problem

    Thanks for the explanation, but I"m afraid I don"t understand much of it. I am a complete novice at this. The mag is a FMJ2 (the letters are unreadable after 2). Mainely magnetos sold me points, which fit it exactly. After experimenting with the gap, .020 works - at least it now starts. The...
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    39 A spark problem

    Finishing up a restoration of a 39 A; can't get it started. I believe the problem may be the gap setting for the magneto points. I have new plug wires, new autolite spark plugs (set at .030) and new condenser and points in the mag. The magneto is a Fairbanks Morse magneto; I believe it must...
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    Orange peel problem

    Looking for advice. I am painting sheet metal with hardened alkyd enamel. I ended up with a little orange peel that I believe was caused by the reducer flashing too fast - hot and dry when I painted yesterday. - Should I paint over it? - Or wet sand and polish? If so, how long should I...
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    JD G is missing

    Before you spend anything on the carb or mag, get new plugs. Good ones. A friend just had the same problem. Ran perfectly at idle, ran lousy under a load. He rebuilt the carb twice, cleaned out all passages, changed the float, checked the jet, rebuilt the magneto, adjusted the valves...
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    john deere a axle seal

    It is straight forward and low tech, but not easy; if the tire hasn"t been off in a while, it takes quite a bit of labor to get it off. There is a hollow area just beyond the bearing/seal like the previous poster mentioned. You have to clean that out or the felt will get soaked again and...
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    Torque specs for JD A

    Never mind Pat. Just checked your site. Got it; know what to do now. Thanks. I didn't check it before because I knew the torque values. Always good to do more homework.
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    Torque specs for JD A

    So do I understand correctly - more torque and a cotter?
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    a new arrival

    I really appreciate the pictures you post. I am restoring a John Deere A. So after I check the John Deere discussion forum to see if I can learn anything there, I check here to see if you have posted new pictures. Ever consider setting up your own website or blog? You write well too. Just...
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    Torque specs for JD A

    Interested in the comment on torque specs related to the rod castle nuts. I was just scratching my head on that. Torqued the nuts to 90 - can"t get the the cotter through any of them. I was advised by an old dairy farmer to use wire (which I can snake through the cotter holes). I was also...
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    Installing a head gasket - 1939 A

    Thanks for all the suggestions. I"ll admit to not having a clear idea what to do next. But, shoot, this sure is fun!
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    Installing a head gasket - 1939 A

    Looking for advice on the proper installation of a head gasket. Unfortunately, it is already installed. My mechanical consultant advised me to install the crimped side (or fire ring) toward the block, smooth side toward the head. I did that the other day, using RTV high temp gasket maker on...
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    Upside Down Cylinders

    Ray, it is clear that you were handicapped by your helper - me!
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