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    Farmall M Class Project: How to 'cross' bearings and sea

    Hi guys, Thanks for the help with my questions thus far. Aside from the hiccup with the block and head, things are progressing nicely and the kids are doing a great job and are way more interested than I thought they would be. I am to the point where I need to order parts to keep the...
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    Farmall M Class Project: Engine woes

    We magnafluxed the head today. I had never seen it done before but the kids enjoyed it. I will certainly do it to the valves as well. Thanks!
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    Farmall M Class Project: Engine woes

    Hey guys, I'm posting a little update for everyone who is following this build, so far. We have the tractor pretty well disassembled and now comes the part where we start rebuilding individual systems on the tractor. The engine is my priority right now as we need to send it off for...
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    Shop Class: Farmall M

    Hi guys, thanks for all of the questions and help so far. The students have had a pretty good time so far tearing everything apart. They have done a very good job of bagging and tagging all of the parts and fasteners. We are getting ready to split the tractor tomorrow and I have a few...
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    Class Project: Need some pointers

    Hey guys, thanks for the responses. Yes, we will likely sell the tractor to raise funds for next years project. I will post on here regularly during our endeavors and to get help/advice from you guys. I know what you mean as a dumping ground and it is kind of that way. I actually prefer...
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    Class Project: Need some pointers

    I'm well aware of what it will take, financially speaking. We have an antiquated metal and auto shop, but we have a lot of tools that would help us work on this engine and associated parts pretty regularly. I have used a flycutter on a milling machine to deck heads and blocks before, and we...
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    Class Project: Need some pointers

    Thanks for the help guys. I sure appreciate it. Yes, I fully understand that being an industrial mechanic in todays factories is different than fixing up an old Farmall. That is my thoughts on it being an introductory class. Kids today, at least my kids, dont have much in terms of mechanical...
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    Class Project: Need some pointers

    Hey guys, I am a high school shop teacher in Iowa. This year I started teaching a new class called introduction to industrial mechanics. I am trying to teach the kids how to maintain and rebuild equipment. I grew up the son of a farmer and tractors have always been a part of my upbringing. For...
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