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[Allan from PA]

Just wanted to say how lucky we are to have John (UK) on this site. It just amazes me the amount of information he has and the kindness he shows in sharing it. We are truly lucky to have you John.
Thanks always, Allan.

 

[John (UK)]

Thank you for that Allen, I know what I say does help a lot of people because they write and tell me. I did this work for so long and now I am retired it helps me to keep involved with the tractor world. I don't suppose that there are many of us left now who actually worked on the TE20 series tractors when they were brand new straight from the factory, so it's all history now. I also know that there are some who don't like me doing it too. ...John
[email protected]

 

[Stephen Atkins]

Dad bought a new TE20 in 1947-48. spark plugs and oil changes was about all I got in on.Cut alot of alfalfa with it. Wore out the Ferguson mower. Had a hay buck for it and swept up alot of hay to the overshot stacker. Also did some plowing with it. Later mounted an F10 Farmhand loader on it. Dad later traded it for a Ford 850
and was wishing later he had not done that. Also bought new a TO30 which we had 50 years.

So basicly,I grew up with the Fergusons.

Stephen

 

[John (Ont)]

Just "keep on trucking (or tractoring)" John(UK). Every snippit of info you provide is welcome and appreciated by most on the list. I try to keep copies of all info you provide in one folder. Keep well.

John(Ont)

 

[Richard L]

John, we will do our best to forgive those that you say don't like you giving out the straight information. Oh well some people like to cause problems. Keep up the marvelous work. Richard

 

[John (UK)]

thanks for that Richard...John

 

[Shane Tharp]

John,
If it wasn't for you, I don't know if my TO35 would be running. I think I speak for all of us that you are appreciated more than you know and I want to personally say, "THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!!!"

 

[RonWW]

I wholeheartedly agree. John (UK) is a blessing to this site, and I am sure to anyplace else that he participates in. I read here here daily but rarely post unless I have a need, or the very rare ocassion when I may be able to answer a question,lol. You are appreciated John !

 

[mittajohn Aus]

Yes a true legend and just like the ferguson we wish he keeps going
strong to share all that wealth of information!
Regards John.

 

[NealTX]

THANK YOU, JOHN (UK)!!!!!YOU HAVE BEEN A GREAT HELP FOR ME. I READ EVERY POST WITH YOUR NAME ON IT. YOU ARE A JEWEL ON THE BOARD.
I am (was) a city boy, in about 1995, when I was past my mid 60's I bought a 1952 'Harry' Ferguson TO 30. I had never heard of a 'Harry' Ferguson. I rebult the engine and now have over 500 hours on the engine.
YOU HELP KEEPING MY TO 30 RUNNING.

 

[John (UK)]

Allan, you really started something here, I will have to be careful how I word things in future.
To ALL of you who have taken the time to write a reply to this post Thank You! but there is no need really, I do it because I like doing it, not for praise, although it is nice to have of course. To anyone who I may have helped in some small way over all these years..Thank You, for helping me to keep the brain active... [email protected] or [email protected]

 

[Bob (Aust)]

What I find amazing - even more than John's intimate knowledge of Fergy's - is his memory.

If John worked on new TE/TEA20's he is at least a decade older than me, and I'm mid 60's.

John regularly demonstrates precise knowledge of even the most minor detail on Fergys, even though he probably hasn't put a spanner on one for many years.

I can't remember what I did yesterday!

Bob in Oz

 

[phil25]

I too am one of the people who get to work on the odd things that owners have no manuals for and its a one time help me its broke pleasures, if it wasn't for people willing to help like John and many others, there would be a lot of broken machinery laying and scraped around the countrysides.
Add me to your list of thank you's to john, hopfully i get to do the same sometime.

Regards to all

 

[Anonymous-0]

Sir John,
I have been a fergie lover for many years now and I have often thought,(I wonder if john helped
built this fergie ? ) Now I have 23 of them ...
It brings good feelings to me knowing years ago when they were born that they had someone like you making them come to life.
Sir John, I want to thank you so very much for all the help you have given ALL us Fergie lovers
over the years.
I think you are a lucky Man to have been blessed to be able to work at that factory.
THANK YOU AGAIN SIR JOHN.. Mark

 

[trac]

We are very furtunate to have John on this site. I would like to thank for Allan bringing this to my attention. Thanks and ofcoarse John

 

[John (UK)]

What is a spanner/wrench...not used one of those for a long time, well not on a tractor anyway. I still have most of my kit though (I think)
You know me too well Bob....lol

 

[Bob (Aust)]

[b:8213584f39]John.[/b:8213584f39]

One of the great features of this forum is that it is multi lingual and you excell in understanding and post fluently in the many languages used.

I keep my American - Australian Dictionary handy when reading this forum. My daughter is my interpreter when I visit the USA!

For example, in Australia:

Bush Hog: A feral pig.
Wrench: Derogatory term for the wife, (with spelling error).
Dog Leg: On each corner of my furry pet.
Trunk: Old fashioned packing case.
Gas: Comes in bottles and connects to the barbecue.
Hood: A soft covering for the head and neck.
Shifter: Slang term for an adjustable spanner.
Zerk: Totally unknown word?????

Translation from US to Australian:

Bush Hog: Slasher
Wrench: Spanner
Dog Leg: Sides of a bonnet.
Trunk: Car boot.
Gas: Petrol.
Hood: Bonnet
Shifter: Gear lever.
Zerk: Grease nipple.

It is a credit to you that you are multi lingual and so fluent in the many languages used.

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Bob in Oz

 

[Anonymous-0]

John[UK] Envy,. I would suggest.
Don't let those little hic-coughs perturb you.

 

[John (UK)]

Than you for that, I try to ignore it but it does make me wonder at times just what it is I have done. It it most likely as you say...John

 

[2tractors]

WHAT!! Someone don't like SIR JOHN, We'll tar and feather and drag him out of town with a TE!