JD M first start in who knows how long

[MikeandKeri]

Finally got time to work on my Model M. Here’s the video of it starting after cleaning and replacing some parts of the carb.

Nope the video is too big.
Here’s some pictures of what I did.

Some of the Chinese parts weren’t good enough to use so I put a new needle in an old seat. At some point I’ll have to replace both bars as they have significant wear. I also resurfaced both parts before replacing the gaskets for a better surface.

 

[M-MAN]

I miss the old days when the throttle and choke shaft were included in the basic kit. Now you have to buy the comprehensive $$$ kit to get them or order individually $$$. Last fall I rebuilt the carb on my IH and went through 3 needles and seats before I got one to seal.

Is the avatar your M? Looks good!

 

[MikeandKeri]

Yes. They also made a wagon out of an AMT626 from JD that I’ll paint to haul my granddaughter around on.

 

[stevieb49829]

Finally got time to work on my Model M. Here’s the video of it starting after cleaning and replacing some parts of the carb.

Nope the video is too big.
Here’s some pictures of what I did.

Some of the Chinese parts weren’t good enough to use so I put a new needle in an old seat. At some point I’ll have to replace both bars as they have significant wear. I also resurfaced both parts before replacing the gaskets for a better surface.

Sure would be nice if MS had screwed that U-shaped float bracket on instead of the threaded rivets. I went so far as to pry it off to get a visegrips on the seat. Then I had a nice unobstructed surface to sand flat. I only bent the bracket a little bit and the rivets went back in with JB weld. Nice tractor (and wagon). steve

 

[stevieb49829]

Yes. They also made a wagon out of an AMT626 from JD that I’ll paint to haul my granddaughter around on.

I noticed we are practically neighbors! The background in your pic looked typical of here (Lodgepole and Ponderosa pine). steve

 

[MikeandKeri]

I noticed we are practically neighbors! The background in your pic looked typical of here (Lodgepole and Ponderosa pine). steve

I go to SL quite frequently. I have friends and family there and in Hayden. We will definitely have to meet up.

 

[MikeandKeri]

I also met a couple whose father had an M. They gave me the original service manual and parts manual. A few greasy pages let me know it was a great piece of history that was well used.

 

[stevieb49829]

I also met a couple whose father had an M. They gave me the original service manual and parts manual. A few greasy pages let me know it was a great piece of history that was well used.

Those originals, whether they are manuals, or NOS parts are a valuable and scarce piece of this hobby. steve