John Deere A Questions

[TSK]

It looks like it has the large non pressurized radiator cap so doubt it has a water pump.

 

[PJH]

this one might be super easy do I see a water pump peeking out down below that alternator? It’s hard to tell
My 52 doesn’t have one only the last 300 or so in 52 had that before it changed to the 60.

If so it’s an incredibly desirable tractor when I bought mine the guy said he had been asked by 4 or 5 other people if it had the water pump. For operating and ease of maintenance I like mine without just something to go wrong. And compared to the b I have no overheating issues with the bigger radiator

The power steering is for sure aftermarket I believe a char Lynn there should be a name cast into it some where

There is actually a book called original John Deere model A by Brian rukes and Andy kraushaar that I would love to have something like it for the Bs as grandpas is missing the tag as well goes through each John Deere decision number and lists what parts were changed.

The water pump {if it has one} is not a tell. My neighbor has a slick little long hood A from the 40's that has a water pump. It was used with a mounted picker, and the water pump/radiator was changed from original. A square axle housing would be a good clue.

 

[Watthour]

My 1949 A had a water pump like that.

The '46 I had in the herd also had a water pump, and (of course) it leaked after sitting for extended periods.

 

[DonB]

Watthour; That is a tractor supply water pump.

 

[Mark-Ia]

Might be a Johnson brand waterpump.