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[Jason Enerson]

Just picked up a 1941 JD B. First tractor project. Should be a fun winter. Is there a site to download a owners manual? Or do I need to buy one. Any help would be great.

 

[James Williams]

Jason,Go to john Deere parts .com and get familar with it.Its better than a owners manual.I just bought a 41 B that I carried out in baskets.Its been a learning experence.Dont be afraid to ask a lot of questions.I collect Farmalls and it amazes me how much different these 2 tractors are.John Deere is a lot more simpler but parts are a little higher.John Deere dealers are a lot more helpful

jimmy

 

[wilamayb]

In my mind both manuals are essential. One not being better than the other.

 

[wilamayb]

Try the link below. I have ordered from them numerous times. They should have your manuals. They will be cheaper than Deere, on better paper, and printed much more clearly.
These guys have your manuals

 

[Lon in NE]

Jason while you're at the jdparts.com homepage, click where it says "John Deere Parts Catalog." Click where it says "Catalog number", enter 330, and click "Find". It will download a parts catalog for your B as a PDF file. It takes a while so be patient. When it is downloaded, you can save it to your harddrive. I like to print the pages that apply to what I'm working on, and throw the greasy pages away when I'm done.

Lon

 

[Jason Enerson]

Already have the parts catalog, printed and in protective sleeves. Thanks for the info.

 

[Radiator Bolt Man]

Just in case you don't yet have "jdarts" in your favorites, here is how to get connected to a very valuable tool - (PatB).
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JD Parts Homepage -- This is a ready tool for those having Internet access. The simplest way to establish initial contact is to go to Google, and enter "jdparts". Finding your part here also gives pricing and availability data. One of the entries when you set up initially is your local dealer. This site gives you the power to actually look on that dealer's shelves to see if he has what you are looking for, and how much it will cost you! As indicated above, nearly every part in the "H" tractor has the letter "R" as its last character in PC304. It IS a part of the part number, but it isn't always the best way to research your part on the JD Homepage. Always begin with the full part number including the "R" at the end. If this fails, try the part number without the "R" suffix. Bearing part numbers are a classic example here. The "R" has very little if any meaning with bearings. Be aware that a couple bearings have a suffix other than "R" which may indeed change the meaning of the part number, so again - try it both ways. Fasteners are an interesting feature. If yours is found, you will see a basic engineering description -- such as a machine screw, where you receive diameter and length data plus how far down the bolt the threads go! Bear in mind, however, that data here is "replacement data" which means the JD Parts Homepage WILL NOT tell you that hex head clutch drive machine screws are used on a model "A" tractor built in 1951 (which is true). You would only find the hex head data and not the drive data -- which is indeed a bona fide replacement, just not original. You might discover that the JD Parts Homepage is a living extension of your parts catalog, and by "living", I also mean changing. ++++

Be sure to visit me at http://www.jdhpubs.com/ for a boatload of free and hi-value information about early John Deere Tractors.

 

[Kurt_JDB]

Jason,

I would highly recommend you also pick up a copy of the B shop manual, SM2004. It is one of the best shop manuals ever written by JD. You can get it from JD, or at less expense, from a place like Deerely Departed.

Other good resources include the complete collection of the two cylinder services bulletins as put together on CD by the late Duane Larson. (google Duane Larson service bulletins) and the IT manual for the letter series tractors.

Good luck on your project. Keep us posted.


Kurt