How to Restore Farmall Tractors : - Choosing a Tractor and Setting up a Workshop - Engine, Transmission, and PTO Rebuilds - Bodywork, Painting, Decals, and Badging.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gaines, Tharran E.

Series:

Motorbooks Workshop

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

IHC tractors--Conservation and restoration.

IHC tractors.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (469 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Minneapolis : Quarto Publishing Group USA, 2020.

Summary:

How to Restore Farmall Tractors, the only Farmall restoration guide, is back in print, packed with more than 300 photographs, proven tips and techniques, and money-saving advice from experts who know what works...and what doesn't.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Contents

Chapter 1 Farmall History

The Two Shall Become One

The First Farmall

Farmall Expands the Line

A New Look

The Super Series

The Cub

Numbers Replace Letters

A New Direction

The Other McCormick-Deering and International Tractors

Chapter 2 Shopping for a Tractor

How to Tell Them Apart

Tap into the Resources

Buying the Right Tractor

Negotiating a Price

Chapter 3 Setting Up Shop

Basic Tools

Specialized Tools

Purchase a Good Shop Manual

Chapter 4 Getting Started

Take Your Time

Establish Your Goals

Document the Process

Finding Replacement Parts

Clean It Up

Paint Removal

Disassembly

Removing Broken or Damaged Bolts

Shaft Repair

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

Evaluating a Tractor That Runs

Simple Fixes

Compression Testing

Chapter 6 Engine Repair and Rebuilding

Freeing a Stuck Engine

Ring Job or Complete Overhaul?

Engine Disassembly

Piston Ring Replacement

Engine Block Preparation

Main and Rod Bearings

Push Rods

Camshafts

Rocker Arms

Valves and Valve Seats

Valve Guides

Valve Springs

Pistons and Sleeves

Piston Pins

Rebuilding the Engine

Valvetrain Overhaul

Oil Pump Restoration

Chapter 7 Clutch, Transmission, and PTO

Transmission Inspection and Repair

Torque Amplifiers

Clutch Inspection and Rebuilding

Clutch Throw-Out Bearing

Power Takeoff Repair

Chapter 8 Final Drive and Brakes

Differentials and Final Drives

Differential and Final Drive Inspection and Repair

Axle Shafts

Brake Restoration

Brake Repair

Brake Adjustment

Chapter 9 Front Axle and Steering

Steering Configurations

Front Axle Repair

Power Steering

Steering Wheel Repair

Chapter 10 Tires, Rims, and Wheels

Rear Wheel Removal

Tire Repair and Restoration.

Wheel and Rim Restoration

Chapter 11 Hydraulic System

Basic Principles

Hydraulic System Contamination

Troubleshooting

Hydraulic Seals

Chapter 12 Electrical System

Magneto Systems

Magneto Inspection and Service

Timing the Magneto

Distributor Inspection and Repair

Coils

Generators and Voltage Regulators

Starters

Wiring

Spark Plug Wires

Lights

Gauges

Chapter 13 Fuel System

Fuel Tank

Fuel Hose Inspection

Carburetor Repair

Carburetor Rebuilding

Carburetor Reassembly

Diesel Systems

Oil-Bath Air Filters

Manifold Inspection and Repair

Governor Overhaul

Chapter 14 Cooling System

Cooling System Inspection and Repair

Shutters and Curtains

Radiator Cap

Fan

Hoses

Water Pump

Thermostat

Belts

Chapter 15 Sheet Metal

Repairing Sheet Metal

Chapter 16 Paint

The Primer Coat

Choosing the Right Primer Type

The Color Coat

Selecting the Right Paint Type

Painting Equipment

Applying the Paint

Chapter 17 Decals, Name Plates, and Serial Number Plates

Researching Decal Originality and Placement

Tools and Supplies

Surface Preparation

Decal Application

Emblems and Name Plates

Serial Number Plates

Chapter 18 The Fruits of Your Labor

Antique Tractor Shows

Farm Equipment Demonstrations

Tractor Games

Antique Tractor Pulls

Appendix

Index

About the Author

Acknowledgments

Copyright.

Notes:

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Other Format:

Print version: Gaines, Tharran E. How to Restore Farmall Tractors

ISBN:

9780760368978

OCLC:

1355221008