These videos are awesome. Your grandpa would love to see this happening. I'm only 64 years old, but when I was about 7 years old, my dad let me stand at the wheel of our "B" (he was on the seat for safety) and cut some hay with a number 8, JD 6' sickle mower. Within a year or so, he bought a brand new, MF 12 hay baler with string (old JD had wire tie). He put a gas motor on the 12 and we baled for years, like that. We still have the old Wisconsin engine but the baler is gone. Later on, a 2010 diesel replace the "B". LOVE these memories.
It’s very satisfying once you get something running and learning at the same time . I am just starting to get a Nuffield universal 3 tractor running that’s been stood for 12 years. Nice job with the John Deere.
My Grandpa always started his by hand or he would park them on a hill, usually always started pretty easy. He never worried about batteries. When not on a hill he had a short pipe on the flywheel, one or two woof woofs and she was off. LOL
Now that you have it running always remember to turn off the gas when you aren’t using it. Those carburetors are notorious for flooding and leaking the gas down into the crankcase and thinning the oil way down ( make sure your shut off valve isn’t leaking too)
Very satisfying 👌 Ignition timing is first and most important setting for any engine. The more you take the time to set things right, your A will be very happy, you'll be delighted. Less choke is better than any choke.
Really enjoyed the video. Good to see someone that is willing to admit when they don't always know exactly what they are doing. Some people's egos won't allow for that. Never be afraid to try to learn new things.
Glad to see you stuck with it and didn't give up and just think that tractor is going to go back to work and you made it happen I know the same feeling you got when it fired off
Hello Humble Acres, That John Deere A is absolutely beautiful !! Even with all of its problems, it is still a great tractor. Welcome to the World Wide Friends of John Deere !! 😉 I lived in north central Minnesota when I was in Jr High school in 1970 after my Dad passed away. The neighboring dairy farmer who had 360 acres hired me to help him because his sons were yet too young (and short) to drive a tractor. He always said “John Deere made tractors for the farmer and other tractor makers made tractors to inflate their corporate bank accounts !! When I started on the farm he had a Farmall B, a John Deer 50, and a John Deere 60, but later he acquired a John Deere A and a John Deere B. The first three tractors were the farm everyday workhorses. The A and the B were restored to near factory original and won ribbons at many tractor shows. I will forever remember plowing under the stars, at night, in the crisp fall air, using just the three lights on those wonderful John Deere tractors. The smell of the fertile black Minnesota soil rolling up from the plow bottoms was a pleasure beyond description !! On the timing of your A ( and others too) I’m sure you have a timing light ? If not, you can get one at Yarbor Freight for around thirty bucks. With a timing light, you can set the ignition “Right on the Tits” and even see where it is while the engine is running. Glad to see your young enthusiasm going toward these grand machines of yesteryear !! Keep up these great videos My Friend. Joe
Great video. I got a small case of perma-grin when she popped off. I just bought a 1952 A and you may have just inspired me to start my own channel to capture any work I do on the old girl. I also just picked up a no 5 and a buzzsaw. Will definitely be rewatching your videos when I start into the sickle. Subscribed!
The first tractor I bought was a1952 A. I was 12 years old. 1967. That tractor did a lot of work. Followed a couple years later with a 1946 A. Slope dash. Same story. Did a lot of work on our 300 acres. Along with Dad's AC D17.
I just bought a 1944 A . The guy attempted to restore it partially. Did not know what he was doing. Timing way off fuel issues. I've almost got it like it should be
What a great old tractor! Love those A’s! If you were to remove and clean the starter and adjust the brushes you might just be amazed how she pops off.
Great Job! Nice Footage too! Now... Go pull those trees out of your field! LOL Tech Tip: Spray it down with Diesel. This will keep the Patina and prevent rust from distroying...
My dad used to have a b model John deere and he used to say that he should have kept it when he sold the farm I wished he would have kept it to I told my wife I wanted to find one like he had fix it up and put it in tractor shows and parades show the young kids what I grew up with.
Good video I'd like to find my grandfather's tractor same as yours. Put a can over the exhaust so water stays out maybe even the air intake. Have a good day.
If you had a good battery cabels and starter you shouldn't need to open the decompression ports underneath! It definatly sounds like the starter is dragging.
Now you got that one running, you have the bug and more tractors will be in the shed soon. Only thing that tractor needs is a plow or something to pull. No paint.
It's a shame that fixing the old house isn't on the agenda. It would be easier to ask your local fire department to torch it. They use houses like that for training. Wix 33039 fuel filter. It install right into the sediment bowl. Just remove the screen and toss it.
Are they on all John Deere A’s? Would love more info on them. I have my fathers early 50’s A. Not the easiest to get started. Wondering if these are the answer.
That a was made from 1946 to 1952. Witch year? That model a is about 25 horsepower it will not pull down that house. My 4010 john deere is 70 some horse it could not pull down that house.
These videos are awesome. Your grandpa would love to see this happening. I'm only 64 years old, but when I was about 7 years old, my dad let me stand at the wheel of our "B" (he was on the seat for safety) and cut some hay with a number 8, JD 6' sickle mower. Within a year or so, he bought a brand new, MF 12 hay baler with string (old JD had wire tie). He put a gas motor on the 12 and we baled for years, like that. We still have the old Wisconsin engine but the baler is gone. Later on, a 2010 diesel replace the "B". LOVE these memories.
Good Job. Glad you got it running, I always shut off my gas and run the carb dry when shutting it down.
It’s very satisfying once you get something running and learning at the same time . I am just starting to get a Nuffield universal 3 tractor running that’s been stood for 12 years. Nice job with the John Deere.
Awesome thanks!
My Grandpa always started his by hand or he would park them on a hill, usually always started pretty easy.
He never worried about batteries. When not on a hill he had a short pipe on the flywheel, one or two woof woofs and she was off. LOL
Thanks for sharing your experience! All of the mags on mine lean back like that also.
Now that you have it running always remember to turn off the gas when you aren’t using it. Those carburetors are notorious for flooding and leaking the gas down into the crankcase and thinning the oil way down ( make sure your shut off valve isn’t leaking too)
You are a very patient person. Sounds great. Now you can major on complete restoration.
Very satisfying 👌
Ignition timing is first and most important setting for any engine. The more you take the time to set things right, your A will be very happy, you'll be delighted. Less choke is better than any choke.
I've learned it likes full choke and then right when it fires no choke. Thanks for watching!
That Deere running sounds so good! That is an amazing farm house!!!
Good for you! Fun to see you so excited. Sounded good and should prove useful for you, especially with the family connection.
Good for sticking with it. Listening to others is always a good learning experience.
Really enjoyed the video. Good to see someone that is willing to admit when they don't always know exactly what they are doing. Some people's egos won't allow for that. Never be afraid to try to learn new things.
Glad to see you stuck with it and didn't give up and just think that tractor is going to go back to work and you made it happen I know the same feeling you got when it fired off
Hello Humble Acres,
That John Deere A is absolutely beautiful !!
Even with all of its problems, it is still a great tractor.
Welcome to the World Wide Friends of John Deere !! 😉
I lived in north central Minnesota when I was in Jr High school in 1970 after my Dad passed away.
The neighboring dairy farmer who had 360 acres hired me to help him because his sons were yet too young (and short)
to drive a tractor.
He always said “John Deere made tractors for the farmer and other tractor makers made tractors to inflate their corporate bank accounts !!
When I started on the farm he had a Farmall B, a John Deer 50, and a John Deere 60, but later he acquired a John Deere A and a John Deere B.
The first three tractors were the farm everyday workhorses.
The A and the B were restored to near factory original and won ribbons at many tractor shows.
I will forever remember plowing under the stars, at night, in the crisp fall air, using just the three lights on
those wonderful John Deere tractors.
The smell of the fertile black Minnesota soil rolling up from the plow bottoms was a pleasure beyond description !!
On the timing of your A ( and others too) I’m sure you have a timing light ?
If not, you can get one at Yarbor Freight for around thirty bucks.
With a timing light, you can set the ignition “Right on the Tits” and even see where it is while the engine is running.
Glad to see your young enthusiasm going toward these grand machines of yesteryear !!
Keep up these great videos My Friend.
Joe
I just brought my first antique tractor home from auction
1941 model a
Awesome!! Now get it to work.
It is nice to see old rusty iron running again.
Great job figuring this out, learning is a never ending process.
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Great video. I got a small case of perma-grin when she popped off. I just bought a 1952 A and you may have just inspired me to start my own channel to capture any work I do on the old girl. I also just picked up a no 5 and a buzzsaw. Will definitely be rewatching your videos when I start into the sickle. Subscribed!
That's awesome glad to hear it!!
The first tractor I bought was a1952 A. I was 12 years old. 1967. That tractor did a lot of work. Followed a couple years later with a 1946 A. Slope dash. Same story. Did a lot of work on our 300 acres. Along with Dad's AC D17.
I just bought a 1944 A . The guy attempted to restore it partially. Did not know what he was doing. Timing way off fuel issues. I've almost got it like it should be
What a great old tractor! Love those A’s! If you were to remove and clean the starter and adjust the brushes you might just be amazed how she pops off.
I have tried that and it worked great for a second then went back to how it is now. I think it has a short in it.
I still gotta break mine loose but this definitely helps to motivate me!
Great Job! Nice Footage too! Now... Go pull those trees out of your field! LOL Tech Tip: Spray it down with Diesel. This will keep the Patina and prevent rust from distroying...
Good Video, Preserving history one tractor or implement at a time. Have Fun.
G'day from australia , you remind me of the show ( green acres ) keep on having fun , like your vidios cheers
Just noticed you have cans on lol have a great day.
good job man always wanted to work on one of these
My dad used to have a b model John deere and he used to say that he should have kept it when he sold the farm I wished he would have kept it to I told my wife I wanted to find one like he had fix it up and put it in tractor shows and parades show the young kids what I grew up with.
"I didn't have to spend a penny on it", That's a saying we use in the UK. Music to my ears.
Grandpa is smiling down on you ♥️. Spray it down with WD40.
Beautiful!
Good work, that tractor will start when nothing else will!
Good video I'd like to find my grandfather's tractor same as yours. Put a can over the exhaust so water stays out maybe even the air intake. Have a good day.
New subscriber. Great video.
Good job
Ya, move it! Get the timing as close as possible.
I really love the patina on that really unique
One part mineral spirits & one part boiled linseed oil makes a good patina rub.
Good work, hope it had oil & water in it !!
Sure did!
If you had a good battery cabels and starter you shouldn't need to open the decompression ports underneath! It definatly sounds like the starter is dragging.
agreed maybe I'll try taking it apart again.
I like the videos and the John Deere
I like the old JD.
Nothing like old iron they run better than new stuff today . with a few pops but thats okey
Now you got that one running, you have the bug and more tractors will be in the shed soon. Only thing that tractor needs is a plow or something to pull. No paint.
I agree. I have a couple of plows and will be pulling them!
Now go ahead and set that timing so it's right on the mark, then set the points.
It's a shame that fixing the old house isn't on the agenda. It would be easier to ask your local fire department to torch it. They use houses like that for training. Wix 33039 fuel filter. It install right into the sediment bowl. Just remove the screen and toss it.
I made a video were I toured the house. It is to far gone. I tried to get the fire department to burn it but they don't want too.
I was gonna yell dont roll it over alot with the gas on or youll flood it
What are you turning underneath the tractor after it starts running?
compression relief valves
Are they on all John Deere A’s? Would love more info on them. I have my fathers early 50’s A. Not the easiest to get started. Wondering if these are the answer.
@@alroundj I think they are on all of them but not sure. You can always look and see.
They are not on all of the A tractors. We had 2 A JDs (1947 and 1954) and one had them and the other did not.
That a was made from 1946 to 1952. Witch year? That model a is about 25 horsepower it will not pull down that house. My 4010 john deere is 70 some horse it could not pull down that house.
Its a 52.
Get you a big tarp to cover old girl up.
I actually have a building to put it in
Great job 👍 the Drone footage would have been a lot better without the music and just a sound of a tractor.
I was actually going to do that but my audio and drone video don't stay in sync and I really don't like desync. I am working on it.