[AJD] 1st Tractor

[Robert E. Harris]

Mike,

I too gave into the urge about 4 years ago.
Mine is also a '41B SN:114144  The wartime tractors are far from rare, but
certainly unique.

if'n you're interested shoot me a note off line and I'll tell you what I
know.
Ain't much, but I've learned a couple of lessons the hard way and I'll share
my limited insights.
The gang here on the list is the best....

just for the record... I remember my first time starting and driving my B.
Not a memory to easily forget.
At the moment she's torn down in the machine shop for some restoration...
but spring'll be here soon!!!


Bob


-----Original Message-----
From: antique-johndeere-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
[mailto:antique-johndeere-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com]On Behalf Of
Robert M. Massengale
Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2004 6:49 AM
To: antique-johndeere at lists.antique-tractor.com
Subject: Re: [AJD] 1st Tractor


Terry -

Thanks for opening that door... guess it's time for me raise an eyebrow.  I
have
never sat on a tractor much less started one.  It's a '41 "B" handstart
that's been
sitting for 18 months... was running when parked and the engine is loose.
Don't
have an operator's manual yet.

Chock the wheels, check oil level, coolant, and pour in some gas.  Check to
make
sure it's in neutral and give the flywheel a spin (clockwise/counter
clockwise?).

Would appreciate any comments from the list that would keep me from hurting
the
"B".. or myself.

Mike Massengale
Fredericksburg, Texas 78624

> Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2004 10:10:39 -0600
> From: Terry <terry at watsonbrickson.com>
> Subject: RE: Subject: [AJD] 1st Tractor
>
> Mike,
> Just take a can of gas and drive her home :)
> Congratulations on the B.
> Terry


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