[AJD] Jd 70 update

Merle W. Johnson wjohnson at bigriver.net
Sat Nov 27 17:52:19 PST 2004


Dennis,
Don't really know.  The info I got was that he'll do any model he can get
specs for.  Understand that he has done MMs, Massey, IH, JD and several
others.  So far I lhaven't needed him but have him listed in case I do and
I'll make a phone call then.
Merle

Cotton Family wrote:

> Merl, does he do the unstyled or later styled models?
>
> Dennis
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: antique-johndeere-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
> [mailto:antique-johndeere-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf
> Of Merle W. Johnson
> Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 8:14 PM
> To: Antique John Deere mailing list
> Subject: Re: [AJD] Jd 70 update
>
> For those impossible to find but must have sheet metal parts--Greg
> Lillo, 56630
> 177th Lane, Good Thunder, Mn 56037(ph 507 278
> 3504),email:GREGGLILLO at aol.com.
> Estimates $50,000 in dies and $1000 in books.  Has worked on 12 makes,
> 58
> models, 126 parts.  One year back log.
> Merle
>
> Dean VP wrote:
>
> > Merle:
> >
> > That is useful info.  Thanks. Always more to learn in this hobby. I
> had
> > heard about cutting off the bottom of the right type sparkplug for
> this fix.
> > I have a DLTX 10 that needs this fix and have been procrastinating
> about it
> > for years. I ended up finding a good replacement carburetor so the
> pressure
> > to get it fixed has gone away! :-)  I also know that when you weld the
> new
> > piece on, it better be square with the world or the bowl gasket is
> going to
> > leak.
> >
> > Dean A. Van Peursem
> > Snohomish, WA 98290
> >
> > I'm a walking storeroom of facts..... I've just lost the key to the
> > storeroom door
> >
> > www.deerelegacy.com
> >
> > http://members.cox.net/classicweb/email.htm
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: antique-johndeere-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
> > [mailto:antique-johndeere-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf
> Of
> > Merle W. Johnson
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:11 PM
> > To: Antique John Deere mailing list
> > Subject: Re: [AJD] Jd 70 update
> >
> > Marvin Henry, Box 9, Maywood, Neb 69038 (ph 308 362 4251) has a repair
> kit
> > for
> > broken stems.  $28 includes S&H.
> > Merle
> >
> > Dean VP wrote:
> >
> > > Roberts Carburetor Repair has a very good reputation. I have had one
> > really
> > > sick duplex carburetor done there. I have met Robert Beaver a few
> times
> > and
> > > have visited their facility in Spencer, IA twice. They have a
> complete
> > > running two cylinder test engine in the shop on which they test all
> > > carburetors, with adapters, for verification of acceptable operation
> and
> > > adjustment. Unfortunately, with their good reputation they have a
> large
> > > backlog and the wait time can be quite long.
> > >
> > > They sell video tapes on how to do all the work yourself and have
> good
> > > quality parts for sale too. The single barrel DLTX JD carburetors
> are
> > simple
> > > enough that most home mechanics can do any cleaning and fixing
> required
> > > unless something like the stem is broken off. All the passages can
> be
> > gotten
> > > to with appropriate sized drills and the removal of the brass plugs.
> > >
> > > The Duplex carburetors require a procedure to remove wedged-in steel
> balls
> > > to get to all the passages and that removal procedure was more than
> I was
> > > willing to take on. That is why I sent that carburetor to them. I
> have
> > taken
> > > care of several single barrel carburetors using their recommended
> > procedures
> > > and using some of their tools.
> > >
> > > Dean A. Van Peursem
> > > Snohomish, WA 98290
> > >
> > > I'm a walking storeroom of facts..... I've just lost the key to the
> > > storeroom door
> > >
> > > www.deerelegacy.com
> > >
> > > http://members.cox.net/classicweb/email.htm
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: antique-johndeere-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
> > > [mailto:antique-johndeere-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On
> Behalf Of
> > > Ethridge, David E
> > > Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2004 7:27 AM
> > > To: Antique John Deere mailing list
> > > Subject: RE: [AJD] Jd 70 update
> > >
> > > I have a carb on my model "40" that is full of rust. I have a
> catalog
> > > from Roberts. Seems they do good work . David
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: antique-johndeere-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
> > > [mailto:antique-johndeere-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On
> Behalf
> > > Of Cotton Family
> > > Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:05 AM
> > > To: 'Antique John Deere mailing list'
> > > Subject: RE: [AJD] Jd 70 update
> > >
> > > I had Roberts do the carb.. It had some leaks and needed some help..
> It
> > > looked real good when I got it back and needed no adjusting to make
> it
> > > run.. He did a real good job. Just took from May to October to get
> it
> > > back though..
> > >
> > > Dennis
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: antique-johndeere-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
> > > [mailto:antique-johndeere-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On
> Behalf
> > > Of Ethridge, David E
> > > Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2004 7:41 AM
> > > To: Antique John Deere mailing list
> > > Subject: RE: [AJD] Jd 70 update
> > >
> > > Tractor is looking good. Who rebuilt your carb?
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: antique-johndeere-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
> > > [mailto:antique-johndeere-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On
> Behalf
> > > Of Cotton Family
> > > Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 1:55 PM
> > > To: 'Antique John Deere mailing list'
> > > Subject: [AJD] Jd 70 update
> > >
> > > Here is the photo album up to date on the 70 resto job. If anybody
> is
> > > interested.. Its getting close to having the wheels back on.Thought
> this
> > > would never come.. I figured I would be done in JULY but its run a
> bit
> > > longer. I guess I bit off more than I expected but it will be nice
> when
> > > done.. If it would ever stop freaking raining here in the south.  I
> > > might need floats rather than tires.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > http://www.business.uab.edu/pcotton/Dennis/restored/JD70/
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Dennis
> > >
> > >
> > >
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