[Farmall] Wanted: F-12 or F-14

[John Hall]

Here is my summation---definetly NOT a parts tractor.
Manifold, carb, seat--easy to find. If it had fenders it was an option--I 
think repros are available.

I don't know about the single front other than it adds value. I would think 
the front tire is available--the 40" rears are the ones that are hard to 
come by. Check with M.E. Miller for the front tire availability.

Cutoffs on Farmalls are common. If your rims are bad, get new ones and 
replace the ones already welded on.
If you want rear steel and feel adventurous, by all means put the wheels 
back together--its been done before. If money is more plentiful than time 
you should be able to just buy rear steel, factory rubber, or a good set of 
cutoffs. It may take a little effort to locate the parts but thats just part 
of the game!

If it were my project the first thing I would do is check out the engine and 
see what is frozen/broken/worn beyond repair. Don't know about your 
experience with stuck engines but the use of a lot of force almost always 
puts a big hole in your hip pocket. I prefer taking them apart instead of 
trying to beat stuck parts into submission.
You can get about anything you want for those engines and the parts are 
fairly reasonably priced. Magnetos for these tractors are easy to find as 
well as easy to get parts for or have rebuilt.

Nice long weekend ahead, ready to start turning wrenches?

John Hall

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ken" <greenacres7 at earthlink.net>
To: "Farmall/IHC mailing list" <farmall at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Friday, December 30, 2005 8:22 PM
Subject: Re: [Farmall] Wanted: F-12 or F-14


> Well John,
> Heres whats missing:
> Manifold & carb
> seat
> Fenders
>
> Busted/Broken/beyond repair:
> rear rims (cutoffs - rims rusted out)
> front tire (original factor rubber single front - somebody said u cant buy 
> that size tire anymore)
>
> Engine is stuck - not got into it yet. I know most guys would call this a 
> parts tractor but this was my grandfathers tractor so well it means more 
> to me. I think I can fix the rear wheels as I have the original outter 
> Steel parts when it was cut down 50 years ago. Think with alot of welding 
> I can put it back. If you guys have any other advise let me know.
> Ken
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