[AJD] Insert bearing type connecting rods for JD A

[Michael Dixon]

I have seen several ebay auctions where some dismantler got so carried away 
with reducing assemblies to the absolute maximum number of separate parts 
that the result is just junk, not usable at all.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <greg at theoldtractorcompany.com>
To: "Antique John Deere mailing list" 
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Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2006 1:39 AM
Subject: Re: [AJD] Insert bearing type connecting rods for JD A


> Chris
> You mean got the TOP half of the rod only? NO con rod cap at all? If it 
> were me I would
> complain unless that was what was pictured in the auction and in that case 
> it's likely your
> oversight. Each cap is matched to each rod although they can be machined 
> to match. Problem
> is,where will you ever find spare rod caps floating around?
>
> As to the turnbabbitintoinsert scenario, sure it can be done. We have a 
> local guy here who has
> done it many times. I always tell people to discuss it with their machine 
> shop and if they
> don't know what you're talking about or are reluctant find another machine 
> shop. It's not a
> big deal other than the headache you will give some future parts guy who 
> will be unable to
> reconcile the converted rod casting # with the type of rod it now is!!!!
>
>
> Greg
>
>
> Greg Stephen
> The Old Tractor Company
> Stephen Equipment Company
> PO Box 709
> Franktown, CO 80116
> 303-663-5246
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>
> On Wed Aug  9 19:15 , Chris C <jdnutinwa at yahoo.com> sent:
>
>>I just purchased a set of insert type bearing
>>connecting rods from a trusted seller on Ebay.   The
>>arrived minus the rod caps.
>>
>>   I have heard tale of people taking the babbit style
>>rods and having them machined to accept insert type
>>bearings?  Anyone know this for a fact?   I am trying
>>to find a way to salvage what I have left,  but I see
>>Deere doesn't list the caps seperatly.
>>
>>    This has really thrown a wrench into my projeect
>>as I was needing the entire connecting rod to put the
>>motor together.
>>
>>                     Chris
>>
>>Chris Carl
>>Camano Island, Washington
>>
>>Collector of:
>>John Deere
>>Caterpillar
>>Bucyrus Erie
>>
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