[AT] New F-12

[farmall36 at vci.net]

John that looks like a nice project, im trying to get one similar to yours 
up and running right.  But right now I been mowing hay, sowing wheat, 
disking, and all the other good stuff that needs to be done in this NICE 
weather we are having.
Is the carb on yours brass or cast  ? The one I have has a brass carb, and 
is there a lift of any kind on it ?
This one here has a lift that could be made into a 3pt hitch with a little 
work. I think that I want to keep it original, just use a small pull type 
bush hog in a thorn patch. Since I wont have to worry about flat tires.
I dont think I got to bad a deal on the little tractor $200.
delivered. And we run it a little in between the trailer and the shed where 
it is hiding until I get time to work on it some. Got it off an amish fella 
that stopped by looking for H wheels and tires. I think all those old 
Farmalls had the dual fuel,
in those days you could buy tractor fuel. But I think you would have a hard 
time finding any of that anymore.
I just disconnect the small tank and run regular unleaded in the big tank, 
same way with the F 20.
Any how you got a nice looking old tractor to play with
and the engines not stuck to bad by the sound of it.
If it has a lift on it would you shoot a few pictures of the lift for me ? I 
am trying to find out what it is or if it is a rare option.
Thanks for posting the pic link it was good to see another 12 in old 
clothes.
Kevin Mosier
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Widener" <johnwidener at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 3:47 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] New F-12


> You can see pictures of it here
> http://s101.photobucket.com/albums/m78/jkwidener/Farmall%20F-12%20Dual%20Fuel/
>
> Like I said, it's a dual fuel model. The engine was stuck, but not very 
> bad.
> I sprayed the cylinders through the plug holes and the next day the hand
> crank spun the engine over. The exhaust was always covered by a piece of
> metal.  And it was pulled from a near by woods and I bought it at auction
> for what I think was a good price.  It has never been restored and is all
> original "except some aftermarket lighting". Its gonna be a long 
> restoration
> but should be a fun one.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "John Hall" <jthall at worldnet.att.net>
> To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" 
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> Sent: Monday, October 08, 2007 9:47 PM
> Subject: Re: [AT] New F-12
>
>
>> Tell us a little about it, such is the engine stuck, been raining down 
>> the
>> exhaust, shed kept older restoration, etc.
>>
>> Assuming yours has been kept dry under a shed;
>> If you can turn the engine over without any tight spots, check for fire,
>> then fuel, then crank it up! It never hurts to pull the valve cover to
>> make
>> sure nothing is frozen up, or else you get to pull it to see what is
>> broken
>> (personal experience). As has been posted recently, watch for fuel pump
>> problems. If the diaphragm is bad, you'll wind up with a crankcase full 
>> of
>> gas. Personally I prefer to crank by means of a belt pulley the first
>> time.
>> Once I'm sure timing and such is correct, then I try the crank. You could
>> tow it, just make sure the clutch is working properly.
>>
>> If it has been outside, I'd proceed a bit more cautiously.
>>
>> John Hall
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "John Widener" <johnwidener at sbcglobal.net>
>> To: "Antique tractor email discussion group"
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>> Sent: Monday, October 08, 2007 8:05 AM
>> Subject: [AT] New F-12
>>
>>
>>>I just aquired a Dual Fuel 1937 F-12 farmall. Is there any advice i 
>>>should
>>> know before i jump into trying to get it running?
>>>
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