[AT] New F-12

Thu Oct 11 05:16:30 PDT 2007

the whole idea was when tractor was hot you could switch to the other fuel 
because it was cheaper at the time and you wouldn't loose too much 
horsepower.when hot the other fuels vaporized almost as much as gasoline
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From: <farmall36 at vci.net>
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Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2007 1:00 AM
Subject: Re: [AT] New F-12


>I think ya would have problems with diesel unless it was mixed with a lot 
>of
> gas wouldnt it fill the oil with fuel that got by the rings and foul up 
> the
> plugs ? And kero would be abt as bad, then diesel is just a hair under 
> $3.00
> a gal same with kero while gas is $2.55. The old tractor fuel was a 
> gasoline
> of low octane that had a dye in it if remember right ? I remember useing
> some in an old car I had and it wouldnt quit when the iginiton was shut 
> off
> until stalling it out in gear.
> Kevin Mosier
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "sledride" <sledride at gogtt.net>
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> Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 8:03 AM
> Subject: Re: [AT] New F-12
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>> the other fuel you can use is kerosene heating oil or diesel
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: <farmall36 at vci.net>
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>> Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 12:36 AM
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>>
>>> 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"
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>>> 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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