[Farmall] H Acquired, Now the interesting part

[John Wilkens]

It wouldn't cost much to get the band relined if that's all it 
needs.  A band on my old H broke almost 30 years ago.  I brazed it 
together and it still works fine...with the same lining!   John W.


At 06:13 PM 10/20/2008, you wrote:
>Hello all,  I've been a subscriber on this list for years, but to 
>now have not written.  I just acquired a 1946 (according to seller, 
>serial number is missing).  It's on 12v coil ignition.  Runs pretty 
>well, but is not terribly close to original at this point.  I am not 
>planning to restore this, but plan to use it as a working 
>tractor.  That said, I do want to get it back to original equipment 
>as time and finances permit.
>
>A couple of things out of the gate.
>
>1)  There is a leak on the right side of the main frame/differential 
>housing.  Not too bad, but would like to resolve.  How involved is 
>pulling the axle and housing?   Where can one find suitable 
>gaskets?  If nothing else I will replace the fluid as it has water 
>contamination.  I can always save the major work for later.
>
>2)  There is a pair of brake bands on Ebay right now for 
>$107.00.  Is that reasonable?  I need to replace the brake on the 
>left side since it is marginal at best.
>
>Thanks for any feedback/input.
>
>As a footnote, I have been trying to track down an H for years, but 
>few show up in North Florida.  I still hope to seek another one to 
>restore or that is restored as soon as my tractor fund recovers from 
>this round.
>
>Cliff
>
>
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