[Farmall] H Acquired, Now the interesting part

[E. John Puckett]

For NOS brake bands try  http://www.weberstractorworks.com/  They are a 
father and son that buy out dealer inventories, closed warehouses, etc.  
If they have them the price will be good, and it will be new IH parts.

The right axle goes into the bull gear in the transmission.  to remove 
it you have to take out the cap screw and washer hat goes into the end 
of the axle in the tranny.  This can be done through the pto hole with a 
little work.  when you reinstall it though the bull gear has to be 
supported as the axle slides in.  It has been a long time, but you may 
be able to pull the housing and leave axle on tractor, by using a piece 
of emery cloth to smooth shaft so it doesn't mess up the seal.  Someone 
else will remember if that will work.  You can still get gaskets from 
your local dealer, or on line form www.cngco.com.    You can also buy 
gasket material form your local auto parts store and make your own 
fairly easily
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> 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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-- 
 John
another one of them
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