[Farmall] More "H" questions

[Dean Vinson]

Tim, for the fenders and PTO guard, I'd look for a tractor salvage yard.
The fenders were the same for Hs and Ms, and also for 300s, 400s, etc, so
there are lots of them around.  Not free, $250 or $300 a pair seems to be a
typical asking price for them on eBay, but if there's a salvage yard within
reasonable distance you can likely find them cheaper there.  You may also
want to get a set of the extension plates and spacers, to move the fenders
out closer to the wheels.  Those are available new from OEM but mighty
spendy; I'd look for them at a salvage yard also.

I don't know what's causing the paint bubbles, but I'd guess the solution
involves sanding down to bare metal so you can see what's going on.  Seems
unusual that there would be pinholes on the top of the tank like that, so I
suspect the surface preparation wasn't great the last time the tractor was
painted, and/or the preparation or application of the paint wasn't quite
right.

There was a thread a while ago about those throttle lever teeth wearing, and
the friction-disk replacement throttle levers that various after-market
companies made.  OEM Tractor Parts is good for true-to-original
replacements, or the friction-disk style are still available at places like
Tractor Supply or on eBay.

Have fun!  

Dean Vinson
Dayton, Ohio
www.vinsonfarm.net


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[mailto:farmall-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Tim Savelle
Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2010 11:15 PM
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Subject: [Farmall] More "H" questions

Got a few more questions about the 1949 "H" I recently purchased.

1. Paint bubbles.  They've formed on the top of the gas tank.  The previous
owner kept the tractor in a closed shop.  I've got to keep it outside for
now, but I do keep it covered.  I guess the heat from the sun caused bubbles
to form.  One is over 2" in size.  The edge of the large bubble actually
looked liquid, and when I touched it, it separated from the metal.  The
metal underneath looked wet, and when I touched and smelled of it, it was
gasoline.  Several of these bubbles have formed.  Any idea what's causing
them, and how I can fix them?  Go to the photo link at the bottom of this
page to see a picture of the bubbles.

2. The "tooth" that keeps the throttle lever in the notch is worn pretty
badly.  When I hit a bump the throttle jumps out of the notch...makes it
hard to keep a consistent speed.  Any idea where I can get one of these?  Or
maybe the spring has gotten weak?  See photo link below for a picture.

3. There's what looks like a lever attached to the assembly where the
crankcase oil fill cap is located.  One part is on the back of the assembly,
and one on the front.  They are part of the same lever, and it moves
freely.  It doesn't appear to do anything...just there.  I've looked at
other "H's" and haven't seen this.  What is it's purpose?   See photo link
below for a picture.

4. If I want to purchase fenders for my "H", where's a good place to find
them.  Also, a PTO shaft cover/guard.

http://picasaweb.google.com/113549674996528953543/Farmall?feat=directlink

Thanks,
Tim
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