[Farmall] More "H" questions

[David Steinich]

Tim,
1) Hopefully you don't have pinholes in the tank..
2&4) I've not seen a throttle lever like that before.  I've had good 
luck with new reproduction parts from OEM Tractor Parts 
(www.oemtractorparts.com)
3) That lever is for the linkage to work the radiator shutters.  A flat 
iron goes from the bottom to the shutters in front of the radiator and a 
rod goes back to the crank.  Turning the crank operates the shutters.  
You might have the crank yet next to the ignition switch and choke rod.

Dave

On 3/20/2010 10:14 PM, Tim Savelle wrote:
> 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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