[Farmall] 1942 Farmall H distillate or gas

[DBigdog]

Jerry,
    The tractor will run just fine on straight gas.  In fact, it probably 
has been for quite some time.  Nothing needs to be done.  Use the smaller 
tank for a reserve in case you run out of gas in the big tank.
I would recommend that you change the fluids and oil filter and service the 
air cleaner.  Perhaps a tune-up of the ignition system or at least clean and 
gap the points if it is running well aready.
Binder Books is an excellent source of manuals.
    The online and e-mail forums here at ATIS are excellent and you may also 
want to check out the IH forums at Red Power Magazine and Yesterday's 
Tractors.

BD

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Jerry Bossard
To: farmall at lists.antique-tractor.com
Sent: Monday, November 08, 2010 12:31 PM
Subject: [Farmall] 1942 Farmall H distillate or gas


Hello.

My name is Jerry Bossard and I am the new owner of a 1942 Farmall H that
belonged to my Grandfather.  I don't know much about the tractor other than
it was used slightly yearly and has a 7' sickle mower attached.  I was able
to get the serial number off the side of the tractor which is FBH - 101041
.  There was not an "X1" or "X3" behind the serial so I'm going to assume it
was gas/distillate when it was new.  The tag also says not to exceed 1815
RPMs.

I'm really excited to get the tractor running and use it as a general mower
around the acreage.  Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

My questions are as follows:

1. I'm not sure if the fuel was converted to all gas.  How do I know if I
need to use gas or distillate in the fuel tank?  How do I check to see if
the tractor was converted to all gas or if it has original factory setup?

2. I'm not sure what this tractor was all used for besides mowing, so what
parts can I expect to need attention?

3. I'm looking at purchasing some service manuals, what are the best manuals
out there?

4. Are there other good forums to register with?

Thanks,

Jerry Bossard
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