[Farmall] 1942 Farmall H distillate or gas

[Mike Sloane]

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Mike

On 11/8/2010 12:31 PM, Jerry Bossard wrote:
> 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