[Farmall] Questions and Parts? for Super A

[Ben Wagner]

  On 9/30/2010 1:12 PM, Dale wrote:
> OK, I have had a weekend with my "new" '48 Super A (Bubba, brother to my '55 Cub, Bertha!) and have accomplished some preliminary work and cataloged some work to be done and parts to be purchased/scavenged.  First I will address some questions I have:
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> 1. My SA (S/N 250323) was converted to 12v at some point, but there is no battery box and the battery is just perched in position.  I have replaced a bad ground wire, but need to find a battery box.  Is the box determined by year (as in the manuals I just received), or by the 12v battery size?  I see there are 2 boxes available: a true box with a top and one with 3 sides and a top.  Which one should I be looking for?  I didn't see dimensions on them.  Anyone have a spare that would fit for a reasonable price?
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> 2. On pg. 178 of the Parts Manual from Binder Books, there is item #12, "Bracket, Starting Crank".  I am not sure what this part is...does it attach to the grill?  Does it somehow hold the starting crank?  My grill is a bit messed up down at the lower section (need a new one of those, too!?) so I hadn't noticed this part, if it is there at all.
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> 3. I see there are 3 front ends: Non-adjustable, Adjustable/"Special", and "Heavy Duty".  I think I just have the Adjustable, since I do not have the extra holes and attachments the parts book shows for the Heavy duty.  However, I saw a friends SA and he had a square (diamond) shaped front axle (it had an "International" emblem).  Is that a heavy duty axle?  Is it a different model?
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> 4. My SA came with a 3-point hitch conversion (on which I have some work to do) with no drawbar.  I want to pull a trailer, and am not sure of the simplest way to get a hitch on.  Do I need a Swinging Drawbar, Quick Attachable Drawbar, a 3-pt Drawbar, or does someone have something else that could be used?  Can I leave it attached with a cultivator attached to the 3-point?
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> 5. I see a very small amount of oil around the PTO area, which doesn't really worry me, but it is a bit milky, indicating moisture/water in it.  What is the best method for flushing the reservoirs?  Do I simply drain and refill, operate and repeat, hoping to get the water out?  Or do I actually use something else to flush it out?  Should I do the same for all reservoirs: steering gear housing (which is the next question), transmission, rear axle housings, belt pulley housing?
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> 6.  The Cub simply had gear oil in the steering gear housing, and I see the SA has gear oil as well, but when looking at it, I see there is a grease fitting on top of the Steering Gear Reservoir.  What am I greasing?  Does it simply go into the reservoir and mix with the gear oil?  Is it a separate chamber?
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> WHEW!!  That's enough of that!  But before I go, I wanted to list some parts that I was hoping you guys might have stashed in your sheds!  I am also buying stuff from Clapp Bros, Steiners, etc, but was just hoping there might be some good used parts floating among you!
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> 1.  Drawbar
> 2.  4 Rockshift Clevis pins (pg 236, item 19)
> 3.  Misc clips for gov control rod, wiring, etc.
> 4.  Headlights (I have 2 mismatched ones, and will find out if either is correct.)
> 5.  Taillight (if serial # 250323 should have one)
> 6.  Brake pedal guard (mine was rusted out)
> 7.  Wheel rims (front and back perhaps...to be determined)
> 8. Touch Control stops
> 9.  Oil and Air cleaner caps (mine are squashed a bit)
> 10.  Tie Rod Ball seats (3 pieces) (pg. 178, items 27, 28, 29)
> 11.  RH Final drive housing (mine has been repaired, but I am a bit suspicious of the quality)
> 12.  Seat assembly (mine has an aftermarket thingy!!)
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> I apologize for the length of this, but figured if I get a response on any of this, it will save much research time, and maybe a few pennies!  Thanks in advance,
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> Dale Finch (one of three crazy sisters playing with "new" toys...but I get to twist the wrenches!)
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Hi,

I have a few engine parts that I would be willing to sell you if you 
need them.  Camshaft gear, camshaft, valve tappets, oil filter cover, a 
rather dinged up oil pan, engine head, manifold, valve rocker assembly, 
and camshaft thrust plates.

If you are interested, drop me a note on my email and I will see what we 
can work out.

I also have a 48 Super A, and it is a great little tractor.  Best wishes 
on your restoration.

If you cant find any of these parts, use Joe's Farmall Parts.  He found 
some parts for me that I thought I would never find.  I found this to be 
the best parts service for Farmall that I have used.  
http://www.joesfarmallparts.com/

~Ben Wagner
My tractors:http://www.olde-books.com/tractor/

PS... I believe I accidentally sent a copy of this, albeit incomplete, 
yesterday evening.  My apologies!