Tharran E Gaines

How to Restore Farmall Tractors

- Choosing a Tractor and Setting Up a Workshop - Engine, Transmission, and Pto Rebuilds - Bodywork, Painting, Decals, and Badging

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Produktbeschreibung

Savannah, MO

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• Verlag: Motorbooks International
• Seitenzahl: 224
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. November 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 279mm x 217mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 916g
• ISBN-13: 9780760368961
• ISBN-10: 0760368961
• Artikelnr.: 58814753

Autorenporträt

Tharran E. Gaines is the author of How to Restore Classic John Deere Tractors (2003), How to Restore Classic Farmall Tractors (2005), How to Restore Ford Tractors (2008), and How to Restore Your Farm Tractor (2013), all published by Voyageur Press. In addition, he has written numerous repair manuals, owner's manuals, and assembly instructions for farming-related companies, as well as newsletters and feature articles, radio and TV commercials, video scripts, and advertising copy. In 1991, he started his own business as a writer, and today continues to operate Gaines Communications with his wife, Barb, out of their office in Savannah, Missouri.

Inhaltsangabe

Acknowledgments
Chapter 1 Farmall History
The Two Shall Become One
The First Farmall
Farmall Expands the Line
A New Look
The Super Series
The Cub
Numbers Replace Letters
A New Direction
The Other McCormick-Deering
and International Tractors
Chapter 2 Shopping for a Tractor
How to Tell Them Apart
Tap into the Resources
Buying the Right Tractor
Negotiating a Price
Chapter 3 Setting Up Shop
Basic Tools
Specialized Tools
Purchase a Good Shop Manual
Chapter 4 Getting Started
Take Your Time
Establish Your Goals
Document the Process
Finding Replacement Parts
Clean It Up
Paint Removal
Disassembly
Removing Broken or Damaged Bolts
Shaft Repair
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Evaluating a Tractor That Runs
Simple Fixes
Compression Testing
Chapter 6 Engine Repair and Rebuilding
Freeing a Stuck Engine
Ring Job or Complete Overhaul?
Engine Disassembly
Piston Ring Replacement
Engine Block Preparation
Main and Rod Bearings
Push Rods
Camshafts
Rocker Arms
Valves and Valve Seats
Valve Guides
Valve Springs
Pistons and Sleeves
Piston Pins
Rebuilding the Engine
Valvetrain Overhaul
Oil Pump Restoration
Chapter 7 Clutch, Transmission, and PTO
Transmission Inspection and Repair
Torque Amplifiers
Clutch Inspection and Rebuilding
Clutch Throw-Out Bearing
Power Takeoff Repair
Chapter 8 Final Drive and Brakes
Differentials and Final Drives
Differential and Final Drive Inspection
and Repair
Axle Shafts
Brake Restoration
Brake Repair
Brake Adjustment
Chapter 9 Front Axle and Steering
Steering Configurations
Front Axle Repair
Power Steering
Steering Wheel Repair
Chapter 10 Tires, Rims, and Wheels
Rear Wheel Removal
Tire Repair and Restoration
Wheel and Rim Restoration
Chapter 11 Hydraulic System
Basic Principles
Hydraulic System Contamination
Troubleshooting
Hydraulic Seals
Chapter 12 Electrical System
Magneto Systems
Magneto Inspection and Service
Timing the Magneto
Distributor Inspection and Repair
Coils
Generators and Voltage Regulators
Starters
Wiring
Spark Plug Wires
Lights
Gauges
Chapter 13 Fuel System
Fuel Tank
Fuel Hose Inspection
Carburetor Repair
Carburetor Rebuilding
Carburetor Reassembly
Diesel Systems
Oil-Bath Air Filters
Manifold Inspection and Repair
Governor Overhaul
Chapter 14 Cooling System
Cooling System Inspection and Repair
Shutters and Curtains
Radiator Cap
Fan
Hoses
Water Pump
Thermostat
Belts
Chapter 15 Sheet Metal
Paint Removal
Repairing Sheet Metal
Chapter 16 Paint
The Primer Coat
Choosing the Right Primer Type
The Color Coat
Selecting the Right Paint Type
Painting Equipment
Applying the Paint
Chapter 17 Decals, Name Plates, and Serial Number Plates
Researching Decal Originality and
Placement
Tools and Supplies
Surface Preparation
Decal Application
Emblems and Name Plates
Serial Number Plates
Chapter 18 The Fruits of Your Labor
Antique Tractor Shows
Farm Equipment Demonstrations
Tractor Games
Antique Tractor Pulls
Appendix
Index
About the Author