new to the brand -WD

Picked up a good running unit today, with a 2 bottom plow. Probably needs new tires soon, and I've figured out how to switch all the hydraulics as per the manual.
What i can't figure out is how to get the belt pulley to work. Also, the generator is toast, any detriment to installing a alternator?
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To make the belt pulley work loosen and back off the set screw on top of the housing inside the frame rail, push in and twist the pulley until it's engaged (engine not running of course) then tighten the set screw in the new setting. Alternator is the way to go on these tractors. Switch to 12 volt negative ground, just use the same starter. The Delco 10 SI alternator seems to be the best choice. You bought yourself a good tractor...I bought my WD twenty-four years ago and it's still running strong.
 
Thomas AB they are a pretty solid tractor. dad bought a new WD45 in 1955 it is still running well but it is on its second overhaul in 60 years.
 
A good old tractor but not without its faults. The belt pulley engagement being one of them. AC wanted to hold costs down. Given the low cyl head, magneto ignition and a few other things, I'd say its probably a '49, '50, or '51. Not that it makes any difference. Will pull two plows nicely. Do you have rocks? If so, it's a good idea to have the plow safety release that kicks the hand clutch forward stopping the tractor should you hit a solid object. Many complained about the seating position but I never found it all that uncomfortable. Put in many a 16 hour day on our old '49 WD. Make sure you get the right engine oil filter. The best ones are the ones with rags inside to keep the oil pressure up. But, as long as you have at least 5 psi, that's enough. Pain in the neck to have to take the pto off to hitch certain things up. As I recall, the plow was one. Again, holding down costs. That pto was identical to the one on the WC and the WC could be ordered without a pto. Same with the belt pulley. The engine can be overhauled over and over again. Easy to put a standard three point hitch on it. Yo'll get plenty of good advice on this forum. There were so many, many owners of these tractors. Truly an American Classic!
 
No need to twist the pulley as another suggested. In fact, you should not do that, since the pulley sleeve and frame rail should be marked for proper engagement.

There are tapered holes in the pulley sleeve, and they are not in a concentric circle. Made that way so you can find one that allows correct backlash. Rotate the sleeve until you find a hole that provides about 1/8 inch backlash (rotate pulley back and forth til face of pulley moves 1/8 inch). Use a punch to mark the top of the sleeve, and top of side frame, then you know in the future which hole is correct.

You cannot engage the pulley while the engine is running because the engaging gear on the tractor is constantly turning.
 
There should be a little flip lever by the foot clutch. That will lock the clutch and lets you engage the belt pulley with the engine running.
AaronSEIA
 
Thanks All! Got the belt pulley figured out and working correctly, adjusted the seat so i actually fit in it, and the plans for the alternator have been accelerated as the Generator seized up on it yesterday. Need to install a bushing on the pivot point for the hand clutch, and she should be good to go.
At some point in the past, i believe a 3pt hitch was fabbed for the tractor, as there is a place to attach the top link. Anybody have good pictures of a home built 3pt hitch?
 
Nice looking old tractor.
I had a 1957 D14, similar tractor, was supposed to be a replacement for the WD, but I do not believe it had the power of a WD.

I had quite a few pieces of the factory snap couple equipment for my tractor. In my opinion the most dangerous was the plow.

If your tractor has the snap couple hook under the belly, you need to take time and in sure the hook spring is tight and in good repair. If that hook ever comes loose, say you hit a root or rock, the plow tongue can go into the ground and if the lift arms latches do not release, the plow can flip up and over on you.

It has happened before, so just insure the hook spring and lift arm latch springs are all
in good shape, proper repair. Dealer should still sell those latch springs, best to buy the proper springs.

I enjoyed my old D14, was a good old tractor.

You might check those bolts on your plow, be sure the sheer bolt has not been replaced with a hard bolt, if you do hit a rock you want that bolt to sheer and not break your plow or tractor hitch.

Good luck and be safe


Switch to 12 volt, it will start much better.
 

You have a good tractor ! I own a 1956 WD45 and she is the best starting and most dependable old girl I own . Not the most comfortable tractor to drive all day , but I have paraded quite a fews miles and it was fun .

Larry --ont.
 
To me it looks like you have a mag on it. I still use a 6 volt battery in mine and starts it like when new. Just use large battery cable and the web flat one for the ground. Finger in way and didn't know it.
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