lmccutcheon
Member
A newbie to this forum and reading the posts I realise that most of the members are USA and Canada so I thought I would say hello and introduce myself.
I am from Magheraconluce in Co. Down, Northern Ireland, about 1 mile from Harry Ferguson’s birthplace, and the proud owner of a 1948 TEA20, a 62nd Birthday present from my Children and Grandchildren. First registered in April of that year it is in full working order and I am only the 2nd registered owner.
I am currently restoring it, although in reality it is mostly cosmetic. I have replaced a few oil seals, and the wiring as the insulation on the original was brittle and the last thing I want is a short circuit next to 10 gals of petrol.
I have also replaced the Clutch thrust bearing, but that was my own stupidity in wrongly adjusting the clutch pedal and then blaming it on a faulty bearing. Only thing left to do is re-spray the bonnet, or hood as I thing you call it.
I have included a few photos of the tractor, affectionately known as “George” as well as some shots of the house where Harry Ferguson was born and grew up. It is still occupied although I don’t think the elderly lady who lives there has anything to do with the Ferguson family. The house its self has only a simple Blue plaque on the wall to denote its history, but there is a meticulously maintained memorial garden and bronze statue opposite.
I am from Magheraconluce in Co. Down, Northern Ireland, about 1 mile from Harry Ferguson’s birthplace, and the proud owner of a 1948 TEA20, a 62nd Birthday present from my Children and Grandchildren. First registered in April of that year it is in full working order and I am only the 2nd registered owner.
I am currently restoring it, although in reality it is mostly cosmetic. I have replaced a few oil seals, and the wiring as the insulation on the original was brittle and the last thing I want is a short circuit next to 10 gals of petrol.
I have also replaced the Clutch thrust bearing, but that was my own stupidity in wrongly adjusting the clutch pedal and then blaming it on a faulty bearing. Only thing left to do is re-spray the bonnet, or hood as I thing you call it.
I have included a few photos of the tractor, affectionately known as “George” as well as some shots of the house where Harry Ferguson was born and grew up. It is still occupied although I don’t think the elderly lady who lives there has anything to do with the Ferguson family. The house its self has only a simple Blue plaque on the wall to denote its history, but there is a meticulously maintained memorial garden and bronze statue opposite.
