TO20 - update picture

J.Everett

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My brother stopped by the other day, he took to Ferguson like it was his long lost son, together he and I have the front cener pin and bushing fabricated, front members cleaned, primed, and painted. We drilled and cross bored the center pin for a greese channel.
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Looks good, J. (All three times! :wink: )

When you say "fabricated", do you mean that you and your brother [b:547e4c6ac4][i:547e4c6ac4]made[/i:547e4c6ac4][/b:547e4c6ac4] a pivot pin and bushing? I'd like to hear more about that.

There will be those who tell you that the center pivot shouldn't be greased, as grease attracts dirt and grit that will wear the bushing faster. I think the Shop Manual says to use dry graphite lubricant.

And, finally, I remember that you asked a few pages back what paint I used on my TO20, BUT it sure doesn't look like you used VanSickle Number 476 "Gloss Ferguson Gray"! :shock: Looks real nice, though.)

Looking forward to seeing more photos.
 
Yes, I had a misunderstanding with the posting of the picture...3 times. I did paint the hood and grill Ferguson gray, however the axil as you can see is Ford red. The main pin and bushing was done here in the shop, really tightened the front end up like a new one. Also tie rod ends, zerks are installed now, not in the picture (s).
 
Just wanted to say I have always been a Case man BUT after working on my Dads 8n and 641 work master I sure have started to fall in love with those little Fords and Fergusons they are just one of the handiest tractors ever made in my opinion and not hard to work on at all.
 
As Tom said, dry graphite is the lube of choice. Your not the first person to do that work and then realize your great maching skills were not needed.
You can grease it and then you will be crying the first time you see your machine in a dusty field and all that grit getting blown up in front of the machine. You will know where it is going.
Unless your building a museum piece. In which case, why install it at all?
Speaking of greaze zerks, Have you installed the seal at the top of the steering column and installed a zerk in the top collar to lube the upper steering bearing??
Tighten that zerk very carefully. Easy to strip out in that thin metal.
 
No, I have'nt did anything with the steering column yet, but sounds like I should look it over and do as you suggest. I am just getting a list made up of parts needed for the engine. I appreciate the tips and suggestions, from you, and everyone. The granddaughter, daughter, and my brother are helping with this...pretty sure the granddaughter has laid claim to this as being "her tractor".
 

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