1950 John Deere A exhaust swap??

I have a question about what pipe i need or the 1950 chrome stack, i wanted to put a straight pipe chrome open stack on .. I see where they sell one with a "dent" in it. is that the pipe i need. and how much of a task is it to change stacks, does steering rod have to be removed to get hood off etc. thanks for any info guys.
 
(quoted from post at 21:26:09 03/27/15) I have a question about what pipe i need or the 1950 chrome stack, i wanted to put a straight pipe chrome open stack on .. I see where they sell one with a "dent" in it. is that the pipe i need. and how much of a task is it to change stacks, does steering rod have to be removed to get hood off etc. thanks for any info guys.

Yes on the dent. It is needed for clearance on the steering shaft. Not too bad to change it. Take the front nose piece off. Take the steering wheel off. Take the big plug out of the front of the steering column and twist the steering rod until it comes out the front. Take the dash loose and remove the hood. The stack or muffler will be 4 bolts. Then reverse the steps to put back together. I don't think I forgot anything.
 
If you are lazy and don't care for originally you could do like a lot of people have done, and that is cut a big square hole to get to the bolts oot and get a patch to go over the hole. Thar is places that sell the patch and it doesn't look too bad. But the correct critics will have a hissy fit when they see it, but if you put a chrome pipe on it they won't like it either.
Its your tractor, do as you please and don't worry about that group. The worst thing they can do to you is, shun you or shoot you.
 
No i can't cut the square.. lol i rather do the work.. the tractor has had a great recent restoration. paint is perfect and everything is nice. my dad just wanted a chrome pipe. so we will see lol
 
Isn't your Dad's tractor noisy enough with the muffler? I absolutely hate 2-cyl tractors with straight pipes.
 
Not all people like the same thing. Me, personally, I like the sound of the straight pipe.
The world would be a strange place if all people were alike.
Its his tractor and while we have a little freedom left in this country, he can do as he wants with it, and the heck with what others think.
Long as he is not violating a commandment are breaking the law.
 
You will want to drain the gas tank too.I think it comes off with the hood if its like the older ones.Ron
 
Agree with [b:654c4848f0]John 37A[/b:654c4848f0] on the process/steps mentioned below.

Take a look at the photos below of "Uncle Earl" our 39B.

"[i:654c4848f0]Take the steering wheel off.[/i:654c4848f0]"

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"[i:654c4848f0]Take the front nose piece off.[/i:654c4848f0]"

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"[i:654c4848f0]Take the big plug out of the front of the steering column and twist the steering rod until it comes out the front.[/i:654c4848f0]"

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"[i:654c4848f0]Take the dash loose and remove the hood.[/i:654c4848f0]"

Agree with [b:654c4848f0]MT RON[/b:654c4848f0]'s suggestion below.

"[i:654c4848f0]You will want to drain the gas tank too. I think it comes off with the hood if its like the older ones.[/i:654c4848f0]"

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You might consider getting some help removing the hood and gas tank.

Note the "dent" on both the air stack and muffler.

Hope this helps.
 
Thanks the photos are so helpful.. and i wish someone has info on adjusting out some shimmy in front wheels.. when you get the A up to high gear it will start shimming the front end bad, and i heard there is something you can tighten up on the steering rod gear or somehting that will help that.
 
Please do not cut the hood!

Take a look at the photos below or "52" our 52A.

The hood was cut buy a previous owner.

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Bought a cover off eBay and installed it.

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Cutting the hood devalues the tractor.
 
Review the [b:654c4848f0]SERVICE MANUAL ON THE JOHN DEERE B TRACTOR SM2004[/b:654c4848f0] under the </i>ADJUSTMENT</i> topic on page 170-15-12.

Hope this helps.
 
I think the two cylinders sound great with a straight pipe. I do have one friendly recomendation though. You may want to consider going with a polished stainless stack as oposed to a chrome stack. The chrome will likely dis-color if you plan on "using" your tractor much or doing any work that might produce "hot" exhaust. Also, look for one that has an iner tube/liner as well, that will help dissipate the heat. Steiner tractor parts is a good place to look.

Just my two cents wanted or not.
Happy Farming!
Ben
 
Do NOT cut the hood on your tractor...that lowers it's value by at least 100 bucks...unless it is professionally patched which will cost at least 100 bucks unless you can do all yourself. (And if you can, you'll hate the job before you're done) Mufflers are hard to change on A's, B's and H's (Dreyfuss didn't care about that apparently) but cutting the hood is a "poor farmer's repair" trick. Personally I wouldn't put a chrome stack on any of my tractors if it was given to me...but I would take it and sell it for the money. I use a "self designed" gutted muffler on my " Extra Strong G", but have a regular one to use when I'm parading or plowing because that noise will get to you after about an hour if old John is working at all...believe me.....
 

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