1931 john deere GP

78camaro · Mar 20, 2018

hi am looking to do a restoration on my 1931 john deere GP i was wondering where i can find parts for this tractor it is seized up was siting out side for many years the cast valve extension on the block where the tappet goes in is broke off the block i don't know if this can be fixed or if i need to find a block any help will be appreciated the cam is broke as well

tlock0331 · Mar 20, 2018

where on the planet are you located?

78camaro · Mar 21, 2018

I'm in Michigan

Half · Mar 21, 2018

Is that a 6" bore? I have a lot of small bore parts from a 28,29 and 30. NO big bore pars.

78camaro · Mar 21, 2018

yes this is a big bore not a small bore i'm going to try an put some pics of the tractor on later today

Ayr Time · Mar 21, 2018

Steiner Tractor Parts in Lennon MI, might be a start.
Makin' syrup in E Ontario!
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vvfarms · Mar 21, 2018

I have some GP parts,maybe a block. Vaughn

ET · Mar 21, 2018

The first big bore GP tractors are small bore tractors with the big bore blocks installed. Deere was using up parts on hand and converting some small bore tractors that were still in inventory to big bores. The later 31 big bores are identified by taller radiators and heat shields under the fuel tanks. The main bearing caps have bolts holding them together instead of the set screw clamps on the earlier tractors. The first reduction gear cover has a removable cover on the back of it on the later big bores also. When you are hunting for parts be aware of the changes.

78camaro · Mar 21, 2018

I?ll take a look later today to see if it?s early or late. Here?s some pictures

ET · Mar 21, 2018

I think it's a later big bore. A quick look at the back of the first reduction gear cover will tell. I believe the camshafts are all the same big or small bore. The front axle on your tractor is the soybean special. I have 2 early big bore tractors, one is 223803 the first production big bore.

78camaro · Mar 21, 2018

If you do have a block how much would you want for it and where are you located

78camaro · Mar 21, 2018

If you do have a nick how much would you want for it and where are you located

78camaro · Mar 21, 2018

Block not nick sorry about that

Paul from MI · Mar 21, 2018

By the pics you might have a "beaner" made especially for edible beans in Michigan's thumb. Pretty rare GP if so. Check the serial number for sure.

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