R Model Overhauled

Estes

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I just got done overhauling a John Deer R model. Just the main engine is complete, but I was able to pull it off with another tractor. I also had no issue starting it with a B model and a belt.

A local machine shop helped me out with the crank, head and injectors. The rest was good ol hard work.

The Flywheel that was on there had come loose at one point and wore down the crank. My grandad who before passing owned the tractor had put another flywheel on there (after cracking the first trying to tighten it down). But it also cracked. He hammered pieces of metal in there to stiffen it up and ran it like that for years!! I was amaized that the damn thing hadn't come apart!!

But anyway, the machine shop was able to build the crank back up and then turn it back to original size. My dad found a newish flywheel in Kansas on an 18wheeler run and brought it to me. Once the injectors and head were gotten back... not much left but assembly.

I also manufactured some pipe and hose for coolant to take the place of where the pony goes. Once the R budget goes back up, I'll be overhauling the pony as well. I'll be glad to have this thing back to it's original form.

I'm trying to upload some pictures, but either I'm an idiot, or my internet is too slow for it. I'm in the middle of the gulf at the moment. If I figure it out, I'll get them uploaded.
 
Ok, Got it figured out. This first one is the crank and how worn down it was. Like I said, it was so worn that a new crank would have just cracked on it when tightened.
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This is what it looked like after the guys at Precision Machine here in Waco had a go at it. Many thanks to those guys.
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This is me any my dad holding the Coffee can sized piston and cow phemer rod. That's some big stuff.
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Going back together a little at a time.
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I didn't take as many pictures of it being finalized cause I got excited and forgot. I do have a ton more pics, but that's all I feel like uploading at the moment. If there is anything specific that anyone wants a snap of, I might have it though. I know there is another guy looking into an R overhaul I've seen on a few posts. Ask away bud, I'm happy to talk.
 
SV i have one fore sale engine overhauled pto is apart but have new brg put in the shaft and ready go back to gather pony runs good tractor has new radiator core i live 45 miles north west of Sioux falls SD phone is 605 270 1844 i am having health problems and will not be able finish this tractor
 
Estes, That is a great looking R! post any more pictures you have of the ol girl. Even better your grandpa owned it.

An R is on my list to get....

(quoted from post at 16:22:32 06/13/18) it most likety will be i have 14 life to sell and tons of parts

Kent, i sent you an email through here about your R's.
 

Thanks tlock0331! Yea it is pretty sentimental. I can remember him using it on an old hammer mill for cattle feed. He eventually got a newer Farmall and let this one sit until my dad got it. It will still be around and running when my son is my age.
 
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Thanks tlock0331! Yea it is pretty sentimental. I can remember him using it on an old hammer mill for cattle feed. He eventually got a newer Farmall and let this one sit until my dad got it. It will still be around and running when my son is my age.

That is outstanding that your family was able to hang on to it. My family has managed to keep and or find most all of the families tractors. we have been very fortunate that way.

Do you have any pics of your grandpa running it, those would be very cool to see as well.
 
Oh man, I wish. I need to ask my mom. She may have some somewhere. I do believe there are some pics of my dad plowing with it after he got it.
 

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