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Rob Summerhill

02-22-1998 11:36:41




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I have just bought my first tractor. 53' WD. The unit is in very good shape with the sheet metal at about 87 0/0. The seat is the only "sore" spot!. I need to find one in very good shape. I would also like to know if I need to add a lead addative to the gas, due to the age of the motor?. The motor is very stong, and dose not burn any oil on start up, or under load. Fires on the first crank over. I haven't tried the hand crank yet. Should I keep the unit 6 volt? I looks almost too easy to convert to 12 volt. I live on a very steep drive way. Should I extend the rear wheels, and use the wide front end that came with this unit? It has the V'd pair up front now.
I know very little about tractors in general, other than I have allways wanted one. Any tips about how to maintain one, parts suppies, spares on hand , etc. I would be thankful for. I will answer all tips.
Thanks to all who help.
Rob.

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Marty

02-23-1998 07:27:11




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 Re: WD Advice! in reply to Rob Summerhill, 02-22-1998 11:36:41  

: I have just bought my first tractor. 53' WD. The unit is in very good shape with the sheet metal at about 87 0/0. The seat is the only "sore" spot!. I need to find one in very good shape. I would also like to know if I need to add a lead addative to the gas, due to the age of the motor?. The motor is very stong, and dose not burn any oil on start up, or under load. Fires on the first crank over. I haven't tried the hand crank yet. Should I keep the unit 6 volt? I looks almost too easy to convert to 12 volt. I live on a very steep drive way. Should I extend the rear wheels, and use the wide front end that came with this unit? It has the V'd pair up front now.
: I know very little about tractors in general, other than I have allways wanted one. Any tips about how to maintain one, parts suppies, spares on hand , etc. I would be thankful for. I will answer all tips.
: Thanks to all who help.
: Rob.

Rob, congratulations on your purchase. Being new to the game you might have ended up with an 8-n Ford which has no power. You don't have to run a fuel additive and you should keep it a 6-volt system.n Definitely put on the wide front and keep it greased! You don't have a three point system. It is the AC (probably the snap coupler) quick attach 2 point system and you need compatible implements or a 3 point conversion. You can e-mail me direct if you need more info. Marty [email protected]

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Marty

02-23-1998 07:27:10




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 Re: WD Advice! in reply to Rob Summerhill, 02-22-1998 11:36:41  

: I have just bought my first tractor. 53' WD. The unit is in very good shape with the sheet metal at about 87 0/0. The seat is the only "sore" spot!. I need to find one in very good shape. I would also like to know if I need to add a lead addative to the gas, due to the age of the motor?. The motor is very stong, and dose not burn any oil on start up, or under load. Fires on the first crank over. I haven't tried the hand crank yet. Should I keep the unit 6 volt? I looks almost too easy to convert to 12 volt. I live on a very steep drive way. Should I extend the rear wheels, and use the wide front end that came with this unit? It has the V'd pair up front now.
: I know very little about tractors in general, other than I have allways wanted one. Any tips about how to maintain one, parts suppies, spares on hand , etc. I would be thankful for. I will answer all tips.
: Thanks to all who help.
: Rob.

Rob, congratulations on your purchase. Being new to the game you might have ended up with an 8-n Ford which has no power. You don't have to run a fuel additive and you should keep it a 6-volt system.n Definitely put on the wide front and keep it greased! You don't have a three point system. It is the AC (probably the snap coupler) quick attach 2 point system and you need compatible implements or a 3 point conversion. You can e-mail me direct if you need more info. Marty [email protected]

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Marty

02-23-1998 07:27:09




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 Re: WD Advice! in reply to Rob Summerhill, 02-22-1998 11:36:41  

: I have just bought my first tractor. 53' WD. The unit is in very good shape with the sheet metal at about 87 0/0. The seat is the only "sore" spot!. I need to find one in very good shape. I would also like to know if I need to add a lead addative to the gas, due to the age of the motor?. The motor is very stong, and dose not burn any oil on start up, or under load. Fires on the first crank over. I haven't tried the hand crank yet. Should I keep the unit 6 volt? I looks almost too easy to convert to 12 volt. I live on a very steep drive way. Should I extend the rear wheels, and use the wide front end that came with this unit? It has the V'd pair up front now.
: I know very little about tractors in general, other than I have allways wanted one. Any tips about how to maintain one, parts suppies, spares on hand , etc. I would be thankful for. I will answer all tips.
: Thanks to all who help.
: Rob.

Rob, congratulations on your purchase. Being new to the game you might have ended up with an 8-n Ford which has no power. You don't have to run a fuel additive and you should keep it a 6-volt system.n Definitely put on the wide front and keep it greased! You don't have a three point system. It is the AC (probably the snap coupler) quick attach 2 point system and you need compatible implements or a 3 point conversion. You can e-mail me direct if you need more info. Marty [email protected]

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Marty

02-23-1998 07:26:35




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 Re: WD Advice! in reply to Rob Summerhill, 02-22-1998 11:36:41  

: I have just bought my first tractor. 53' WD. The unit is in very good shape with the sheet metal at about 87 0/0. The seat is the only "sore" spot!. I need to find one in very good shape. I would also like to know if I need to add a lead addative to the gas, due to the age of the motor?. The motor is very stong, and dose not burn any oil on start up, or under load. Fires on the first crank over. I haven't tried the hand crank yet. Should I keep the unit 6 volt? I looks almost too easy to convert to 12 volt. I live on a very steep drive way. Should I extend the rear wheels, and use the wide front end that came with this unit? It has the V'd pair up front now.
: I know very little about tractors in general, other than I have allways wanted one. Any tips about how to maintain one, parts suppies, spares on hand , etc. I would be thankful for. I will answer all tips.
: Thanks to all who help.
: Rob.

Rob, congratulations on your purchase. Being new to the game you might have ended up with an 8-n Ford which has no power. You don't have to run a fuel additive and you should keep it a 6-volt system.n Definitely put on the wide front and keep it greased! You don't have a three point system. It is the AC (probably the snap coupler) quick attach 2 point system and you need compatible implements or a 3 point conversion. You can e-mail me direct if you need more info. Marty [email protected]

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Charles

02-22-1998 12:26:43




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 Re: WD Advice! in reply to Rob Summerhill, 02-22-1998 11:36:41  
A steep driveway indicates to me that you live in hilly terrain. Being the case I certainly would mount the wide front end for stability. I suspect you may do more mowing than row cropping anyway so the wide front end is practical. Most mower manuals caution against mowing along steep hillsides to avoid tip over problems. Mowing up and down slopes is recommended. Assuming that you have a 3 pt hitch, use only 3 point hitch attachments. Never pull implements or other objects by a draw bar attached to the 3 pt hitch. To do so raises the center of gravity to the point that the tractor will flip over backwards very quickly. Pushing in the clutch would drop the front end, but most won't think to do this in the heat of the moment. Always guard aginst clothes coming entangled with shafts or belts driven by the pto. I know these are basic hints but it sounds as if you possibly are new to the dangers. A life or limb is worth reviewing some basics.

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