tassie_tea20
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Hi Everyone.
I am a proud new owner of a 1949 TEA20 & new member of this forum. I have wanted one of these since I was a child and finally took the plunge. Picked the tractor up for $900 (AUD). It's obviously in need of some serious TLC and was hoping you guys could clear up a couple of things for me.
The story I got from the owner was that it used to run fine & had mainly been used to run a slasher in it's most recent active life. A few years back he purchased a new tractor and basically left this poor old Fergie in a barn without ever starting it again. Apparently he did try just before he put it up for sale but couldn't get it to fire. Interestingly the fuel tank when i picked it up was bone dry so i'm not sure what happened to the fuel.
Before I try to start it myself I was wondering if there are some things I should know beforehand or anything in particular I should do first that I haven't listed below.
1. I am going to do an engine oil change (15w-40 is what I was thinking)
2. Will check plugs, terminals & clean/replace if neccesary
3. New fuel, clean lines & carby
I should note that it has been converted to 12V also. The transmission oil appears to be pretty clean from what I can tell but would like to know what is the best grade best to run with as I will be getting to that in the not to distant as well. I really hope I can get this running with just the basics but will soon find out I suppose. I'm a total beginner when it comes to tractors so please excuse any ignorance. I do have a bit of experience working on bikes/cars etc though and pick things up pretty well through trial and error.
I really appreciate any help & look forward to sharing my journey with you all in the future.
Cheers, Ferg
I am a proud new owner of a 1949 TEA20 & new member of this forum. I have wanted one of these since I was a child and finally took the plunge. Picked the tractor up for $900 (AUD). It's obviously in need of some serious TLC and was hoping you guys could clear up a couple of things for me.
The story I got from the owner was that it used to run fine & had mainly been used to run a slasher in it's most recent active life. A few years back he purchased a new tractor and basically left this poor old Fergie in a barn without ever starting it again. Apparently he did try just before he put it up for sale but couldn't get it to fire. Interestingly the fuel tank when i picked it up was bone dry so i'm not sure what happened to the fuel.
Before I try to start it myself I was wondering if there are some things I should know beforehand or anything in particular I should do first that I haven't listed below.
1. I am going to do an engine oil change (15w-40 is what I was thinking)
2. Will check plugs, terminals & clean/replace if neccesary
3. New fuel, clean lines & carby
I should note that it has been converted to 12V also. The transmission oil appears to be pretty clean from what I can tell but would like to know what is the best grade best to run with as I will be getting to that in the not to distant as well. I really hope I can get this running with just the basics but will soon find out I suppose. I'm a total beginner when it comes to tractors so please excuse any ignorance. I do have a bit of experience working on bikes/cars etc though and pick things up pretty well through trial and error.
I really appreciate any help & look forward to sharing my journey with you all in the future.
Cheers, Ferg