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1936 B Engine overhaul

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Andy Kavanaugh

04-08-2007 09:27:45




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I have a 1936 JD B and I am getting ready to restore it. The tractor runs very good, which confuses me about overhauling the engine. It is very old and I do not know when, if at all, it has last been overhauled. It runs which leaves me to believe, "If it ain't broke, dont fix it", although if I do start, what is the best way to go about it? What should I do first? and around how much will it cost? Thanks to all who help!

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Mike M

04-09-2007 07:51:57




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 Re: 1936 B Engine overhaul in reply to Andy Kavanaugh, 04-08-2007 09:27:45  
Well I do things a little differently than the others do. I wouldn't call it restored UNLESS the engine was gone through. If it isn't totally shot it won't cost too much to freshen it up and then you know what you got.I've seen very few that didn't at least NEED a valve job. You will be amazed at how many things are actually bad if you go looking !

I did my 1936 B a few years ago and didn't have any problem finding parts. Deere still has alot of stuff for them.

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Andy Kavanaugh

04-09-2007 09:02:15




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 Re: 1936 B Engine overhaul in reply to Mike M, 04-09-2007 07:51:57  
Mike, That is what I was thinking. I am probably going to tear it apart and at least put new gaskets on the engine and probably hone the cylinders and get new rings. That is probably all I will do because of my budget, but I'm guessing that will do wonders, and maybe I'll find something in there that needs replaced. Also, does the "B" have sleeves or not?



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Mike M

04-09-2007 10:14:47




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 Re: 1936 B Engine overhaul in reply to Andy Kavanaugh, 04-09-2007 09:02:15  
Those are not sleeved originally , but can be or could of been by someone in the past to repair major cyl. damage. I'd for sure do a valve job too. This should help restore some lost compression so it starts better.

I'm thinking we see so many posts here about hard starting and plug fouling etc.because of this "if it runs leave it alone" perception. I was never one to leave them alone,that's the fun part for me is to tear into one and find and fix all the problems and make them ready for a full days work if needed.

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Andy Kavanaugh

04-09-2007 11:36:02




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 Re: 1936 B Engine overhaul in reply to Mike M, 04-09-2007 10:14:47  
Thanks a lot for the help mike. This will sure help come resto. time. I appreciate it!



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CalJim

04-08-2007 22:08:22




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 Re: 1936 B Engine overhaul in reply to Andy Kavanaugh, 04-08-2007 09:27:45  
Yes I would think twice before rebuilding that
motor. I just finished a 36 B that had to be
rebuilt. (It was stuck). First of all, parts
are much harder to find compared to early styled
tractors. Secondly there is no Service Manual
for Unstyled tractors. Most of the stuff is real
similar so the manual can be used for reference
but it's not all there in black and white, so
to speak. If it's going to be a parade tractor
I'd leave the motor be and restore the remainder. CalJim

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old

04-08-2007 15:36:15




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 Re: 1936 B Engine overhaul in reply to Andy Kavanaugh, 04-08-2007 09:27:45  
Well unless it smokes a lot and fouls out the plugs I would leave it as it is. A good rebuild can cost $1000 easy and if its not broke as you said why fix it. Shoot my 1935 JD-B smokes some and uses some oil but you know I'm not going to open it up as long as it still runs ok. Plus since it was my grandfathers tractor and as far as I know it has never been opened up I'll not be doing it soon. Pictures of it are on the web page by the way. Also the steel wheels on it are factory and the lugs are the same ones that where on it when new, ya there wore down a good bit but what the heck its still used every summer to rake hay

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HAPPY DEERE

04-08-2007 11:11:46




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 Re: 1936 B Engine overhaul in reply to Andy Kavanaugh, 04-08-2007 09:27:45  
unless your wanting to make a hellacious pulling machine i wouldnt fix it ro if it smokes



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Jason(ma)

04-08-2007 09:57:38




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 Re: 1936 B Engine overhaul in reply to Andy Kavanaugh, 04-08-2007 09:27:45  
I start a restoration by hitting the books, owners/parts/service manuals ect... There is a book out there called restoring you classic John Deere tractor. I'd start by picking up a copy and then evaluate the machine to see what needs to be done. GOOD LUCK and have fun.



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