The Newest Member

Ken Christopherson

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Hello all! Wanted to introduce you to the newest member of the herd. Year is 1928, and it is a bucket list tractor for me (a pre-'30 model D). She ain't much, and it's going to need some serious work but I enjoy bringing them back from having one foot in the grave. Already know I will be putting it back on steel wheels. Hoping to dig into it after I finish the Farmall H memorial project.... Enjoy everyone!
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Nice. You will have a hand full there! Is the engine free? I'll give you a pat on the back for saving it.

I spent days plowing with one of those as a teenager helping an uncle. Of course I'm NOT THAT OLD as the uncle bought 2 of these type of Ds which were very old when he got them. We pulled 4-14 moldboard plows with them on tractor fuel (kerosene I think?).
 
It looks impressive even in it's unrestored state. It looks like it should keep you busy for a long time rebuilding it. Post back with more pics through out the restoration. Tom
 
I'd bet .38 cents that old girl would pull start in its current state...
I'm drooling here, Man that looks like a fun Looooong term project.
Well Done!

Bob
 
My Grandfather traded in his Waterloo boy in 1929 for a 28D that was new. My cousin still owns that tractor. There isn't a sweeter sound then when he starts it. Good luck getting the Old boy running and once you do enjoy it!!
 
Bought a 28 D one time. It was stuck when I got it. The cylinders were packed full of mice droppings and nest materials. Was the stinkiest thing I ever worked on. The bores honed up real good as there was hardly any rusting going on in there surprisingly. Liked it but it was a killer turning over to start. Put a chain on it and pull it 3 ft and it was running.
 
You've got some work ahead of you but time and patience will get it finished. Are you going to leave the steering as is or put it back to original. I've got a 27 that wasn't quite that bad when I got it. The block was split from freezing. Here's what it looks like now.
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WOW! That is one beautiful D! I plan on putting the original steering back onto the tractor. It came with most of the parts that I need to put it back original. I will also be putting it back on steel.

Motor is stuck, but that hasn't stopped me from them before. All of my tractors I brought back from the grave, so I am not too scared.
 
Yes sir, I am hoping the block is good on this one. I have a friend with a spare block if I need it, and I may have a crack in this one. My F20 had about 2 gallons of mice junk in the clutch housing. The pressure plate looked like you took it off the deck of the Titanic (LOL).
 
Ain't going to pull start with the motor locked up! (LOL). I am hoping to start the teardown within the next year. Right now, the engine is soaking with 50/50 acetone and ATF to help ease things apart (I hope).
 
Will do! I enjoy bringing them back from dead. I think this one will stay in it's original state. You can still read the original silk screen on the hood!
 
Engine is not free. Locked up tight. Engine crankcase cover is rusted through but the exhaust has been covered. There is a story behind the tractor that I will post another time.

Hoping to put it back on steel, and hoping to have it running within a couple years. We will see when I open it up just how bad it is.
 
I admire you willingness and ability to undertake a project like that! Gonna take many an hour, but it will sure be worth it when it fires up again and lives on.
 
Thanks bud! I enjoy bringing them back from the dead. I usually can get them running at minimal with using very little. This one I know will need an entire radiator rebuild, and some things in the engine may be questionable... Cylinder block included, LOL.
 

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