New Kid on the forum

Hi. I'm Jack from Saskatchewan CANADA. Never have restored a tractor but have played back yard mechanic for decades. That would mean I'm gettin' old - in my 69th year (I think that is young now but used to think someone in their 30's was old and in their 40's ancient). How we adjust our thinking. How did I end up here? Well, my wife of 40 years passed away in 2012 and I remarried a widow lady who was sort of in the same boat. She has a daughter married to a farmer. He is part of what we call a "Century Farm" where the farm has been in the same family for 100+ years. Well on this farm, I became a defacto grandpa to a 7 year old boy and a 5 year old girl. Now the boy is all about farming and lately all about sports and video games. I thought a kid on the farm should have a few mechanical skills. He kept showing me the equipment and one day asked if I wanted to see the old Farmall. I said sure, of course, and discovered a Farmall H in a quonset that didn't look too happy to be there. I learned it hasn't seen service for 15 or so years and then only occasionally as a post-pounder. The boy said lets get it started. I said you at least need a 6V battery. Then his paternal grandpa showed up and chuckled a bit, saying it never did start too well. It also had rotted rubber and one rusted out rear wheel. The grill was banged up a bit but the hood was not too bad. Three of the hold downs were buggered (one completely missing) and, as a result, the water temp gauge had vibrated right through the hood. So, the two grandpas made a bet. If the new upstart defacto grandpa and the grandson got it running, then grandpa 1 would deal with wheels. And so the saga began. First things first, the kid needed his own tools so when he came to my town, we set out to get him some basic tools, good wrenches good ratchet and good sockets and a few sizeable screw drivers. With that in hand, the next visit to the farm saw the boy and I remove the starter motor. He and his young cousin had a ball disassembling it and cleaning it up. Took me a while, but I did find some new brushes for it and also replaced the battery cables, one of which was a 12V cable. Next visit the kid and I re-assembled the starter, soldered one cracked connection and painted it all Farmall red. That went back to the farm. My next trip up there had me and the kid installing the re-furbished starter and the new cables. Grandpa 1 brought in an old 6V battery and the game was on. Son-in-law and I had changed the oil, checked trans fluid and filled the rad. The starter button did make the starter turn over nicely. After a few minutes of bucking, spitting, stalling and generally doing what old motors do when they haven't run for a long time, the Farmall came to life. Everyone was quite amazed and grandpa 1 was on the hook for wheels next. And so the story goes and will go for quite a while yet. Happy to have found this site and look forward to the wisdom resident here when that, as yet, unknown problem arises for which there are solutions right here. Cheers, Jack

jcronk- Great story and Welcome to the forum!

welcome aboard and enjoy
There are alot of great people here
John

Welcome aboard Jack. There is a wealth of
knowledge here. Very nice people who are willing
to help. I visit this site 3 or 4 times a day.

That is good of you to help the grandson learn
about mechanics. As I say, you are making
memories.

Glad you are here. Enjoyed your post.

Hello there

Welcome.

Grandpas and tractors are a good combo. Here is my dad with my girls after my dad brought the old 77 to our place.

Dang kids up to mischief in the barn
playing with that old Tractor. Good
story, what it is all about, tractors
farm and family, only thing missing was
the dog. Welcome aboard.

Hi there Jack ,you have a gift for story telling . What part of Saskatchewan are you
in? Bruce

Good story and welcome. My grandmother's brother Leroy Reynolds
moved from Ontario to Saskatchewan probably at least 60 years
ago. As I understand he had a large hog and grain operation out
there. Keep up the fun with the lad. I wish I'd had more time
with my grandpa.

jcronk,

Welcome to YT forums.

Great story! You are making great memories with your new grandson. Sorry you and your wife both lost a loved one... but nice you found each other.

My husband and I both grew up on a farm and both like tractors and old farm buildings.

welcome aboard. Be prepared to spend way too much time here. Its a little
addicting. LOL Ask us anything, There are many accomplished mechanics here
willing to help.

Welcome and share YT with the kids, they will "see" you as cool (our term, not theirs) Jim

Welcome Jack, good luck with your IH H project.

JimB

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Yeah, It's funny how our view of life changes as we get older. I'm 70 and would trade any takers for 50! Or 55. Or 60, but that's not in the cards so I just keep on trying to keep on! :lol: Besides, I am too happy with my 1st great-grandson to go back, anyway! Thanks for the story and WELCOME TO THE YT FORUMS!

Welcome. You have a great way with words. What part of Sask?

Welcome. You have a great way with words. What part of Sask?

Another Sask. guy. I think you will enjoy this site Jack. Good work getting the younger generation interested in old rusty iron.

Welcome, good story. Now you need to post a few pictures. Stan

Handshake seals the deal. I'm in Regina SK, the farm is near Paradise Hill SK - mixed grain and cattle. Thanks all for the incredible welcome. Took a bit to figure out posting pics from the computer. I have a friend near Radville who will do a very nice job on painting the grille, hood, fenders and gas tank which have made their way to him during this past pheasant season (I'm an addict on that front). Cheers, Jack

jcronk- Great pictures! You and Kruser should hook up. I believe he is an avid pheasant hunter.

I liked them also but, the harsh winters of 1977 & 1978 killed them out around here.

Welcome Jack..............Enjoy and learn!

Welcome. We enjoy pic's of the lost and the found. The time with the Grandchildren in priceless. People are from all over on here. Enjoy, Jerry from Pa.

welcome,,sure glad you shared that with us,,,,welcome from NJ and keep posting!

Good to have you aboard Jack. Keep that youngster interested in wrenching, and old tractors.

I have passed through Regina several times. Came through Moose Jaw headed east to Yorkton and ending up north of Kamsack. A couple of times we went north out of Regina headed to Humboldt and eventually St Benedict. I live in Iowa.

I have passed through Regina several times. Came through Moose Jaw headed east to Yorkton and ending up north of Kamsack. A couple of times we went north out of Regina headed to Humboldt and eventually St Benedict. I live in Iowa.

Hi, and welcome, don't forget to put your flag on the
yt map. Ed Will Oliver BC

Great story and welcome.

Welcome aboard Jack. You'll find out as i did the knowledge here on this site is off the charts.
Stuff sometimes you want find in books which is the best. Folks here are always willing to help
with there expertise. I don't think theirs anything that these folks don't have a Remedy for. Thats
pretty cool your helping out the young man and young lady. The pictures were awesome keep them
coming of your progress.

Ditchwitch

Welcome Jack. gm

Welcome!

Tomorrow our house will have 4 grandkids and 2 moms staying with us through Easter. The Farmall generator has been disassembled and cleaned. There was no band on the field case, just the leather held on with haywire. As a result, a lot of dirt accumulated inside along with some oil, creating a gooey sludge. The young lad will replace the brushes, prime and paint parts and re-assemble with a little guidance from the old guy. I have three questions for folks here and will ask them here now because tomorrow the work begins but I need guidance on where to ask all future questions, as this "New Kid" post will become old news.

Question 1 - What does an original band look like? Is it closed tight with a nut and bolt or is it some kind of snap together arrangement?

Question 2 - What torque would you use for the pulley nut?

Question 3 - Should there be any play in the bushings? I tend to think not but they look like quite an exercise to replace and probably to find as well

Thanks, Jack

Welcome, sounds like you have started a new and fun filled adventure,! Ben

I'll add my welcome to all the rest...its the foolishness between the help lines that one has to be careful around that's what leads to the addiction.

welcome.
As for the bushings you should be able to get them from places like this site or from MC Master Carr. Or you could get brass shaft and make
them. They come out with a punch pretty easy. Or better yet press them out in a vise.
The Band has a bolt/screw and nut to hold it . It should have a layer of paper,cardboard,thing leather under the metal band with the bolt.
As for othe places to post you can do it on this forum or go to the appropriate brand forum your choice.

You have a great situation with the farm and kid who is interested! Welcome!