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Bought a Farmall M

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DigDugNC

09-24-2005 05:02:24




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I just bought a Farmall "M" The guy said it was a 1949 model but I'm going to check the serial # to confirm. This is my first time owning an antique tractor and first time going to attempt a restoration. The tractor looks mechanically sound though its not running right now. The owner let it run out of gas while bush hogging and got trash in the carburator. He's a local farmer in a small town in the next county over, others have told me his word is good. I looked the tractor over and did not find any welds, the frame is not damaged, and the tin is straight, but the paint is very faded and has slight surface rust, It looks as if the tractor has never been repainted. It has a homemade 3pt hitch that the owner said works great, though it doesn't look as professional as the 3pt conversion kits I've seen advertised here. I went to go get the tractor last night and soon found out that I needed a wider trailer 6/12'x16' and that two 2x6's braced together as a middle ramp snapped into like twigs under the weight of the front end. I'm going back tomorrow with a car hauling trailer with a winch. I'm anxcious to get this baby home. I will keep you posted and will try to upload a picture. So all you farmall guys look to see my post here and on the farmall forum, as I am sure I will have lots of questions.

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sammy the RED

09-24-2005 11:18:18




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 Re: Bought a Farmall M in reply to DigDugNC, 09-24-2005 05:02:24  
Use a good quality brand of 30 wt. oil if you are going to work it.
If for show, than good quality brand of 10w30 will be just fine.



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DigDugNC

09-24-2005 11:57:31




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 Re: Bought a Farmall M in reply to sammy the RED, 09-24-2005 11:18:18  
Thanks



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DigDugNC

09-24-2005 08:07:09




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 Re: Tune Up in reply to DigDugNC, 09-24-2005 05:02:24  
O.K. I haven't even got the tractor home but already I have questions. First I have to get'er running. I honestly don't think this will take more than a hour or so of tinkering. Next I'm going to perform a general tune-up and service. What type/weight of oil should I use? Since trash got in the carb I'll probably need to clean the carb and the tank, what type of cleaner should I use? I looked in the tank and from what I saw I appeared to be more like gummy trash and not so much heavy rusting. What is the right gapping on the spark plugs? What is the proper cranking amps on battery?
Harley, you just opened the door for a barage of questions. I'll start sending some questions to the Farmall forum when I get the tractor home and have some more Make/Model specific questions. Thanks Rusty Farmall and Harley for taking time to respond. Anyone else out there (Allen in NE?). Also my e-mail address is posted if anyone needs it.

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Sid

09-24-2005 12:39:53




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 Re: Tune Up in reply to DigDugNC, 09-24-2005 08:07:09  
Look on the left of this page under Reashearch and info under tune up specs. That tracror has a good reputation among folks I know,



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RustyFarmall

09-24-2005 05:12:39




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 Re: Bought a Farmall M in reply to DigDugNC, 09-24-2005 05:02:24  
I hope you car hauling trailer has at least 7 feet of space between the fenders or the M still wont fit. Also, the M could easily weigh more than what the trailer is rated for, you should use a trailer rated for minimum 10,000#.



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DigDugNC

09-24-2005 07:51:57




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 Car hauler in reply to RustyFarmall, 09-24-2005 05:12:39  
The car hauler has a 12,000lb gvwr. We measured the width of the tires and they are 62"inside to inside, and 88" outside to outside. The rear tire sizes are 13.6"x38". The trailer is 80" wide so the tires will stick out over the sides about 4" on both sides but if I lock my load good to prevent shifting I will still have atleast have the tread width of each tire on the trailer. Also this is about a 45 minute ride from the house (normal driving) but its all back country roads in the country (low traffic). We can take our time and we should be fine, but yes I would still be weary about a long distance pull on the interstate.

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Don L C

09-24-2005 18:52:14




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 Re: Car hauler in reply to DigDugNC, 09-24-2005 07:51:57  
I think the tractor rear wheels need to be between the finders.....88" wont fit.....you will need a trailer with the bed over the wheels....good luck.



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Farmer in the Dells (WI)

09-24-2005 08:26:48




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 Re: Car hauler in reply to DigDugNC, 09-24-2005 07:51:57  
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Farmer in the Dells (WI)

09-24-2005 08:16:16




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 Re: Car hauler in reply to DigDugNC, 09-24-2005 07:51:57  
Hey Dug,
There enough space on the trailer to angle it and get more rubber on the deck? Works easier with narrow front but you didn't mention what style you have.



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DigDugNC

09-24-2005 10:28:20




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 Re: Car hauler in reply to Farmer in the Dells (WI) , 09-24-2005 08:16:16  
Yes it is a narrow front, Thanks for the tip, I hadn't thought of that, but I'll sure try it.



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Harley

09-24-2005 07:19:01




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 Re: Bought a Farmall M in reply to RustyFarmall, 09-24-2005 05:12:39  
These old tractors are some of the best ever made, and will serve you well with a little care, but as you've already found out, they are also unforgiving. Be safe, think ahead, don't put yourself or others in harms way, that is under, in front of, or in back of a large piece of equipment that might roll or otherwise move on you. Have fun, and come back with your questions, Harley



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