Farmall M Propane

Posted by John W. on April 11, 2001 at 12:51:09 from (208.248.134.97):

My grandfather, 1964 National Soil Conservation Farmer of the Year, had a 1947 M Farmall Propane tractor. He had a elevated propane tank so he could gravity feed to fill the tank on the tractor. While working in the fields near his buildings he could run the M all day on vapor. If it started to miss a little, usually near or after regular quitting time, he would switch over to liquid and pull the draw pin and head for the buildings. Generally without fail there would be enough propane to make it back to the tank to park it for the night. He would fill before he used it again so the heat of the day would not expand the LPG and activate the pop-off valve. Whenever he moved to fields that were farther away, he had another smaller tank on wheels (175-200 gallons capacity) with a PTO pump he would take along. Primarily he used the M to drill his wheat.

I have searched the web for information about propane tractors, particularly about Farmall M tractors, without finding much out there. I have found a few lines on a couple that I'm going to try to get bought and restore to add to my working collection of tractors (tukptc.com).

I know that he changed the oil on his M tractor on regular intervals because due to the lack of carbon deposits the oil always looked clean. I can remember that he did overhaul it once, repainted it and redecaled it. If he needed to start it during cold winter months he had installed a screw in the filter side of the carburator intake. Take the screw out and give it a little shot of gas put the screw back and it aways started right up without an engine heater or other assistance.

What I'm getting at is starting a subject area of Tractor Talk for others to talk about their contact or experience with propane tractors. Also a list of possible web sites on this matter. I'm looking forward to your comments. Regards, John.

Follow Ups:

• Re: Farmall M Propane John Ne. 22:18:34 04/13/01 (0)
• Re: Farmall M Propane Kerry Miller 19:56:54 04/11/01 (0)
• Re: Farmall M Propane Red Man 19:23:37 04/11/01 (0)

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