Posted by JD Michael on August 05, 2010 at 13:51:06 from (206.251.219.57):
I grew up on a farm in the 50-60's. All we had were Johnny Poppers, and still do (all G's, and 1 B). Anyway, even though I didn't much care that my Dad and Grandad made my brother and I repair the old JD's, today, I am very thankful for the memory and knowledge.
I now have 5 children, of which are three boys. I am working them through a complete rebuild, even if they don't like it too much. They will like the sound, i would bet.
I found a 1949 Model A (has an all-fuel manifold) in a junk yard, don't know how long it had been there - but I got it home and i did get it unstuck. Really rough, but a complete rebuild is doable and I'm commited.
My questions:
1. As I understand it, The A's were middle ground between a G and a B. My dad and grand-dad kind-of frowned on the A's, and I never knew why as I liked them and there sure were plenty in service near us.
I don't want to turn this into a competition puller (would actually like to work the ol 30a combine, baler, etc). I would like to add an additional 10 horsepower relatively easily. Preferably without the bore, but will if recommended.
Will going to std bore. high compression pistons, gas manifold, distributor (vs. Mag) get me what I need or close? If not, how much can I get by buying off the shelf components (buying easy horsepower) without firing up the machine shop to bore and mill and modify. Ideally, I would love to have 40 horsepower.
2. Is any modification of this sort, a trade off to durability? Again, I want to work it a bit (not hard, but consistant). And would like this to be operational for a decade or so, without tearing it down again to the crank.
3. It has lights, but no alternator/generator. Did they go to a 12 v system by this time, or am I looking at a switchover to a 12v system. is this a pain?
Thank you all, in advance, for your comments. It is very helpful to me.
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