WWII Farmall H

[bbranstetter]

Finally got a chance to get the tractor out in the field and spend the day working the dog snot out of it. Didn't know it was going to happen the way it did but the baler ended up behind the H. Lots of steep hills and areas of heavy crop and all I can say is WOW! That machine has way more grunt than I ever expected when this project got started. It ran all day, never stopped and at no time did I ever hear a miss or a skip at idle or under load. Started the day off with changing plugs back to the Champion D15Y's from the D21's that the engine started with and checked all the gaps for everything as I had been messing around. I think it's finally ready to start on the next phase of the project. I made some video but it's pretty crude because I was concentrating on keeping the baler on the windrow. Hope you enjoy!

 

[glippert]

Brian, that's great! Congratulations on your impressive restoration to this point. I looked back at your thread and couldn't believe how long ago you started that project. Time flies. Very impressive!

 

[mfrade]

That looked like a bunch of fun. Miss those days baling hay. Thanks for the ride-along!

 

[kmcconaughey]

I second what Mike wrote.

Oh, yeah!

 

[twthompson]

Back in the day I also bailed some hay with an H. One had to quickly flip in into neutral when the hay was heavy. No live power unless you had the M&W aftermarket.

 

[bbranstetter]

Ya, it wasn't too bad. Most areas were average to light and I think there was only two spots that I had to do that in the entire field. Once the baler had some bales put through it, it would handle the entire throat full in 1st gear, which seemed pretty good for an antique baler. Live power and/or the TA would have been nice though.

 

[bbranstetter]

Taking 10 days off starting tomorrow. We'll be praying for good weather and favorable winds as I will try and get the final push in to finish this project up. Hope it all comes together as there's lots left to do.

 

[mgwin]

Brian,
Boy, that brought back memories! I remember those days following a bailer and tractor like that. One day we put up a little over 1000 bales of hay. This was the first job I ever had working for someone, at the young age of twelve. Been working ever since.

 

[bbranstetter]

Finally got a chance to record some plow video. Man does that motor really rip! Most of this is in low gear to make the best of my ability(or lack there of ) record while driving.

 

[bbranstetter]

Sorry guys. I didn't get as far as I want to this year but I do have quite a few pictures to share. Please pardon me if there are any double posts as this thread is waaayyyyy longer than it should have ever been but I press on. Hope you guys are still enjoying this as much as I enjoy sharing it.


Hey, these cables are no joke. Just beautiful quality.

 

[bbranstetter]

The lower pictures are of the original engine as well as the amp meter. The belt pulley was found on the side of the road when I was still in high school.

 

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[bbranstetter]

You can really see the crack in some of these pictures. I was impressed that the water jackets looked way cleaner than the engine that got built.

 

[bbranstetter]

Leaks suck! Getting to the end of the major drips though. The water jacket cover is a real pain.

 

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[bbranstetter]

Steering coupler was loose because the 'key' was preventing the joint from clamping down on the shaft all the way. So file to the rescue. Steering is pretty impressive for it's age.

 

[bbranstetter]

Wow this looks awful. Bottom picture is after some adjustment of the coulters. Furrow walls looking way better.

 

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[mfrade]

WOW! A regular feast of video and pics, thanks Brian! 2 comments,
The plow setup does a great job. And the best pic is that last one!!

 

[kmcconaughey]

Brian, great to see an update! I'll second what Mike wrote.