How to start an old John Deere G (and listen to it run!)
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- This video will give you an explanation of how to start a John Deere G.
The tractor used in this demonstration is a 1950 John Deere GW equipped with live hydraulics, Char-Lynn power steering, and a Baker Valve.
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Thanks,
Hans
Thanks so much for being so thorough. Every last detail so I can stay safe, and be fully informed when I start up my dad’s tractors. I love that you are teaching to preserve this old knowledge.
Thank you, I will try and make more videos like this. I think preserving the knowledge is important.
Great Video! I was raised on a G John Deere, I spent most days in summer from 7th grade through high school (mid 70's) in the hay fields cutting alfalfa with the G. We would put gas in the little tank and start it, then let it warm up a little, then switch to the big tank which held kerosene and run it all day on kerosene. Kerosene was much cheaper than gas. Then before we shut it off we'd switch back to the gasoline tank and run it a few minutes in order to start it easily on gas the next morning. Thanks for the memories!
Thank you Keith! Those are some awesome memories, thank you for sharing!
Was brought up and raised on a G. Dad bought it new in 1948. Had dealer install high altitude aluminum pistons before he took delivery. Never planned on using anything but gas. Boosted it to 54 HP. Used it for plowing for planting potatoes and pulling a sprayer to apply insecticide and herbicide all summer. I did both of them for many years until I went into the air force at 20. Used the 2 gallon gas tank as a reserve to get back to the barn when it ran out of gas in the field. Always topped it off when filling the 14 gallon tank so there was very little air space so the tank couldn't breath causing condensation. Never had a problem with the 2 gallon tank rusting. Was a great tractor.
Thanks for sharing, Doug! 54 HP is great, that thing must have been quite the pulling machine. I'm going to try and find another 2 gallon tank for this one and use it just as you described.
Hans,
I gotta show this vid to my 89 year old Dad, who has fond memories of "A"s , "B"s, etc. growing up on the farm. I've always heard about those, but very little about the "G"s.
Thanks for the walk around.
I'll try and get at least a few more videos of these tractors in the coming months. Where I'm at in Colorado, our snow will begin within 60 days likely. At that point, I'll probably be switching back to the garden tractors and sub-compact for snow removal videos and such. Any progress on the Cub lately?
@@TractorHoarders I should have never said "I'm making progress"...as soon as I did, EVERYTHING got real busy!
Got parts...got a plan, but getting the time is THE challenge.
I do believe I'll have more success after a few months.
But it's just like you and Kenny. We enjoy the "journey"...it's NOT just the destination! Reviving old iron is "therapuetic" for guys like us.😁👍
Man that was fun driving around that day. My first time on a G, first time with a wide front, and first time with power steering! Sure would love to install power steering on my M with loader.
We'll get my M running better and you can check it out too. Having power steering on it is especially nice having that big loader on it. My steering on that thing is sooo sloppy compared to how tight yours looks. It was my first antique tractor with a wide front. Definitely nice to have that added stability out on the hills.
@@TractorHoarders oh I can definitely understand your feeling on that. Wide fronts have their purpose! Looking forward to the next video!
I have 1942 and '43 G(M)'s with flywheel start and smooth cover. When I first got them from my family a dozen or so years ago, I got quite a workout trying to start them. The '42 took roughly a half hour to fire; the '43 about twice as long. I think the most important thing in starting is good hot plugs, plus a properly times magneto. Both start now on the third or fourth pull. I really like your videos , Hans. Thanks for sharing.
I don't want the tractor to run me over. ✔️
Worth the watch, right there.
hahaha - it's kind of important!
Hi Hans! Thanks for sharing how to start a JD G tractor. It sure does sound really good. 🇺🇸🚜👍
Thanks buddy! I think it sounds pretty good too! It's fun to drive. A little bit thirsty though! ha ha
We always used small tank as a reserve. Got used all the time. Main tank would run out then switch to small tank usually got us to supply tank to refill or to end of the field to refill out of field tank. The G was very thirsty on gas
But very powerful as ours had been bored out to the max oversize pistons
Using that small tank as a reserve was a great idea. If I can find another small tank for mine, I'll get it re-installed. I agree, these are pretty thirsty tractors. Mine has had some type of engine work done to it, but I'm not sure what. I've always wondered if it was bored out.
Good advice about turning the gas off at the bowl and letting the carburetor run dry.
I do the same with my 70 and A and they always fire right off the next time I go to start them.
Your G sounds good! I had a 1952 G several years ago, but I foolishly sold it. I wish I had it back.
My grand father always taught me to shut them off by turning off the gas, so it's a habit for me, but I've done some "testing" of restarts with and without doing that, and I am in complete agreement. They start so much better if you do it. Sorry to hear you sold your G, but it's awesome that you have the 70 and A. I'd assume the 70 is a little stronger than a G? Definitely a big ol work horse! Do you use yours for any work?
@@TractorHoarders The 70 is indeed a big tractor, for me anyway. Lol. Naw, I don’t use either one for any hard work other than maybe pulling around small logs every now and then.
I mainly just take occasional drives around my property and take a road cruise from time to time to show them off, and that’s about it. 😃
Nice instructional video! Your G sounds awesome and looks to be in great shape!
Thanks bud! It's a real beast. I had wanted one for a while, and glad I was able to get it. I'm sure I'll be getting back to more videos with the 1025R soon. I expect the snow isn't too far off. You got any good projects going on with yours?
Very well done Sir. Beautiful country you live in. Your point on shutting down by cutting fuel to the carb is a very sound one with todays ethanol based gas. You could also do this with the electric start as well.
Thanks James, I appreciate it! I have made shutting off the fuel my habit since I was a kid. Fortunately, I was taught that by my grand father. I'll have some more videos of this tractor and my other two cylinders soon. Thanks for your comment.
Miss my parents 1949 g thank you 😊❤️
Hey Shawna -- Family tractors are my favorite. It's nice to know the story behind them. I'll have more action with this one to share in the future. Stop on back for some more if you like. :)
@@TractorHoarders definitely for sure,,thank you again
Those old Gs are great pulling tractors.
Hey Matt!! They seem to be! I recently connected a plow to it (no video) that I have also used behind my B and A. It was neat to see the difference in ability. It's quite the beast. Hope you're well, bud!
@@TractorHoarders Thanks Hans!
Yes it is a good runner.
Thank you
I like them
great channel new sub
Hey Stephanie, thanks! I subbed back. Hope you enjoy the content. I like to interact and keep in touch with viewers through comments. I know you've got newer equipment. Do you have any older machines like this? Have a good weekend!
1950 was the first year they put water pumps on a G.
Hello! Awesome sounding G. Im currently looking to buy a John deere A, could you do a video on how to shift an A and maintain it? Thanks much
Sure, I'll add that to my list! Hopefully I can get that out soon.
What type of gas do you run in the model A i hear people run premium and 87 what should i put in her?
@@ThatDuramax I run what’s cheap. I live at high elevation and run 85, which isn’t available in most of the country. If I was at normal elevation, I’d run 87.
I miss my 70....
I'm sure at some point I'd venture into the numbered series, and when I do, I bet a 70 is the first one I get.
I need aG my Dad had one when I was home
Hope you find one! They’re great old tractors. I love the sound of mine!
do you have a johndeer model H and if you dont have one, have you ever considered getting one
Hey Jay - I don’t have an H but would definitely like to add one to my collection someday!
Hello this is Stan I have a John Deere G I am wanting to add Power steering I like your set up with the priority valve how did you Hook it up.
Is there anyway you can send me a close-up pictures
Hi Stan, this is a Char-Lynn power steering kit. It was on the tractor when I purchased it. I’d be happy to send you some pictures. I do not live where this tractor is though so it may be a few weeks possibly. My email address is in the About section of my RUclips channel.
@@TractorHoarders Thanks for getting back to me if you can do a short video or pictures Of the power steering priority valve, I am in no hurry just when you have time.
Thanks again Stan
@@stanwilken864 Hey, no problem! I'll make a short video on it and try and show everything that's important.
Very nice! Good sounding G!! Slow that way down. Electric start? Really... I want to see you roll one manually and start haahahahaha :-)
Hahaha! I don’t know if I could start this thing by hand. I’ve started my B by hand, and a friends A. You’ve given me an idea for something to try though. Lol
@@TractorHoarders Open the pepcocks(sp?) and turn the fly wheel to top dead center, you'll hear it click when you're rolling it slow to TDC, then you roll it hard/fast to light the magnato. I didn't know this trick for the first 2 months I had my B. But yeah I would't want to roll a G either. Too much compression. Those old 2 cylinders are fun. And everyone recognizes them.
You do not need to disengage the clutch when starting the G.
Yeah, I understand that. I do it to lessen the amps and effort needed from the starter so it’s not also turning the transmission over.
Hi Hans is the 1025r allowed on a residential property in queens New York
Hi! If you have the physical room for it, I don't see why not. Even in my neighborhood with a restrictive HOA, they can't tell me if I can own one or not. If it's what you want, I'd get one!
@@TractorHoarders thanks I'm thinking about either the x590 or the 1025r to remove the snow and help with other stuff
@@Aidanvishsam I think either would be great for that! I hope it works out for you!
The g i ran had fenders on it hauled hay with it
Nice! I wouldn’t mind finding some fenders for this one someday!
Yup hard on gas compaired to my old D model
@@wilmamcdermott3065 oh really? I always wondered that. I wondered if the D would be thirstier? The D has more cubes, right? That’s cool - I would like to add a D to my collection someday.