10:41 Dad “see if you can get it lose with your vibrator deal” 🤣🤣🤣 comment of the century there! Man, he is just a wealth of knowledge! I’m so glad you have him around to share his expertise.
Ha ha! Yeah, he was very skeptical of that air hammer. But it's gotten us out of jams a couple of times. I don't think he'll ever refer to it by any name other than "vibrator deal" 😂
Thank you! I enjoy documenting all of it. And I'm glad there are people out there who enjoy watching/hearing about it... Because my wife sure doesn't 😅
Thank you for the video on clutch repair. I have a late 41 A that has the same type of play as yours did. I have a new/use clutch fork and clutch brake assembly that I need to get put on my A as well. I have never had the clutch apart on this A. Seems like a pretty easy job. So I hope to get to that this spring/summer. Winter is a great time to do these things when you have a heater shop or a shop at all. I digress a little.
It's pretty straightforward. The only special tool you'll need is a puller for the weighted clutch disc/flywheel. But it's easy to make. Just a piece of steel with two half inch holes drilled in it. I'm sure there are people online who have provided the exact measurements. But other than that, it's a piece of cake.
@@DavidCampbell-n8z sounds good! The only problem is that our M doesn't seem to have any problems 😂. But just by me saying that, I know something is going to go wrong with it now! I've been meaning to do a more detailed look at the custom hitch we built for it. And this spring we will be using the M to plant about 15 acres of alfalfa/grass... So I'll get some footage of us doing that for sure.
@@larrydavidson3402 yes, little things here and there that I notice need attention. I figure there are a lot of people out there who are procrastinators like me! 😂
Glad you have other stuff to do. I'd hate for you and Pop to be caught up. I always used gas with a putty knife or a screwdriver or a twisted wire brush for a grinder and an air compressor. And I used Kroil to break stuff loose and anti-seize. Yall remain calm and God Bless Yall
@@lewiemcneely9143 our to do list is never ending! One thing my dad has always wanted to do is rebuild our old D and put higher compression ratio pistons in it. Give it a little power boost and maybe help it run a little smoother.
I know our 1948 A has tons of use and still does today. John Deere As even with weak clutches sounds great! Those springs are way collapsed that's for sure. That side by side comparison is really telling.
@@anthonyhengst2908 yeah, as soon as I saw how close the coils were, I knew that was the problem. Once they collapse on themselves, it's no longer a spring... It's solid! 😄
I have an A the same year, 1949. It is my oldest and first tractor I acquired. Wish mine had a split pedestal as a John Deere A with a wide front is a rare one in Ohio.
Your flywheel cover looks like someone put that hole in there to replicate the later flywheel cover for very late A and 60 models. That observation hole allows timing light to check timing marks on edge of the flywheel.
When I did my A back in 1992, I mainly used Kerosene because we were also using it for heat in the house... otherwise gas or diesel for me. I drilled out all the pin holes to the next bigger size to fix lots of slop
@@danobrien4666 we've used diesel and gas a lot too. Diesel doesn't seem to cut the grease quite as well as gasoline, but it's not nearly as flammable... So that's a plus. My one complaint about diesel is that it leaves the surface oily, since diesel itself is kinda oily. So, if you're planning on painting the part you're cleaning, then you have to decrease the surface after the diesel 😅
I use old gas or diesel to get the majority off if I'm working on a really nasty part. Then simple green or similar. Lastly, use a propane torch to dry, clean out oil residue, and warm the metal right before the paint.
That is a really good idea, saving those parts and rebuild them.I have used oven cleaner to remove paint. On the flywheel cover ,just weld it up ,is this a mounting point ? Thanks, very interesting video. 😊
I buy brake cleaner in 5 gallons pails at my local part shop. It work pretty good for cleaning parts and is quite a bit cheaper then rattle can cleaner. It probably wouldn’t get down into the primer as much though
Snap the clutch forward. Then pull the clutch backward, WITHOUT snapping the clutch, rock it forward and backward, and it will pull your crankshaft side to side and allow you to check the endplay very easily
@@JoeyS215 @weirddeere is the one who helped me understand using the clutch to check for the play. Do as he described and you'll get the feel of it really quick.
I have never had a Float Ride seat, and I could be wrong, but I don't think the 820 seat will fit on the A. They have different part numbers, and I know the 820 battery box is the same size as a model B, so a single 6 volt battery, while they had to stuff two 6 volts in an A. Maybe it will fit but make sure you double check.
@@weirddeere yes, the battery box from the 820 is small, sized for a 6v battery. And it would need some customization to fit onto an A. But the luxury of a springy seat in a bumpy field is enough to tempt me to see if it would work. And the battery I have running my A is a small 12 volt battery that's not much larger than a 6 volt battery. That said, the float ride seat is probably last on my long list of priorities. Ha, ha, ha!
The springs were completely collapsed. So when the clutch tried to toggle out, the coils of the spring bound against each other. Not even a reverse kick could disengage it! ha ha ha! 🤣
I use a lot of brake cleaner for the quick jobs otherwise the parts go into the parts washer, if they’re really big then I hit them with my hot water pressure washer.
@@wemedeeres4105 I'm envious of you for 2 reasons... You have a parts washer AND you have a hot water pressure washer! Does the hot water cut through the grease and grime as much as I imagine it would?
@ yeah it does a good job, living in ND I’m a little more limited on the amount I can use it but it gets a good workout in the summer. I’ve actually blasted through some poor repaint jobs and found original paint (which is my weakness lol) so it’s an even bigger score!!!
This is a high clearance A, so it has 42" rims on the back instead of 38. And the axles stick out an additional 6 inches on each side, plus a few other differences. The tires that are on there are 12.4x42.
😊😊 the old farmers believe in oiling and greasing tractors 🚜 😊 I see 👀 😮 alit of parts that should've had grease fittings on them they would drill and tap the parts so they could grease them 😊😊 metal against metal is going 2 ware out 😮😮 U could still fix the old things U could weld them back up and put bushings in it on that John deere A / I would check ✔️ 😊 the steering post 2 start W most likely it needs 2 be rebuilt also new gears ⚙️ and bushings 😊 next would be the tractor 🚜 wheels check tge wheel bearings , races and bearings in both wheels replace them will flop from side 2 side when they are bad 👎 😮 and worn out IVE seen that be 4 and that PTO shaft some 1 either backed in 2 something or it was in a bind and got bent 😮😮 I don't think 😉 😮 there's going 2 be no straightening that even if U use a big press and a torch when its cherry red I would replace it W another 1 that's good 😊😊 OMG 1 1O 2O25
Don't tell anyone, but sometimes I'll buy a lottery ticket in Idaho too, since there's no lottery in Utah. And then I'll drive east 40 minutes to Wyoming and buy some illegal fireworks! 😂
Folks around here use purple power, me included. Wear gloves. Your skincare is made of oils and fat among other things and a good greaser will take that too. Use caution!
@@stephenmccool8127 when it comes to price, I didn't think purple power can be beaten! 2.5 gallons for $12 at Walmart! yes, gloves are a must! That slimy feeling you feel when you use cleaners without gloves is the outer layer of your skin being eaten away!
10:41 Dad “see if you can get it lose with your vibrator deal” 🤣🤣🤣 comment of the century there! Man, he is just a wealth of knowledge! I’m so glad you have him around to share his expertise.
Ha ha! Yeah, he was very skeptical of that air hammer. But it's gotten us out of jams a couple of times. I don't think he'll ever refer to it by any name other than "vibrator deal" 😂
Hi friend, I'm restoring my 1948 John Deere B here in Argentina and your videos are very useful to me. Thanks.
Great to hear!
Very clear and descriptive description of your clutch repair! I think it will function great now!
@@weirddeere thanks! Hopefully it's all good for another 50 years
Nice work. Love those old 2 cylinder tractors
Same here!
Excellent vid! Love your channel. Thoroughly enjoy the content and your presentation and editing!
Thank you! I enjoy documenting all of it. And I'm glad there are people out there who enjoy watching/hearing about it... Because my wife sure doesn't 😅
@ lol
Love the loafers!
You know how Dad uses his old white church shirts to work in?... Well, these are my old church shoes. I guess it's hereditary. 😂
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it
Great video! Thanks--it has inspired me to do the clutch on my 43 JDA.
@@keepcalmandfarmon5401 I was surprised by how cheap the new clutch discs are... Something like $11 each!
The old really cool video trick , Thanks , very informative and enjoyable .
@@chrisgreig5628 thanks for watching!
Excellent Video Jonelstar :) that tractor repairs going super on John Deere tractor Model A and fix up be super one finish too!
Thanks 👍
Nice thing about the old JDs you can workover the clutch without splitting the tractor.
@@ileenmcminn2062 yes! You really can do a complete clutch rebuild in about 60 minutes if you're fast. Or if you're like me, it'll take 3 hours! 😂
Thank you for the video on clutch repair. I have a late 41 A that has the same type of play as yours did. I have a new/use clutch fork and clutch brake assembly that I need to get put on my A as well. I have never had the clutch apart on this A. Seems like a pretty easy job. So I hope to get to that this spring/summer. Winter is a great time to do these things when you have a heater shop or a shop at all. I digress a little.
It's pretty straightforward. The only special tool you'll need is a puller for the weighted clutch disc/flywheel. But it's easy to make. Just a piece of steel with two half inch holes drilled in it. I'm sure there are people online who have provided the exact measurements. But other than that, it's a piece of cake.
Very nicely done......as usual.
Thanks a lot 😊
I like your thinking on taking the worst parts to rebuild and bush vs taking a servicable part to rebuild.
If I'm cutting material away, I might as well cut away the one that's already worn mostly away 😅
I have a model AW I want to restore. I like these videos they will come in handy when the time comes...
I use mineral spirits to clean parts.
@@aaronbauer4039 glad I can help!
damn good video, just like going to school, but better, thank you
Thanks 👍🏻
Nice! I love all of your videos but I would like to see more of your John Deere Model M. I have a 1949 M and there are great tractors! Thanks!
@@DavidCampbell-n8z sounds good! The only problem is that our M doesn't seem to have any problems 😂. But just by me saying that, I know something is going to go wrong with it now!
I've been meaning to do a more detailed look at the custom hitch we built for it. And this spring we will be using the M to plant about 15 acres of alfalfa/grass... So I'll get some footage of us doing that for sure.
Thanks! I had my M out today driving around is the snow with my John Deere 953 wagon!
Some good improvements on the A with more to come.
@@larrydavidson3402 yes, little things here and there that I notice need attention. I figure there are a lot of people out there who are procrastinators like me! 😂
Glad you have other stuff to do. I'd hate for you and Pop to be caught up. I always used gas with a putty knife or a screwdriver or a twisted wire brush for a grinder and an air compressor. And I used Kroil to break stuff loose and anti-seize. Yall remain calm and God Bless Yall
@@lewiemcneely9143 our to do list is never ending! One thing my dad has always wanted to do is rebuild our old D and put higher compression ratio pistons in it. Give it a little power boost and maybe help it run a little smoother.
@@jonelsonster Keep an eye on Pop because he'll have a 2-banger speed shop in there before you know it. BLESS Yall, Buddy!
I know our 1948 A has tons of use and still does today. John Deere As even with weak clutches sounds great! Those springs are way collapsed that's for sure. That side by side comparison is really telling.
@@anthonyhengst2908 yeah, as soon as I saw how close the coils were, I knew that was the problem. Once they collapse on themselves, it's no longer a spring... It's solid! 😄
I have an A the same year, 1949. It is my oldest and first tractor I acquired. Wish mine had a split pedestal as a John Deere A with a wide front is a rare one in Ohio.
I've liked at buying acquiring a wide front for mine... But the turning radius drops significantly
Your flywheel cover looks like someone put that hole in there to replicate the later flywheel cover for very late A and 60 models. That observation hole allows timing light to check timing marks on edge of the flywheel.
@@tractorguy100 👍🏻
When I did my A back in 1992, I mainly used Kerosene because we were also using it for heat in the house... otherwise gas or diesel for me. I drilled out all the pin holes to the next bigger size to fix lots of slop
@@danobrien4666 we've used diesel and gas a lot too. Diesel doesn't seem to cut the grease quite as well as gasoline, but it's not nearly as flammable... So that's a plus. My one complaint about diesel is that it leaves the surface oily, since diesel itself is kinda oily. So, if you're planning on painting the part you're cleaning, then you have to decrease the surface after the diesel 😅
@@danobrien4666 👍🏻
I use old gas or diesel to get the majority off if I'm working on a really nasty part. Then simple green or similar. Lastly, use a propane torch to dry, clean out oil residue, and warm the metal right before the paint.
That is a really good idea, saving those parts and rebuild them.I have used oven cleaner to remove paint. On the flywheel cover ,just weld it up ,is this a mounting point ? Thanks, very interesting video. 😊
@@stevemccoy8138 the hole in the flywheel cover is on the top, where the rod goes from the starting pedal down to the starter.
I buy brake cleaner in 5 gallons pails at my local part shop. It work pretty good for cleaning parts and is quite a bit cheaper then rattle can cleaner. It probably wouldn’t get down into the primer as much though
I'm sure brake cleaner would do the trick!
When you are checking the end-play on the flywheel are you engaging and disengaging the clutch? My unstyled A could use checked.
Snap the clutch forward. Then pull the clutch backward, WITHOUT snapping the clutch, rock it forward and backward, and it will pull your crankshaft side to side and allow you to check the endplay very easily
@@weirddeere Thank you!
@@JoeyS215 @weirddeere is the one who helped me understand using the clutch to check for the play. Do as he described and you'll get the feel of it really quick.
I have never had a Float Ride seat, and I could be wrong, but I don't think the 820 seat will fit on the A. They have different part numbers, and I know the 820 battery box is the same size as a model B, so a single 6 volt battery, while they had to stuff two 6 volts in an A. Maybe it will fit but make sure you double check.
@@weirddeere yes, the battery box from the 820 is small, sized for a 6v battery. And it would need some customization to fit onto an A. But the luxury of a springy seat in a bumpy field is enough to tempt me to see if it would work. And the battery I have running my A is a small 12 volt battery that's not much larger than a 6 volt battery. That said, the float ride seat is probably last on my long list of priorities. Ha, ha, ha!
Thsts the way they work. One notch will make it very hard to disengage. I had to as a small boy reverse kick the clutch to disengage it.
The springs were completely collapsed. So when the clutch tried to toggle out, the coils of the spring bound against each other. Not even a reverse kick could disengage it! ha ha ha! 🤣
I use a lot of brake cleaner for the quick jobs otherwise the parts go into the parts washer, if they’re really big then I hit them with my hot water pressure washer.
@@wemedeeres4105 I'm envious of you for 2 reasons... You have a parts washer AND you have a hot water pressure washer! Does the hot water cut through the grease and grime as much as I imagine it would?
@ yeah it does a good job, living in ND I’m a little more limited on the amount I can use it but it gets a good workout in the summer. I’ve actually blasted through some poor repaint jobs and found original paint (which is my weakness lol) so it’s an even bigger score!!!
I use mineral spirits in my parts washer.
👍🏻
What size tires are on the rear ?
This is a high clearance A, so it has 42" rims on the back instead of 38. And the axles stick out an additional 6 inches on each side, plus a few other differences. The tires that are on there are 12.4x42.
😊😊 the old farmers believe in oiling and greasing tractors 🚜 😊 I see 👀 😮 alit of parts that should've had grease fittings on them they would drill and tap the parts so they could grease them 😊😊 metal against metal is going 2 ware out 😮😮 U could still fix the old things U could weld them back up and put bushings in it on that John deere A / I would check ✔️ 😊 the steering post 2 start W most likely it needs 2 be rebuilt also new gears ⚙️ and bushings 😊 next would be the tractor 🚜 wheels check tge wheel bearings , races and bearings in both wheels replace them will flop from side 2 side when they are bad 👎 😮 and worn out IVE seen that be 4 and that PTO shaft some 1 either backed in 2 something or it was in a bind and got bent 😮😮 I don't think 😉 😮 there's going 2 be no straightening that even if U use a big press and a torch when its cherry red I would replace it W another 1 that's good 😊😊 OMG 1 1O 2O25
@@clarencetrice4442 👍🏻
Transporting outlawed paint across state lines??!! 😮😂
Don't tell anyone, but sometimes I'll buy a lottery ticket in Idaho too, since there's no lottery in Utah. And then I'll drive east 40 minutes to Wyoming and buy some illegal fireworks! 😂
Folks around here use purple power, me included. Wear gloves. Your skincare is made of oils and fat among other things and a good greaser will take that too. Use caution!
Correction...skin not skincare. 😅
@@stephenmccool8127 when it comes to price, I didn't think purple power can be beaten! 2.5 gallons for $12 at Walmart! yes, gloves are a must! That slimy feeling you feel when you use cleaners without gloves is the outer layer of your skin being eaten away!