I am familiar with the Ford Fergusons, the 9N and the 2N, what is the “Large Ford Ferguson”? The Large Ford Ferguson or 4P was developed by Ford and Ferguson with the first proto-type being built in 1944. The tractor was designed by two teams, the Ferguson team working in the UK, and the Ford Read more about The 4P or Large Ford Ferguson[…]
Why did Ferguson use the 1 1/8″ PTO shaft, and the later 1 3/8″ shaft? At the time the 9N was being designed most tractors had 1 1/8″ PTO shafts, though the switch had begun to 1 3/8″ which was the new ASAE (American Society of Agricultural Engineers) Standard Size. The ASAE also developed standards Read more about 1 1/8″ PTO Shaft and 1 3/8″ PTO Shaft[…]
What PTO shaft fit in a TO-30, and will an aftermarket 1 3/8 shaft fit in it? The TO-30 came with a 1 1/8″ PTO shaft originally. As for the 1 3/8″ replacement shaft being longer, check the length of the shaft from the back of the bearing support to the end of the long Read more about TO-30 PTO Shaft and Replacement[…]
I’m trying to replace the seal on the front of a TO-35 transmission, how do I get the retainer off? On the Live PTO models, there is a PTO drive gear that fits in a slot in the bottom of the retainer housing inside the transmission. To remove the housing you must remove the PTO Read more about Removing TO-35 Seal Retainer on a TO-35 Transmission[…]
Do some TO-35’s have side name plates and some have decals? The first two versions of the TO-35, Light Gray/Metallic Green, and Bamboo Beige/Flint Metallic Gray have the metal side plates that read Ferguson 35. The side plates on the first version have a dark green background, and the second version have a red background. Read more about TO-35 Name Plates and Decals[…]
I inherited a ’51 TO-20 with a bent steering arm. What do I need to do to fix it? Yes it appears the right arm is bent. I would recommend replacing it rather than straightening it. It should be part number 181369M1. This should be a relatively easy used part to locate as it is Read more about Bent Steering Arm[…]
I am restoring a 1950 TO-20, and I have wheel weights. Since I’m going to mostly display the tractor, should I use the weights, use fluid as weight, or use no weights? If the tractor is mainly for show I wouldn’t put the weights on. Front wheel weights are very helpful when working hilly ground Read more about 1950 TO-20 Wheel Weights[…]
Do you know of someone who can rebuild my Tachometer? I’ve checked recent issues of the tractor collector magazines I receive, and found only one company advertising Tachometer rebuilding. Star Speedometer 12 Federal Lane Palm Coast, FL 32137 386-569-5284 Owner: Haim Zeevi I will continue checking, but I suspect these people will be able to Read more about Repair Tachometer[…]
Where can I find a good battery platform (181 391 M91) for my TO-30? I don’t know of anyone who has a battery platform for sale, but I will forward this to our FENA board members. Otherwise, I would suggest checking with salvage yards. Pittsburgh Tractor in Texas, Wengers in Pennsylvania, and TIPS in Tennessee Read more about TO-30 Battery Platform[…]
Is there supposed to be a spacer on the left side, and the right side of a TO-30 axle support bracket? The steel spacer goes on the right side only. If you look at a TE or TO-20 you will see the origins of that steel spacer. What became just a spacer on the TO-30 Read more about TO-30 Engine Support Bracket[…]