I would like to paint my 1952 TO-30 back to original color. The correct shade of grey seems to be a matter of opinion. In spray cans and/or quarts, what is your position on color and supplier. Two of the companies making ready mixed Ferguson Gray paint are Van Sickle and Industrial Touchup. Both companies Read more about TO-30 Paint Color[…]
The quality of modern bearings and seals seems to be a significant concern for rebuilders. Did Ferguson/Continental source its bearings and seals from a particular manufacturer? Ferguson and Timken advertised the Ferguson 30 tractor and wagon, and the Belle City Corn Picker used Timken bearings. Ferguson and Massey Ferguson purchased their bearings and seals from Read more about Ferguson-Specified Bearings[…]
The starter I installed on my TO 20 whined with a thin metal to metal sound. I jack-legged about 0.40 inch of shims against the housing, and the whine stopped. Is this a sound procedure? I have never heard of having to shim Ferguson starters. I’m sure it has something to do with the quality Read more about Starter Shims[…]
The nut which holds the pulley onto the armature shaft of a Lucas generator on my 1947 Ferguson is missing. The threads appear to be 21/32 inch, 20 to the inch, but they don’t correspond to any thread tables. Do you know what the correct nut is? According to my parts books, the nut used Read more about Generator Pulley Nut[…]
I have a 1951 TO-20. Can you give me some sources for hoods and grills for it? A beautiful reproduction grill is available from Steiner Tractor Parts. See the attached link. MFS110 – FRONT GRILL MFS110 – FRONT GRILL FRONT GRILL I am particularly proud of this grill as it is one of the items Read more about TO-20 Hood Parts[…]