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My First Tractor – 1943 H

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ChrisL

06-15-2005 09:20:15




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I made deal last week on my first tractors ever, 1943 H narrow with trip bucket and a late 50s OC3. I have questions I am sure you guys (and gals) could forward advice on (by the way thanks for the previous advice during my purchasing decision) my questions for the H:

Rubber looks really old – how much can I expect to pay for new rubber all way round – how do you get the rear wheels to the dealer – they look like the weigh a ton.

Repair manual – where the best place to order – parts too, especially muffler

Rear hitch – is not a 3 point – no hydro back there – can I use it for anything other than towing – can I incorporate a 3 point set up

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Dixieland

06-15-2005 16:11:00




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 Re: My First Tractor – 1943 H in reply to ChrisL, 06-15-2005 09:20:15  
Chris, be carefull using the loader when mounted to a narrow front end tractor. Keep your loads low to the ground when wheels are in a turn. The tractor can twist over. You will find the H to be a very good and usefull tractor as it is but much better with a three point added. Good Luck.



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e-manhunt

06-15-2005 15:16:49




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 Re: My First Tractor – 1943 H in reply to ChrisL, 06-15-2005 09:20:15  
Don't worry about the "City Boy" comment. Most people would say the same of me, but I still love my M. Visit this site often -- there's great info and people here. I helped me get through a lot of problems when I couldn't figure out top from bottom on my tractor.



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Nat

06-15-2005 12:49:33




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 Re: My First Tractor – 1943 H in reply to ChrisL, 06-15-2005 09:20:15  
Ah, the innocence of "city" folk... :) The image of someone strapping a tractor tire to the roof of their car to take it to the tire shop gave me a good chuckle. They do weigh a ton, sometimes more due to the fact that they're often filled with fluid for traction and ballast.

Nope, you don't go to the tire shop, the tire shop comes to you. That, or you change it yourself... It's easier than you think, easier than a car tire if you don't have to pump any fluid.

To get a good idea of what an average tire will cost, try www DOT millertire DOT com. You'll want to buy local because shipping on the biggies will kill any money you save, but at least you'll have an idea.

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Illinois Boy

06-15-2005 11:31:12




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 Re: My First Tractor – 1943 H in reply to ChrisL, 06-15-2005 09:20:15  
Oooooo o - welcome to the Wonderful World of Farmall... Now, start looking for another one!



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earlschieb

06-15-2005 10:27:16




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 Re: My First Tractor – 1943 H in reply to ChrisL, 06-15-2005 09:20:15  
Ok, first off, probably about $750.00 for 4 new tires, could be more. A farm tire dealer will come to the farm and make the tire swap, if you are close to one anyways. If we knew where you live, we might be able to help you with a good tire dealer.
Second, the Farmall H did not have a 3 point on them, if you want to put one on it, I would recomend a Saginaw 3 point, if you are going to use the 3 point, and loader on this tractor, you will have to do some hydraulic valve installation, which I am sure that one of these fine gentlemen will post a picture of.
Muffler, a TSC store can handle that, or if nothing else, try ebay. ebay will also sometimes have a decent repair manual on it also. You can also get the manual off of this site, look to the upper left side on this page, just under Market Place. I have an H, set up like the one you have just bought, but mine is a 1951 model, and do have all of the manuals for an H, email me if you need any help.

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Triker

06-15-2005 10:41:11




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 Re: My First Tractor – 1943 H in reply to earlschieb, 06-15-2005 10:27:16  
A picture of the hydraulics would be helpful. I am going to have to do that soon and pictures are worth a thousand words. If anyone could post a picture that would be great for us newbys. I am in the same boat with my first tractor ever.



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earlschieb

06-15-2005 12:41:18




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 Re: My First Tractor – 1943 H in reply to Triker, 06-15-2005 10:41:11  
I will end up adding a valve, since I plan on using my Freeman loader, at the same time as my 3 point hitch, to shift the hydraulic oil from front to rear when I use one or the other, but not both at the same time.



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Nebraska Cowman

06-15-2005 10:16:20




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 Re: My First Tractor – 1943 H in reply to ChrisL, 06-15-2005 09:20:15  
Is there a hydraulic pump on your H? there will be a lever on the righthand side with a pull rod that come up to a bracket on the steering post. If you have that you can add a 3 point hitch. If you don't have a pump that can beadded too. The tires will cost around $50 a piece for fronts, less than $200 a piece for rears. Most tire shops will change them on site, don't take the wheels off. It is easier to handle them on the tractor. That being said, I bought an M 11 years ago and the tires were weather checked realy bad. I have used the tractor a lot feeding cattle and such over the years and I can't see as the tires have changed much. As long as your tires are not broken (like with the tube sticking out) or going flat, I wouldn't get too excited.

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ChrisL

06-15-2005 15:18:38




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 Re: My First Tractor – 1943 H in reply to Nebraska Cowman, 06-15-2005 10:16:20  
you guys are the greatest

Why is it I feel like I just purchase a bright shinny sports car, has something gone wrong?

Anyway, yes I have the lever on the right side with the pull rod, which operates the bucket.

thanks everyone for taking the time, this is really a great web site

chris
Southern Maine

oh yea did I mention that I got a OC3 in with this deal……



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