Ferguson TEA Restoration
This tractor is a Ferguson TEA 2085, 1954 model that my Dad bought new in 1956.It was used a lot on our farm. I spent many hours driving it doing field work. Dad has passed on now. The tractor wasn’t used for the last 20 years. I’m retired from the mill wrighting job so I thought I would like to restore the old girl back to it’s original condition, which I did last year, 2015.
It needed a ton of parts, all four tires and both rear rims were replaced, ignition and lighting wiring replaced, new brakes, new front spindle bushings and bearing. Hood and grille were dented and needed body work, etc..
Tore it down to the chassis, sandblasted it and then I repainted the whole tractor with epoxy primer and acrylic car enamel. 
Looks better than when it was new and the engine starts on the 3rd spin. It cost a lot but the results were worth every dollar. The pictures show the tractor the way it was before, chassis painted, and the finished job.
John Rutherford
Emira, Ontarios, Canada
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That’s so cool don’t know much about tractors but your dad is probably looking down and saying that’s cool
really nice job!!
Thanks for your comments. It was a real fun job.
doing the same please give a call having problems understanding extra brake leaver
Wally I am sorry we do not have any mechanics on duty. We post tips and videos only. Good luck on your project 🙂
Thats a beautiful job I wish I could do mine like that a guy sold me what he thought was a 47 te 20 when I searched serial # it was a 49 but they are great little hobby tractors you did a great service for your dad and fellow historians cheers to you.
Thats a beautiful job I wish I could do mine like that a guy sold me what he thought was a 47 te 20 when I searched serial # it was a 49 but they are great little hobby tractors you did a great service for your dad and fellow historians cheers to you.
Thank you for sharing Ferguson TEA Restoration