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1952 Ferguson TO-30

09/23/2022 by ST Leave a Comment

Ferguson TO30 Tractor

I bought my 1952 Ferguson TO-30 from a “collector” back in 1995. As I used it it became clear this machine was held together by just enough silicone sealer to allow it to run. Oil mixed with the water, and the rear seal was basically the seal carrier pumped full of silicone sealer. It became clear the lower cylinder seals were shot, as was just about every seal in the engine.

At that point I was able to locate a new short block in Iowa. I drove to Des Moines and picked up the short block. A local expert rebuilt the head, with new valves, new rocker shaft and bushings, and even pinned a crack. With the rebuilt head and new short block it was a new engine! When reassembling it I put in a new clutch plate and pressure plate.

Ferguson Tractor

Since then the Ferguson TO-30 has run great. I’ve repainted the sheet metal and put new headlights on it. It has mowed a lot of fields and smoothed a lot of rock roads. The Continental Z129 is a great engine. I’ve rebuilt the carb and added electronic ignition. I’ve had two 9Ns and they cannot touch the Ferguson for power and reliability!

Larry Snyder of Mountain View, Arkansas

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1941 Silver King

06/14/2019 by ST Leave a Comment

1941 Silver King: I acquired two of these tractors in pieces and parts. This tractor was broke in two and it took me 5 years to restore. This picture was taken at the 2018 Cedar Springs, MI Red Flannel Parade.

Earle Hayden
Sand Lake, Michigan

1941 Silver King

August Featured Tractor Photo

08/02/2017 by RT 4 Comments

“I recently moved to a location with 20 acres. I was in need of a tractor. After meeting new neighbors and friends, I mentioned that I needed a tractor. One of my new friends said he would sell me his tractor and gave me his address where I went to see it.

This picture says it all. The shed was probably being held up by the wisteria growing through every window, wall, and door. Peeking out the front was this amazing find. A 1959 Case, model 210B. The owner drove it in the shed 6 years prior and had not touched it since.

I put it on a trailer and took it home. I put a carburetor kit in it, the 6-volt (positive ground) generator was rebuilt, and a new battery was installed. It started up and continues to run better each day.

It is a wonderful tractor and a rare model. It has power steering, low and high range, and is easy to drive.”

-Lawrence Hodson

Ford 8N Before and After

03/01/2016 by ST 2 Comments

This Ford 8N was restored by Willard Green of Big Stone Gap Virginia. Willard is now working on a Fordson Dexta 3 cylinder Diesel. Great job Willard, keep up the good work.

Greene-W-Before

Greene-W-After

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