Nice additions to the collection. Don't feel bad about moving up to the bigger tractors...I would argue there's more satisfaction in working on the bigger antique tractors than garden tractors. I'm down to just 2 GT's at this point, plus my 755 which does all the heavy lifting. Interesting wheel equipment on that B - if the 42" rears are original, I'd bet it came from the west coast or the Idaho potato-growing region. Those original Goodyear tires on it don't look terrible either...wouldn't mind having a spare set to keep around for my 520.
There is a lot of satisfaction on the bigger stuff. I really enjoy working on my 730 and 720. Grants sometimes as I’m hanging on wrenches in mid air I am reminded how much bigger they are! This B is the smallest two cylinder I’ve had to date. It’s nice being able to handle the parts without an engine hoist or tractor. There was some carnage in the engine that will be in a later video. The tires look better on video than in person. Hopefully this little B will be in parts shortly after the first.
You are correct about the PTO not being correct for a 70 (unless its some kind of experimental test bed, but the fact it kinda looks hacked on there means that's probably not the case). PTOs on the 70s had a hand lever by the seat to engage the PTO clutch, and a lever by the shifter to engage the drive gear that should only be shifted when the tractor is not running (if it was a live PTO, if it was transmission driven it just had the lever by the shifter that could be engaged when the main clutch was disengaged). I'd say that B is probably a '47 or '48 (the brake pivot shaft was changed in mid-49, and I can't remember if the one that had the nut on the outside of the drum was the early or later design). Looks like its got at least one of the high clearance 42" rear tires (unless I'm mistaken, which is entirely possible lol).
I made this video a week ago and only posted it this morning. Originally I wasn’t because it seemed pointless, as another commenter pointed out. Then decided to because of the different machines. I’m leaning the same way as you on the 70. I think it’s just a poor tractor that’s been beat and repaired numerous times. The B is a 1948 and yes it has 40 or 42” rims. Sadly one rear rim is shot! The other one is good. I’m hoping to get it in the shop this afternoon and give it a better look over. I did take some parts off this week at night.
have you done any plastic gear replacement work on Kawasaki engines? Picked up 1996 345 this w/e, looking to get it fixed up before it granades it's self. Any opinion on those models?
Leaving a comment here is about the best. I’ve triaged my poor email inbox to the point that I only get to 1-2 emails a day. Mytractorforum is a great place to get answers as well. I am a member there.
@ so I am trying to troubleshoot my 455 the ignition is able to turn over so I believe all the safety switches are fine, I’ve also tested them and am getting battery voltage at them. When turning the key on the fuel pump doesn’t turn on neither do I see glow plugs getting g power either.. I have test one of the leads on the fuel pump connector it would be the bottom left one and I am getting between 3-4 volts there the right one which believe is supposed to be getting the full 12 volts reads nothing. I have also tested the glow plug connector at the beginning and there is no voltage there at all.
keep us updated on the projects that you are working on. It's always fun to see how tractors and thing work. keep up the good work on the videos.
Yes I'd like to see videos of the repairs/restorative of the older tractors. Still goes with your channel.
Nice additions to the collection. Don't feel bad about moving up to the bigger tractors...I would argue there's more satisfaction in working on the bigger antique tractors than garden tractors. I'm down to just 2 GT's at this point, plus my 755 which does all the heavy lifting. Interesting wheel equipment on that B - if the 42" rears are original, I'd bet it came from the west coast or the Idaho potato-growing region. Those original Goodyear tires on it don't look terrible either...wouldn't mind having a spare set to keep around for my 520.
There is a lot of satisfaction on the bigger stuff. I really enjoy working on my 730 and 720. Grants sometimes as I’m hanging on wrenches in mid air I am reminded how much bigger they are! This B is the smallest two cylinder I’ve had to date. It’s nice being able to handle the parts without an engine hoist or tractor. There was some carnage in the engine that will be in a later video. The tires look better on video than in person. Hopefully this little B will be in parts shortly after the first.
The front half might be a 70 but the back half is 720 or 730, PTO and hydraulics are newer, upper 3 point arms are a give away
Nice score!
That B has different tires than I have seen on a B before
Yes, show it all.
You are correct about the PTO not being correct for a 70 (unless its some kind of experimental test bed, but the fact it kinda looks hacked on there means that's probably not the case). PTOs on the 70s had a hand lever by the seat to engage the PTO clutch, and a lever by the shifter to engage the drive gear that should only be shifted when the tractor is not running (if it was a live PTO, if it was transmission driven it just had the lever by the shifter that could be engaged when the main clutch was disengaged). I'd say that B is probably a '47 or '48 (the brake pivot shaft was changed in mid-49, and I can't remember if the one that had the nut on the outside of the drum was the early or later design). Looks like its got at least one of the high clearance 42" rear tires (unless I'm mistaken, which is entirely possible lol).
I made this video a week ago and only posted it this morning. Originally I wasn’t because it seemed pointless, as another commenter pointed out. Then decided to because of the different machines.
I’m leaning the same way as you on the 70. I think it’s just a poor tractor that’s been beat and repaired numerous times.
The B is a 1948 and yes it has 40 or 42” rims. Sadly one rear rim is shot! The other one is good. I’m hoping to get it in the shop this afternoon and give it a better look over. I did take some parts off this week at night.
have you done any plastic gear replacement work on Kawasaki engines? Picked up 1996 345 this w/e, looking to get it fixed up before it granades it's self. Any opinion on those models?
Do you happen to have a 72" mid mount mower that would fit a 3720?
Thse rfear wheels on the B are rarely seen in my area.
@mmrbeef I have a question on my 455 is there a way I could reach out to you? I know you’ve had several and are familiar with them?
Leaving a comment here is about the best. I’ve triaged my poor email inbox to the point that I only get to 1-2 emails a day. Mytractorforum is a great place to get answers as well. I am a member there.
@ so I am trying to troubleshoot my 455 the ignition is able to turn over so I believe all the safety switches are fine, I’ve also tested them and am getting battery voltage at them. When turning the key on the fuel pump doesn’t turn on neither do I see glow plugs getting g power either.. I have test one of the leads on the fuel pump connector it would be the bottom left one and I am getting between 3-4 volts there the right one which believe is supposed to be getting the full 12 volts reads nothing. I have also tested the glow plug connector at the beginning and there is no voltage there at all.
I’d be interested in that 70 but not sure where your located
I am in East central SD.
@ I’m in ct , too far to truck it for me .
That hydraulic unit does not look like any 70 I have and i have four of trhem.
If you didn't talk so damn much and do the projects
Maybe a better video
Sorry you feel that way.