John Deere Model H Start

A quick walk around and start of a 1940 John Deere model H
I try to single hand start it and break my phone among other hi-lights hahaha

[@cattleman6189]

Hey just to let you know the foot pedal for the throttle is on most of them and make sure the clutch is all the way forward because when the clutch is all the way back it can hop in gear when you are starting it then it will run you over

[@Coons_Corner]

Nice video. Just started restoration on granddad's H that I inherited. I appreciate these videos.

[@briangodfrey7424]

We had a Model H when I was a teenager. It blew smoke rings when we burned kerosene. No idea if that was normal or some oddity with our tractor - it was pretty old even in the 1970s.
I gotta say, too: a foot throttle on a Model H just ain't natural. I suppose it's OK for running on the pavement, but the thing is too bouncy to run it fast enough off-road to need quick throttle adjustments. 😮

[@oxmachines]

Really enjoyed your video. I have a little electric start H out in my shop that I just need to get a working on. Many projects, life you how that goes lol👍🏻

[@PilotJon]

Oh yes! I had to pull back on all of my projects! Enjoy your H!

[@coxron]

Wow, Jon, you farming now. I grew up on a 43 acre farm. Up until the 70’s we had mules pulling the equipment. My brother got a Ford in the mid 70’s.

[@PilotJon]

Awesome! hope y'all are well!

[@danashment6314]

Amazing piece of history Son !

[@PilotJon]

Thanks Dad. I love you!

[@OzziesOddities]

Beautiful tractor. Thanks for the video.

[@PilotJon]

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

[@jonreynolds6248]

Your H starts a helluva lot easier than mine, LOL. Think my mag has probably seen better days. Think mine might be a '46, but it's got that foot throttle on it like yours. Good luck with the restoration -

[@PilotJon]

Thank you! Yeah this one has less than 100 hours since rebuild. I’ll make a video one day on timing the mags. That makes life so easy!! Thanks for watching!

[@jerryferrell517]

Thats my luck too, Anytime I've tried to make a video a stupid plane flys around. And I live out 60 miles from any airport. Kinda Funky...... Love your tractor, I searched JD H because I saw one for sale near me. I want a Johnny Popper.

[@PilotJon]

I love mine! its fun to cruise around on for sure

[@jimandmargaretsanders5361]

1940 was not the only year for a foot throttle , a 1947 m0del had it, too.

[@ericmartinson7205]

The old 3+3 is just as sexy!

[@JS-kd7jf]

The oil pump is shaped like a Christmas tree on the h,, driven off the camshaft

[@JS-kd7jf]

The model h,, clutch and pulley runs backwards because it's on the camshaft not crankshaft like all the others,, final drive is from camshaft!!

[@jeffbriggs4268]

Definitely the Deere!

[@paulwillard5924]

My H model is an HN, 1945, electric start, and my B is a BN, 1944, hand start. The H doesn’t run just yet but the B will run

[@PilotJon]

Awesome!!! I love these old beasts!!

[@kirkminer4190]

I guess the model H is a diesel? Do you run with diesel fuel or kerosene after the tractor is warmed up?

[@debbieashment7847]

Sweet machine!!🤪😜🤪

[@PilotJon]

Thanks Mom! Love you!

[@JS-kd7jf]

It's called THERMO-SIPHON

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

All of the H's I've seen has that foot throttle

[@JS-kd7jf]

All the h John Deere have foot throttle not just that YEAR!!

[@JS-kd7jf]

3/4 gallon small tank capacity

[@DanKristek-iw2ui]

I have a foot throttle on my 1942 model H

[@lancealeshire9397]

My 1939 H has a foot throttle

[@JS-kd7jf]

The cu in of the "h" model was only 99 cuin

[@mksonmor]

The H.