John Deere Model E 3HP Restore to Run (Part-1)

In this video we will take a close look at, and disassemble a 3HP JD Model E engine. It has obviously been setting for decades waiting to be re-discovered and brought back to working order.
This is one of the first Model E engines built by JD, thus very much worth the effort to restore to running condition. I will attempt to preserve as much of the original petina as possible. They're only original once!

[@colin_5839]

I personally find these engines kinda boring because they hide a lot of their moving stuff on the inside, BUT, seeing you take this one all apart and getting it going again is going to be quite interesting! Looking forward to part 2!

[@paulclithero1822]

Thank you for showing that timing case internal layout! Don’t have a J.D. yet, but it gives me an idea what I’ll see when I do!

[@garyneuzerling7480]

Did you need to scrape away any deposits in the cylinder before you pushed the piston out the front?

[@enjundoc]

Yes. There was a thin layer of surface rust that needed broken.

[@41Zman]

that mag doesn't sound good hopefully its something simple need to get a cart and make new skids for mine as well ive got a 1.5