Great video. The pop on the clutch is key. I'd alway put it in neutral and then pop the clutch in while parked. I'd cultivate 600 acres of Shiawassee County, Michigan corn every summer with the "A" listening to the engine pop in the early 60s. My brother would run the other "A" running through the corn. We used a 4 row cultivator. So we did 300 acres each twice through. "A" was smooth on gas. Eaglegards...
Here's someone else who know about the add on 3 point. The name cultivator is the primary reason for the rockershaft. Wish we had a 4 row, 2 row was all we ever had. Like he says, neutral and belt pulley turning keeps the clutch from rubbing the plates down.
My dad bought a1952 JD A in 1962 the year I graduated from High School. It was 50 miles away and I drove it to our farm. It didn't have an exhaust so the first thing we did was weld a pipe in place so it had a rear exhaust that really made it Pop-Pop. It was a workhorse for us plowing, baling, and even chopping corn. It didn't have live PTO but you learned how to handle it when you got to the end of a row. My most favorite tractor!
I’m nearly 80 and still have all fingers and toes. Partly due to dumb luck because I survived doing some stupid things. Take this stuff seriously. Get an owners manual and read it. Cover up. Get long pants, long shirtsleeves, and gloves. Get some boots. Get a full, wide brim hat before they tell you like they did me “Hold still boy and I’ll cut that cancer off your nose!” I think you’re running your mower too fast. Both the ground speed and the PTO. I thought I’d be the first person to think of using a steel Pittman arm 40 years ago but all the old farmers said “It’ll shake your mower to pieces!” I never tried it and cut a bundle of oak blanks to make replacement arms. A little fear is a good thing. Good luck.
I love hearing those John Deeres run. It sure brings back some great memories. My Grandfather had a 60 and an M and later a diesel 2240 which I still have today. He sold the other two before I was old enough to handle the responsibility. I sure miss Him and the two cylinder sound that reminds me of him. I lost count of how many times I replayed the tractor sound part of this well-made video. Thanks for posting it. : )
Your grandpa had the right idea. The A never had a 3 point, that is an add on. The A had a solid mount for he mower. The mower "clamped on" to a pair of "stubs" on either side of the draw bar. Your mower has been altered in the mounting set up. Once that mower was on, the only movement up and down was the cylinder. There was an adjustment screw above the Pro shaft that looks like a bolt with a long cap on it. This is where you determine hydrau!ic cylinder or the rocker shaft that that is now hooked to the 3 point. The cover comes off and the adjustment screw is altered to put the hydraulics through the pioneers or the riockershaft.
I hate to argue with you sir but to educate you John Deere did make that type of three-point hitch it was called an 800 hitch and a 801 hitch you can look it up in the history of John Deere that was a very expensive option that most Farmers did not get
That's way out the Park, we survived on 160 acres. This must have been after the lettered series, A,B,G,D,R there are more but hard to find. Deere did used equipment numbers like The model 5 mower and the 12A combine. I would like to see this 3 point. We did have the extra spring tooth attachments for going behind the wheels, removing the tire tracks.
I've always loved these old Johnny's growing up. There's a farmer here in the area known as the John Deere guy who collects any and all old Johnny's he can find. So he has loads of them that he brings out every summer and lines them up in a big hay field he has closest to the farm so people driving by can see them. I don't know the model, but he has an early articulated JD 8-wheeler that sits amongst the other tractors that always has a JD snowmobile sat on it's roof. I found a segment a few years ago done by a local tv show that was interviewing him back in 1990/91 about his JD collection and he said it all started with his fathers or grandfather's model A or B, I don't remember which. We're not farmers ourselves so we didn't have many tractors but the one my grandfather did have was a Massey Harris 33. It was put away for the winter, properly winterized and fired up each time spring rolled around. It was a great machine, he always used it for dragging logs out of the woods. Sadly he sold it sometime in 2001 and got a newer smaller tractor with a loader setup on it. Which my father still has today. Like the Massey it fires up every time it's needed. :)
Although I couldn't see in detail, I think what you may have between the rear end of the tractor and the Power-Trol, is a Baker Valve. That gives you the extra set of remotes. I've got a Baker Valve on my JD G in a similar configuration to your A.
Gosh Jordan, who's the intelligently dressed big guy running the Deere ? -- Hat, Shirt, Trousers and Boots ? -- How did he find his way into one of your videos ? --- There's times we watch your presentations and shake our heads ---------
I would bale the grass anyway; I often cut with the bush mower and let it sit for a few days, then rake it up and bale when cured. Just let the buyer know ther are weeds, and which weeds if you know what they are, to some it may not matter. I have a sickle mower but it's a pain in the a&& to hook up so I use the 3pt bush mower nowadays. Tractor sounds great, I have an old "A" as well but I need new rims for it. It had fluid in the tires that leaked and rotted them out. Reminds me I should call the tire shop and see if they found me some yet. :) Happy tractoring!
Look on Miller Tire's website. They usually have hard-to-find tire sizes and wheels for older tractors. Of course they tend to be a bit pricey, because, uncommon tire sizes and all. They even have old truck tires. I found some nice proper ag tires for my MF GC1723 sub-compact that I'd like to get eventually. For now the turf tires do their job. :)
I used to roll start a "B" model. Always in6th gear with choke. I had to get off, start the roll by pushing the rear wheel and then hop on and engage the clutch.
that looked like good hay for cows you could of big baled it and sold it in the field. just my two cents worth!!! that is a baker hydralic unit sandwiched in with the powertrol. had one on my 44 A that only had the rock shaft. that was an after market unit to add hydralics to your tractor back in the 50s !!! l be watchin!!!!!!!
When you push the clutch to engage then pull it back out bc the motor can handle that high of gear to keep going depending on the hill small hill so it fast with choke then push that in fast to depending
Jordan: considering the diesel engine....how about wedging it into an FJ55....unreal- discovered a '76 in wonderful shape, 350 engine, sold for 6500. Damn
Don't know if anybody mentioned it in the comments. But just to correct the people that told you to start it in a higher gear is incorrect. The reason why I'm telling you this is when you use a lower gear like first gear the gear reduction ratio works backwards so it will spin the engine faster at a lower speed starting the engine quicker. By using a higher gear ratio closer to the gear ratio one to one you are only turning that engine slowly like you are turning the tires and that's why you were having so much issue getting your it started at that slow speed dragging that brush cutter. But don't take my word for it you seem to be a pretty smart man when it comes to looking stuff up look up first gear ratio versus 5th gear ratio and talk to some of the old timers that had to live with that situation
Got to watch gyromowers , n old tractors, be sure the pro has overrunning clutch. Many funerals where caused by rotary mowers on tractors without live pto, mower blades keep turning when clutch is pulled, momentum from blades will power transmission , won't be able to stop!!
Don't know where you are getting your Agronomy advice but the best quality grass hay is in early boot stage, not when the seeds have developed. Early boot is just before the seed head emerges.
Hi Justin! I love watching the old tractor work. When I was a teenager I had a crank start Oliver tractor that was mine and I could just mess around with it. Love the video I was just wondering what kind of drone you use for filming? Keep up the good work
chock! Don't let it sit not running with the clutch engaged, If you don't use it for a while, it may get rusty and not work properly! you don't want the clutch freeze up in the engaged position!
Hey - nice work on getting the JD up and running. My great-grandfather had International Harvesters - I recall that giant red tractors working the sugar cane fields in South Louisiana. Have you shown your grandmother the video of your getting the JD back up and running? I am sure she is proud of you and so would your grandfather.
Great video. The pop on the clutch is key. I'd alway put it in neutral and then pop the clutch in while parked. I'd cultivate 600 acres of Shiawassee County, Michigan corn every summer with the "A" listening to the engine pop in the early 60s. My brother would run the other "A" running through the corn. We used a 4 row cultivator. So we did 300 acres each twice through. "A" was smooth on gas. Eaglegards...
Here's someone else who know about the add on 3 point. The name cultivator is the primary reason for the rockershaft. Wish we had a 4 row, 2 row was all we ever had. Like he says, neutral and belt pulley turning keeps the clutch from rubbing the plates down.
My dad bought a1952 JD A in 1962 the year I graduated from High School. It was 50 miles away and I drove it to our farm. It didn't have an exhaust so the first thing we did was weld a pipe in place so it had a rear exhaust that really made it Pop-Pop. It was a workhorse for us plowing, baling, and even chopping corn. It didn't have live PTO but you learned how to handle it when you got to the end of a row. My most favorite tractor!
Good to see someone with the proper personal protective gear for working in the field.
Don't get use to it. lol
I’m nearly 80 and still have all fingers and toes. Partly due to dumb luck because I survived doing some stupid things. Take this stuff seriously. Get an owners manual and read it. Cover up. Get long pants, long shirtsleeves, and gloves. Get some boots. Get a full, wide brim hat before they tell you like they did me “Hold still boy and I’ll cut that cancer off your nose!”
I think you’re running your mower too fast. Both the ground speed and the PTO. I thought I’d be the first person to think of using a steel Pittman arm 40 years ago but all the old farmers said “It’ll shake your mower to pieces!” I never tried it and cut a bundle of oak blanks to make replacement arms.
A little fear is a good thing. Good luck.
Good video think it would be worth while to repair the electric start get that back in good working order. Get the lights working. Have a great day.
I will eventually. All in good time.
Definitely enjoyed it, full view and thumbs up,,👍
Awesome. Thanks!
That John Deere is like a time machine, if only it could talk.
I’m sure it’s had an interesting life.
I love hearing those John Deeres run. It sure brings back some great memories. My Grandfather had a 60 and an M and later a diesel 2240 which I still have today. He sold the other two before I was old enough to handle the responsibility. I sure miss Him and the two cylinder sound that reminds me of him. I lost count of how many times I replayed the tractor sound part of this well-made video. Thanks for posting it. : )
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very nice video and good looking old jd.
The late A’s are excellent tractors!
Nice to meet your Dad 👍
After watching the show again I really saw how battle scared that tractor is! You have your plans for the year, but it could be a beauty again.
It will happen eventually.
Good job starting tractor!
Thanks
nice john deere A , love the 3 point and the options you pointed out with the left side hyd
Your grandpa had the right idea. The A never had a 3 point, that is an add on. The A had a solid mount for he mower. The mower "clamped on" to a pair of "stubs" on either side of the draw bar. Your mower has been altered in the mounting set up. Once that mower was on, the only movement up and down was the cylinder. There was an adjustment screw above the Pro shaft that looks like a bolt with a long cap on it. This is where you determine hydrau!ic cylinder or the rocker shaft that that is now hooked to the 3 point. The cover comes off and the adjustment screw is altered to put the hydraulics through the pioneers or the riockershaft.
Awesome Thanks!
Did you get my mail I sent last week with overseas wheel rakes, had 5 photos of why the machine is shaped the way it is?
I hate to argue with you sir but to educate you John Deere did make that type of three-point hitch it was called an 800 hitch and a 801 hitch you can look it up in the history of John Deere that was a very expensive option that most Farmers did not get
That's way out the Park, we survived on 160 acres. This must have been after the lettered series, A,B,G,D,R there are more but hard to find. Deere did used equipment numbers like The model 5 mower and the 12A combine. I would like to see this 3 point. We did have the extra spring tooth attachments for going behind the wheels, removing the tire tracks.
Great video. Thanks.
I've always loved these old Johnny's growing up. There's a farmer here in the area known as the John Deere guy who collects any and all old Johnny's he can find. So he has loads of them that he brings out every summer and lines them up in a big hay field he has closest to the farm so people driving by can see them. I don't know the model, but he has an early articulated JD 8-wheeler that sits amongst the other tractors that always has a JD snowmobile sat on it's roof.
I found a segment a few years ago done by a local tv show that was interviewing him back in 1990/91 about his JD collection and he said it all started with his fathers or grandfather's model A or B, I don't remember which. We're not farmers ourselves so we didn't have many tractors but the one my grandfather did have was a Massey Harris 33. It was put away for the winter, properly winterized and fired up each time spring rolled around. It was a great machine, he always used it for dragging logs out of the woods. Sadly he sold it sometime in 2001 and got a newer smaller tractor with a loader setup on it. Which my father still has today. Like the Massey it fires up every time it's needed. :)
That’s great! Thanks for sharing.
Please keep that tractor parked in its car port, and a little john deer green paint would be nice. Canada
Tha'ts not an option at this time. Paint will come in time.
At Lease the old man wears so shoes. You ever drop something on those toes you will too. LOL
Yep
Don't worry about sharp clean corners. Just keep going around and any un-square corners will self correct as you proceed.
Although I couldn't see in detail, I think what you may have between the rear end of the tractor and the Power-Trol, is a Baker Valve. That gives you the extra set of remotes. I've got a Baker Valve on my JD G in a similar configuration to your A.
You are correct.
Gosh Jordan, who's the intelligently dressed big guy running the Deere ? -- Hat, Shirt, Trousers and Boots ? -- How did he find his way into one of your videos ? --- There's times we watch your presentations and shake our heads ---------
A much wiser man then me.
@@HumbleAcres /// Truth fears nothing but concealment. ~ Proverbs
Farming accidents begin from the ground up ~ Common Knowledge
I would bale the grass anyway; I often cut with the bush mower and let it sit for a few days, then rake it up and bale when cured. Just let the buyer know ther are weeds, and which weeds if you know what they are, to some it may not matter.
I have a sickle mower but it's a pain in the a&& to hook up so I use the 3pt bush mower nowadays.
Tractor sounds great, I have an old "A" as well but I need new rims for it. It had fluid in the tires that leaked and rotted them out. Reminds me I should call the tire shop and see if they found me some yet. :)
Happy tractoring!
Good to know thanks
Look on Miller Tire's website. They usually have hard-to-find tire sizes and wheels for older tractors. Of course they tend to be a bit pricey, because, uncommon tire sizes and all. They even have old truck tires. I found some nice proper ag tires for my MF GC1723 sub-compact that I'd like to get eventually. For now the turf tires do their job. :)
Thanks dad!
I used to roll start a "B" model. Always in6th gear with choke. I had to get off, start the roll by pushing the rear wheel and then hop on and engage the clutch.
My dad had one and when before we started it we opened the pitcocks underneath to release compression, also opened when we killed it.
that looked like good hay for cows you could of big baled it and sold it in the field. just my two cents worth!!! that is a baker hydralic unit sandwiched in with the powertrol. had one on my 44 A that only had the rock shaft. that was an after market unit to add hydralics to your tractor back in the 50s !!! l be watchin!!!!!!!
Thanks for the info. It might have been good hay, I'm trying my best.
@@HumbleAcres l didnt know maybe you didnt have an outlet for cow hay. YOU ARE DOING A GREAT JOB!! l be watchin!!!
Have a nice day.
Thank you too
When you push the clutch to engage then pull it back out bc the motor can handle that high of gear to keep going depending on the hill small hill so it fast with choke then push that in fast to depending
Jordan: considering the diesel engine....how about wedging it into an FJ55....unreal- discovered a '76 in wonderful shape, 350 engine, sold for 6500. Damn
Thats a good price.
In flip-flops?
If you sell your hay for horses, the weeds are actually good for them (in spite of what the owners say) and they like them. Just no foxtail.
Don't know if anybody mentioned it in the comments. But just to correct the people that told you to start it in a higher gear is incorrect. The reason why I'm telling you this is when you use a lower gear like first gear the gear reduction ratio works backwards so it will spin the engine faster at a lower speed starting the engine quicker. By using a higher gear ratio closer to the gear ratio one to one you are only turning that engine slowly like you are turning the tires and that's why you were having so much issue getting your it started at that slow speed dragging that brush cutter. But don't take my word for it you seem to be a pretty smart man when it comes to looking stuff up look up first gear ratio versus 5th gear ratio and talk to some of the old timers that had to live with that situation
Got to watch gyromowers , n old tractors, be sure the pro has overrunning clutch. Many funerals where caused by rotary mowers on tractors without live pto, mower blades keep turning when clutch is pulled, momentum from blades will power transmission , won't be able to stop!!
Always pull start or roll start in high gear
Don't know where you are getting your Agronomy advice but the best quality grass hay is in early boot stage, not when the seeds have developed. Early boot is just before the seed head emerges.
Good to know thanks
You as well get use to the choke I have used several A john Deere's and they all have to be choked or they will not start when cold
That is what I have found as well. Thanks!
Hi Justin! I love watching the old tractor work. When I was a teenager I had a crank start Oliver tractor that was mine and I could just mess around with it. Love the video I was just wondering what kind of drone you use for filming? Keep up the good work
The drone is a Dji Air 2. Thanks for watching!
What you call relief valves they are called peacocks,
Hahaha, yup, that's what us old timers using the "A" called them.
Sorry but no. PETCOCKS
Petcocks. Peacocks are birds.
chock! Don't let it sit not running with the clutch engaged, If you don't use it for a while, it may get rusty and not work properly! you don't want the clutch freeze up in the engaged position!
Ok thanks!
show us how'd you tightened the clutch. I am going to get my Model B and it will be my first owning a tractor.
I have shown it in the video where I try to pull down the house I think.
Can you not get a 2nd cut of hay off that field? Or lease it for grazing in the fall/winter? Why mow it?
I mowed it to cut the weeds down. Leasing it would be great but it would need a lot of fence repair.
No 3rd point? I guess I was spoiled when I was a kid and didn't know it.
I have the top link I just don't have the correct adapter to hook it up.
@@HumbleAcres You got 'er done anyway. Good on ya.
Get the operators manual.
OK.
What’s wrong with the starter?
It has an issue. Not sure what it is at this time.
@@HumbleAcres Thank you for the reply. New subscriber here.
Have hard time watching a farmer working on old JD with sandals on 🤬🤬🤬🤬
Sorry its what I do.
Too high a gear for ground speed ,your pro is not running at proper cutting range.
Hey - nice work on getting the JD up and running. My great-grandfather had International Harvesters - I recall that giant red tractors working the sugar cane fields in South Louisiana.
Have you shown your grandmother the video of your getting the JD back up and running? I am sure she is proud of you and so would your grandfather.
Awesome! Yes she watches the videos.