New acquisition B
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Topic: New acquisition B
Posted By: Hubnut
Subject: New acquisition B
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2017 at 5:58pm
I bought another B. This one is a 1942. I bought it from the family that purchased the tractor new. They bought it in Gadsden,Alabama in 1942 and used it on their Dairy farm. It has been restored in the past, but still needs a bit of work. It's cool to be the second owner.  ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
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Posted By: CrestonM
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2017 at 8:54pm
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Awesome! Can't wait to see what you do with it! Also...anyone know if that swinging draw bar is a very common option? I've never seen one.
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Posted By: Hubert (Ga)engine7
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 7:07am
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Nice B. That is a good find. ------------- Just an old country boy saved by the grace of God. |
Posted By: Gary Burnett
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 7:14am
They're not real rare I've seen right many over the years think I have 2 or 3 around here now. |
CrestonM wrote:Posted By: Bill Long
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 10:34am
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Congratulations!!! You have another of my favorite. Did I understand a 1942? Take good care of it. Good Luck! Bill Long ps: Be sure you give us updates |
Posted By: Sugarmaker
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2017 at 6:51am
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Steve, Good to here from you! Congratulations on the new to you B! That should be a good one! Regards, Chris ------------- D17 1958 (NFE), WD45 1954 (NFE), WD 1952 (NFE), WD 1950 (WFE), Allis F-40 forklift, Allis CA, Allis D14, Ford Jubilee, Many IH Cub Cadets, 32 Ford Dump, 65 Comet. |
Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2017 at 8:21pm
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Chris and everyone. Thank you. It's good to be back. This little B engine is apparently back together wrong. I think the timing is off between the cam and crank. I'm going to pull the front cover and pan to peek inside. When I try to start it, it seems to be 180 degrees out. It is trying to fire in the carb. We'll see. Man told me he had it rebuilt 10 years ago and it never got started again. I think someone did something wrong. Steve ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
Posted By: Ted in NE-OH
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2017 at 9:13pm
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Swinging hitches are not too rare but are uncommon. That one is not a factory swinging hitch it is home made. ------------- CA, WD, C, 3 Bs, 2 Gs, WC, I-400, 914 |
Posted By: JohnCO
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2017 at 1:20pm
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Getting something that has been in the same family for 75 years is special. Looks to be a nice little B, congratulations on your new purchase. ------------- "If at first you don't succeed, get a bigger hammer" Allis Express participant |
Posted By: cdon_FL
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2017 at 1:37pm
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But WHAT'S ITS NAME ? ------------- Chris in NE Florida |
Posted By: Sugarmaker
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2017 at 5:21pm
Good point! ?????? Timing may be out 180 in distributor position?? Regards, Chris ------------- D17 1958 (NFE), WD45 1954 (NFE), WD 1952 (NFE), WD 1950 (WFE), Allis F-40 forklift, Allis CA, Allis D14, Ford Jubilee, Many IH Cub Cadets, 32 Ford Dump, 65 Comet. |
Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2017 at 6:22pm
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Chris, I've tried everything. It's a magneto. The flywheel matches with the compression stroke of #1, but when I crank--it only pops occasionally and through the carb. I may mess with it one more time before pulling the engine. One thing I did notice right away was the brass bushing for the mag drive was not even replaced. Makes you wonder about what else was done incorrectly inside. It might be worth the effort to peek at it. Name? Dunno. ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
Posted By: B26240
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2017 at 6:49pm
| Hub one thing to look at since they worked on it is the valve rocker arm clearance, If they had the head plained or the head gasket is thinner and they didn't adjust the valves they will be to tight. |
Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2017 at 7:18am
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Thanks B26240. That is an excellent thought. It also made me think that I should be able to determine if the cam and crank are in sync looking at the valve train! I'll try that. ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
Posted By: Ted J
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2017 at 7:54am
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For some GREAT tips on the timing of the mag, send TomMN a PM. He showed me a couple of great tips that make it almost fool proof at Hutch. THANKS Tom Foss!! ------------- "Allis-Express" 19?? WC / 1941 C / 1952 CA / 1956 WD45 / 1957 WD45 / 1958 D-17 |
Posted By: CTuckerNWIL
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2017 at 8:21am
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If you crank it by hand till you feel compression on #1, then bring that piston to the top, you can take the cap off and see where the rotor is pointing to tell if it's timed close. If it is, I would pull the valve cover to check clearance before I would pull the front cover and oil pan. ------------- http://www.ae-ta.com" rel="nofollow - http://www.ae-ta.com Lena 1935 WC12xxx, Willie 1951 CA6xx Dad bought new, 1954WD45 PS, 1960 D17 NF |