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Informationen zum Autor Tharran E. Gaines is the author of How to Restore Classic John Deere Tractors (2003), How to Restore Classic Farmall Tractors (2005), How to Restore Ford Tractors (2008), and How to Restore Your Farm Tractor (2013), all published by Voyageur Press. In addition, he has written numerous repair manuals, owner's manuals, and assembly instructions for farming-related companies, as well as newsletters and feature articles, radio and TV commercials, video scripts, and advertising copy. In 1991, he started his own business as a writer, and today continues to operate Gaines Communications with his wife, Barb, out of their office in Savannah, Missouri. Klappentext How to Restore Your Farm Tractor includes all the details readers need to do a first-class job: hundreds of full-color photos, expert tips and techniques, and money-saving advice from restorers who know what works—and what doesn't. Zusammenfassung The only all-marque antique tractor restoration guide is back in print, packed with the kind of detail you need to complete a first-class restoration. How to Restore Your Farm Tractor features hundreds of helpful full-color photographs , proven tips and techniques , and money-saving advice from restorers who know what works…and what doesn’t. Tractor expert Tharran Gaines walks you step by step through the restoration techniques applicable to all of the most popular and collectible makes, covering: Shopping for a tractor and setting up shop Engine disassembly and rebuild Clutches and transmissions Final drives and brakes Steering Hydraulic, electrical, and fuel systems Tires and wheels Body repair, painting, and decals There’s even information on antique tractor shows and demos, as well as a handy updated section on parts sources . John Deere , Ford , Farmall , Allis-Chalmers , Minneapolis-Moline , and more…no matter your passion, with Gaines’ guidance you will be well on your way to transforming that old tractor into a shiny “new” classic! Inhaltsverzeichnis CHAPTER 1 Shopping for a Tractor Working Tractors Collector Tractors Shopping for a Tractor Evaluating a Running Tractor Negotiating a Price CHAPTER 2 Setting Up Shop Tools Specialized Tools The Value of Shop Manuals CHAPTER 3 Getting Started Take Your Time Establish Your Goals Document the Process Finding Replacement Parts Clean It Up Disassembly CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting Evaluating a Tractor That Runs Simple Fixes Compression Testing CHAPTER 5 Engine Repair and Rebuilding Freeing a Stuck Engine Ring Job or Complete Overhaul? Engine Disassembly Piston Ring Replacement Engine Block Preparation Main and Rod Bearings Push Rods Camshafts Rocker Arms Valves and Valve Seats Valve Guides Valve Springs Pistons and Sleeves Piston Pins Rebuilding the Engine Valvetrain Overhaul Oil Pump Restoration CHAPTER 6 Clutch, Transmission, and PTO Transmission Inspection and Repair Clutch Inspection and Rebuilding Clutch Throw-Out Bearing Power Takeoff Repair CHAPTER 7 Final Drive and Brakes Differentials and Final Drives Differential and Final Drive Inspection and Repair Axle Shafts Brake Restoration Brake Adjustment CHAPTER 8 Front Axle and Steering Front Axle Repair Steering Wheel Repair CHAPTER 9 Hydraulic System Basic Principles Troubleshooting Hydraulic Seals CHAPTER 10 Electrical System Magneto Systems Magneto Inspection and Service Timing the Magneto Distributor Inspection ...
