Just found your vid series after following Lance at Bundy Bears Shed. I'm just starting a tractor resto so am looking at your series with keen interest. Got a few vids to go. Keep up the good work. Thanks
I get my parts online from Ebay. In Australia there area number of suppliers. Just checked on Ebay Canada and there area number of suppliers in the USA supplying parts.
Hi Dennis, What workshop manual did you have for this build? Great video's by the way. I've watched a few so far but will be watching again once I'm at the various stages of my 53 rebuild.
Amanda, "Ferguson System Workshop Manual Harry Ferguson Ltd" This manual came with the tractor and covers TE- 20,TEA 20, TED 20, TEH 20, TEF 20 tractors. It appears to be a reproduction. Workshop manuals are always good for reference, but rarely show you how things are done. Denis
Amanda Bevan It works on softer metals but be careful not to leave them in for too long as the metal will dissolve. With steel and iron you could leave them in for a week with no problem.
Ok. As luck would have it, my bonnet still has both original nut and stud side badges intact. Unfortunately, they probably have at least 2 coats of heavy paint over them judging by the rest of the machine. During some research after I got the tractor home, I did see an original badge on the net and saw trouble. From memory, the badge appeared to be stamped into what I expect to be tin with an indent of about 5 to maybe 7 thou. The bonnet only came off today, so I'm soaking all the nuts etc before I dismantle completely in a few days. I should have mentioned paint earlier but I'm figuring it's going to be a slow process of softening , cleaning and softening with paint stripper until it's back to metal. Any thoughts on this Dennis? P.S. I'm Mick, I don't normally do social media things so I'm on my partners account.
Options I use for removing paint depends on the condition of the paint. If it is a bit flakey, vinegar bath will soften it enough to remove; or it can be scraped off with an old wood chisel. I also use one of those flapper sanding discs, or a stiff wire wheel on my angle grinder to remove old paint. Paint stripper works,but you still have to clean the panel up afterwards with a sanding disc.
Go to this site fergusontractors.org/nfs/wp-content/uploads/technical-articles/Tractor-Identification.pdf Basically look at the serial number on the aluminium plate under the steering wheel, and the casting number on the right hand side of the transmission housing.
Just found your vid series after following Lance at Bundy Bears Shed. I'm just starting a tractor resto so am looking at your series with keen interest. Got a few vids to go. Keep up the good work. Thanks
I hope they are of some use.
Hello Denis if you see this, just found your videos. Where do you get parts from cannot find anyparts for my 1952 Ferguson TEA20. From Canada
I get my parts online from Ebay. In Australia there area number of suppliers. Just checked on Ebay Canada and there area number of suppliers in the USA supplying parts.
Hi Dennis, What workshop manual did you have for this build? Great video's by the way. I've watched a few so far but will be watching again once I'm at the various stages of my 53 rebuild.
Amanda,
"Ferguson System
Workshop Manual
Harry Ferguson Ltd"
This manual came with the tractor and covers TE- 20,TEA 20, TED 20, TEH 20, TEF 20 tractors. It appears to be a reproduction.
Workshop manuals are always good for reference, but rarely show you how things are done.
Denis
True, but as you say, handy to have. I like the vinegar dip idea, how does it go with softer materials other than cast or steel?
Amanda Bevan
It works on softer metals but be careful not to leave them in for too long as the metal will dissolve. With steel and iron you could leave them in for a week with no problem.
Ok. As luck would have it, my bonnet still has both original nut and stud side badges intact. Unfortunately, they probably have at least 2 coats of heavy paint over them judging by the rest of the machine. During some research after I got the tractor home, I did see an original badge on the net and saw trouble. From memory, the badge appeared to be stamped into what I expect to be tin with an indent of about 5 to maybe 7 thou. The bonnet only came off today, so I'm soaking all the nuts etc before I dismantle completely in a few days. I should have mentioned paint earlier but I'm figuring it's going to be a slow process of softening , cleaning and softening with paint stripper until it's back to metal. Any thoughts on this Dennis? P.S. I'm Mick, I don't normally do social media things so I'm on my partners account.
Options I use for removing paint depends on the condition of the paint. If it is a bit flakey, vinegar bath will soften it enough to remove; or it can be scraped off with an old wood chisel. I also use one of those flapper sanding discs, or a stiff wire wheel on my angle grinder to remove old paint. Paint stripper works,but you still have to clean the panel up afterwards with a sanding disc.
WHERE AND HOW CAN YOU TELL THE AGE OF AN OLD GREY FERGIE,
Go to this site
fergusontractors.org/nfs/wp-content/uploads/technical-articles/Tractor-Identification.pdf
Basically look at the serial number on the aluminium plate under the steering wheel, and the casting number on the right hand side of the transmission housing.
This link may also help. www.oldengine.org/members/ferguson/serial_numbers.html
go to www.yesterdaystractors.com and look down the left hand column for "serial numbers"