I always like to see people modernizing older tractors to keep them relevant and useful. There are plenty of restored and preserved original tractors, so it's nice to be able to make modifications to suit your needs and not feel bad about doing it.
Thank you! I feel that there are plenty restored H and M out there... and when you start with pieces from several tractors it's not a restoration anyway. I enjoy using my old Farmalls!
I own a 1948 Farmall H with a Heisler 9-speed; first H I ever saw with this option. Normally, the Ms had the 9-speed addition. They were great for hauling loads of ear corn or pulling a rotary hoe. I live in NW IL and have plenty of gravel roads out here to "get lost" in the country. I had it converted to 12 volts about 5 years ago and wish I had it done sooner. Thanks for showing us your M.
Also on my M it came with some kinda dealer installed disk brakes. They're shot now , and to get them relined is gonna cost a bunch of $$$. I just ordered a dual hydraulic master cylinder, cable / hydraulic calipers. Gonna make my M automotive disk brake with cable parking brake. When my back is out it's hard to set the parking brake, so the cable brakes will be the bomb 💣. If they work well I'm thinking about making them a kit and selling them.
Basically an overdrive gear on the countershaft, speeds up 1st through 4th, also overdrives the PTO and belly pump. I will see if I can put together a video of the literature I have collected.
I like it... Im restoring my 2nd 52 super m, i restored a 53, and i had a sharp lookiing 41 h.... wish i would have kept it.... keep up the good work... where about you from?.... we have lots of hills and hollers in northwest Missouri... and trees....
If I understand you correctly, you still don't have live hydraulic, you need the clutch engaged. Have you considered adding a hydraulic pump driven from the crank shaft, live pump, 3000 psi and 25 to 35 gpm.
That's correct, it's not live. I have no need for a live system for mowing, raking, and moving equipment around. The next one I build will be as you stated, direct drive from the crankshaft like a JD.
The bosses for the mounts are not on a 41 model. I believe the 1954 Super MTA was the first to have the proper bosses and mounting holes. I would like a Saginaw 3 point for it, but I am not spending $1500 for it... we have a 544, 886, 1086, and 4450 MFWD with 3 point if I need it.
Correct, but the distributor ignition was probably put on many years ago and it runs so nice with the Pertronix module. This is a tractor I built for work, so original condition is not a concern.
@@smgussey Our Farmall A is for work, mag ig. 1946. I do not know if anybody makes a kit to convert it to breaker ig. or solid state. I got it running so good on mag I would hate to convert it unless I found a sure thing.
If you want to convert, just need to buy a distributor off anything from the A through 450. I have magneto on my H and A, they work great and it's nice to be able to run them without a battery if needed. If the mag works, then keep running it.
Amazing how the sound of that tractor brings back memories from 50 years ago. Sounds like new!
I always like to see people modernizing older tractors to keep them relevant and useful. There are plenty of restored and preserved original tractors, so it's nice to be able to make modifications to suit your needs and not feel bad about doing it.
Thank you! I feel that there are plenty restored H and M out there... and when you start with pieces from several tractors it's not a restoration anyway. I enjoy using my old Farmalls!
Nice tractor! Spent a lot of time on a H, WD45 and a D21 as a kid
That is the way they should start, sounds great never forgot the sound.
I never knew you could make a M have a 9 speed transmission!! Had one in the sixties and seventies. Would have been nice to have the extra gears!
I own a 1948 Farmall H with a Heisler 9-speed; first H I ever saw with this option. Normally, the Ms had the 9-speed addition. They were great for hauling loads of ear corn or pulling a rotary hoe. I live in NW IL and have plenty of gravel roads out here to "get lost" in the country. I had it converted to 12 volts about 5 years ago and wish I had it done sooner. Thanks for showing us your M.
Also on my M it came with some kinda dealer installed disk brakes. They're shot now , and to get them relined is gonna cost a bunch of $$$. I just ordered a dual hydraulic master cylinder, cable / hydraulic calipers. Gonna make my M automotive disk brake with cable parking brake. When my back is out it's hard to set the parking brake, so the cable brakes will be the bomb 💣. If they work well I'm thinking about making them a kit and selling them.
Sounds like some great upgrades! I would love to see them, please share when you get to working on it.
That would be cool if you added the aftermarket 3 pt. hitch on it as well.
I have been looking for one!
Very nice! All you need now is 3 point hitch.
Good tractor and good explanation.
Nice rig love the improvements.
Looking good, runs good, and scoots right along. I always thought a 9 speed would be nice to have.
nice tractor ! I like how everything looks wouldnt mind seeing a detailed setup of the hydraulic system. would love hydraulics on my M
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Let me know if you have any questions or want to see anything specific.
Enjoyed the video .
I think some of the newer Ms were credited with speeds up 22 MPH.
I'd love to see just how this transmission works. Have been looking for information on it for a while.
Basically an overdrive gear on the countershaft, speeds up 1st through 4th, also overdrives the PTO and belly pump. I will see if I can put together a video of the literature I have collected.
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SWEET !
With a good paint job be a really nice tractor
Nice tractor...field ready
Almost field ready, have a few more leaks to attend to. I have the parts, just need the time and decent weather!
@@smgussey whats the horsepower on your tractor...?
@@clembuck6006 I would assume around 35 to 40 since it appears to just have flat top pistons and the low compression head.
I like it...
Im restoring my 2nd 52 super m, i restored a 53, and i had a sharp lookiing 41 h.... wish i would have kept it.... keep up the good work... where about you from?.... we have lots of hills and hollers in northwest Missouri... and trees....
SW corner of North Dakota. Cut hay for sale, seed spring wheat, durum, and canola on the farm.
Damn dude badass
My super m has 18.4 38 tires I think it goes faster in 5th than I trust my ability to correct for the worn front end
How does you m start in the cold with the pertronix ignition?
Here's one video... if we get well below zero again I will go give it a try and post!
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@@smgussey ok thank you that would be awesome!
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If I understand you correctly, you still don't have live hydraulic, you need the clutch engaged. Have you considered adding a hydraulic pump driven from the crank shaft, live pump, 3000 psi and 25 to 35 gpm.
That's correct, it's not live. I have no need for a live system for mowing, raking, and moving equipment around.
The next one I build will be as you stated, direct drive from the crankshaft like a JD.
Big reason why fellas did that was for being able to hoe corn. Other wise 4th gear to slow. 5th gear in a m could out run anything in road gear.
should really get a 2 point ih quick hitch on it i have one on mine and i put a third link point on it for 3 point hitch implements.
The bosses for the mounts are not on a 41 model. I believe the 1954 Super MTA was the first to have the proper bosses and mounting holes.
I would like a Saginaw 3 point for it, but I am not spending $1500 for it... we have a 544, 886, 1086, and 4450 MFWD with 3 point if I need it.
@@smgussey ah i do have the super mta i never had the older m models. love the quick hitch, live pto, and live hydraulics on it
Shouldn't a 1941 engine have magneto ignition?
Correct, but the distributor ignition was probably put on many years ago and it runs so nice with the Pertronix module. This is a tractor I built for work, so original condition is not a concern.
@@smgussey Our Farmall A is for work, mag ig. 1946. I do not know if anybody makes a kit to convert it to breaker ig. or solid state. I got it running so good on mag I would hate to convert it unless I found a sure thing.
If you want to convert, just need to buy a distributor off anything from the A through 450.
I have magneto on my H and A, they work great and it's nice to be able to run them without a battery if needed. If the mag works, then keep running it.
@@smgussey Thanks for the info. I do like magneto, the battery is back to full charge after starting in about 30 seconds!
Yes. But a lot converted them to battery ignition.