How To Restore Classic John Deere Tractors: The Ultimate Do-It-Yourself Guide to Rebuilding and Restoring John Deere Two-Cylinder Tractors

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Finally! A restoration guide with the kind of detail needed for a first-class job. How To Restore John Deere Tractors is packed with hundreds of helpfull full-color photographs, proven tips and techniques, and money-saving advice from restorers who know what works...and what doesn't.

This guide will walk you step-by-step through the complete restoration of your tractor from disassembly to engine rebuild, from electrical repairs to painting and final detailing. There's even a handy section on parts sources.

With Gaines's guidance you're well on your way to showing off your shiny "new" classic tractor!

Table of Contents:

Introduction: Before You Begin
Know your Deere | Always put safety first.

Chapter 1. Two-Cylinder History
The beginning of a legacy | The Poppin' Johnny sound | Thirty years of D models | More models followed | Deere designs a winner | New York styling comes to the Midwest | A Deere of a different kind | Numbers replaced letters.

Chapter 2. Shopping for a Tractor
Search the records | How to tell them apart | Buying the right tractor | Negociating a price.

Chapter 3. Setting Up Shop
Basic Tools | Specialized Tools | Purchase a Good Shop Manual.

Chapter 4. Getting Started
Take Your Time | Establish Your Goals | Clean it Up | Disassembly | Finding Replacement Parts | Removing Broken or Damaged Bolts | Shaft Repair.

Chapter 5. Troubleshooting
Evaluating a Tractor That Runs | Simple Fixes | Compression Testing.

Chapter 6. Engine Repair and Rebuilding
Freeing a Stuck Engine | Ring Job or Complete Overhaul? | Engine Block Preparation | Cylinder Head and Piston Removal | Piston Ring Replacement | Main and Connecting Rod Bearings | Camshaft Overhaul | Valvetrain Overhaul | Pistons and Bores | Rebuilding the Engine | Oil Pump Restoration | Pony Engines.

Chapter 7. Clutch, Transmission, and PTO
Transmission Inspection and Repair | Clutch Inspection and Rebuilding | Power Takeoff Repair.

Chapter 8. Final Drive and Brakes
Differentials and Final Drives | Differential and Final Drive Inspection and Repair | Axle Shafts | Brake Restoration | Brake Adjustment.

Chapter 9. Front Axle and Steering
Steering Through Deere History | Steering Configurations | Front Axle Repair | Power Steering | Steering Wheel Repair.

Chapter 10. Tires, Rims, and Wheels
Rear Wheel Removal | Tire Repair and Restoration | Wheel and Rim Restoration.

Chapter 11. Hydraulic System
Basic Principles | Contamination | Troubleshooting | Hydraulic Seals.

Chapter 12. Electrical System
Magneto Systems | Magneto Inspection and Service | Timing the Magneto | Distributor Inspection and Repair | Coils | Generators and Voltage Regulators | Starters | Wiring | Spark Plug Wires | Lights | Gauges.

Chapter 13. Fuel System
Fuel Tank | Fuel Hose Inspection | Carburetor Repair | Carburetor Rebuilding | Carburetor Reassembly | Diesel Systems | Oil-Bath Air Filters | Manifold Inspection and Repair | Governor Overhaul.

Chapter 14. Cooling System
Cooling System Inspection and Repair | Shutters and Curtains | Radiator Cap | Fan | Hoses | Water Pump | Thermostat | Belts.

Chapter 15. Sheet Metal
Paint Removal | Repairing Sheet Metal.

Chapter 16. Paint
The Primer Coat | Choosing the Right Primer Type | The Color Coat | Selecting the Right Paint Type | Painting Equipment | Applying the Paint | Finishing the Axles.

Chapter 17. Decals, Name Plates, and Serial Number Plates
Researching Decal Originality and Placement | Tools and Supplies | Surface Preparation | Decal Application | Emblems and Name Plates | Serial Number Plates.

Chapter 18. The Fruits of Your Labor
Antique Tractor Shows | Farm Equipment Demostrations | Tractor Games | Antique Tractor Pulls.

Appendix. Sources for Parts, Rebuilding, and Repairs
Restoration Equipment and Supplies | Publications and Clubs.

How To Restore Classic John Deere Tractors: The Ultimate Do-It-Yourself Guide to Rebuilding and Restoring John Deere Two-Cylinder Tractors