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scatter · Sep 8, 2011

Hi, I"ve got a 1941 A. It has a couple of leaks I need to fix. One is the front crankshaft seal, and the other is where the drive shaft goes into the transmission gearbox. A friend showed me his method of getting the crankshaft pulley off. But I would like a good, detailed manual to help me along. I have an IT manual that as far as I"m concerned is good for starting a fire and that"s about it. Is there anything printed that is detailed like a haynes manual is for automobiles?

rustyfarmall · Sep 8, 2011

(quoted from post at 11:33:52 09/08/11) Hi, I"ve got a 1941 A. It has a couple of leaks I need to fix. One is the front crankshaft seal, and the other is where the drive shaft goes into the transmission gearbox. A friend showed me his method of getting the crankshaft pulley off. But I would like a good, detailed manual to help me along. I have an IT manual that as far as I"m concerned is good for starting a fire and that"s about it. Is there anything printed that is detailed like a haynes manual is for automobiles?

The I&T manual, and even the official IH shop manuals ASSUME the mechanic already knows the basics about turning wrenches and replacing oil seals, etc. I have found the I&T manuals to sometimes provide better info than anything else, and sometimes they will just leave you scratching your head, but no, there really isn't anything else.

Dave H (MI) · Sep 8, 2011

Where the manual leaves off, the forum begins...

That is how I do it anyway. I always keep in my mind that if get in over my head someone here can/will give me a hand up. Hasn't failed too often.

JRSutton · Sep 8, 2011

None that I know of.

It would be nice, but the truth is, once you've been through a few repair procedures on your tractor you'll realize how easy it really is, and why there are no detailed manuals out there.

Old tractors are generally VERY forgiving. For the most part, you don't have to worry about exact tolerances and proper procedures. And parts typically come apart just as you'd expect them too. There aren't too many "secret tricks" you NEED to know.

And on something like an A, there's just not too much that's so complicated that you'll never get it back together again.

These things were built with farmers in mind. They were designed to be repaired by a guy with a few wrenches and a screwdriver in the middle of a corn field.

So just keep that in mind, it'll give you the confidence to tackle whatever it is you need to do.

Whatever it is, just jump in and do it, and I think you'll find that whatever it may be, it'll turn out to be a lot simpler than you expected.

(Obviously you do need SOME mechanical ability)

If you get into any trouble, there are plenty of guys here more than willing to help you out.

scatter · Sep 8, 2011

Well, I"ve done plenty of Farmall and Cletrac repairs. It"s just nice to know what your in for before the surprises come. The first thing I have to do is make some good splitting stands. I"ve got a pair I made for my Super M, I think with a few mods I can make them work. A friend showed me his crankshaft pulley remover. It"s a bearing puller modified with a heavy slide hammer. I do want to ask if I need it, where can I find the quick sleeve to go on the pulley if it is worn at the seal location. My local dealer looked at me like I was an alien when I asked about it. I"ve seen these before, and if needed, I"d rather that expense than $70 for a new pulley.

CNKS · Sep 8, 2011

You won't find basic info that you are looking for in the IH or I&T manuals. the rear seal is self-explanatory. Details are in the parts manual. The front pulley is pressed on and very tight. You need a good 2 jaw puller with a bearing separator behind it, or you will have to purchase a new pulley -- the old one will break. Nothing at all wrong with the I&T manual, I use it about as much as the IH manuals, they complement each other.

pete 23 · Sep 8, 2011

Speedy sleeve always came with the seal when I put them in at the dealership on the Farmall C which should be same pulley size at seal end.

JRSutton · Sep 9, 2011

If you know the number of the sleeve that you need (from the skf site), you can ususally find them on amazon.com

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