Smokin' Super A

Chuck Puett · Oct 8, 2011

I originally posted this question in another forum but someone suggested I post it here. Sorry if the redundancy irritates anyone but I just want to collect all the input I can.

Here is the original question:

I have a Super A Farmall which starts easily and runs steady but it blows some oil. Is it reasonable to think that a simple ring job could cure the problem? If so, can anyone give me an approximate idea on what a ring job might cost for the parts, and labor of a competent mechanic? And, finally, does anyone know a mechanic in the Kansas City area who works on old Farmalls?

Thanks in advance to everyone for your replies!

old · Oct 8, 2011

I will keep it simple for you. You have been told by many people what you might be able to do that may or may not work. My E-Mail is open and yes I live in Missouri and have built a BA you ask what is a BA well it is half B and half A. I did it ALL old school as in no new parts like what was done by people back in say 1943 when new parts could not be had due to the war. I tell you my e-mail is open so you can send me an e-mail and I'll give you my phone number if that would help you figure out what to do with your tractor

Chuck Puett · Oct 8, 2011

Apparently you're a man who respects the old ways. I can appreciate that too. Thanks for you generous offer; I'll probably be in touch at some point.

Janicholson · Oct 8, 2011

Old sure makes things work!! Listen to him. I think that if there is a ridge in the engine .05 or more deep at the top of the ring groove, you will use oil. If it is less than that (and mine because I am a mechanic) I would just ridge ream, hone and replace the piston rings. If the oil use is continuous when running under load, and it has many hours, It is probably in need of a Kit with sleeves and pistons. A set of stuck rings will also produce oil consumption. Putting 1/8 cup of ATF in each cylinder and letting it sit for 2 weeks with the plugs back in, then removing them and cranking it over to blow out any excess oil, then starting and running it for several hours under a load might free them if they are going to free up. If they don't do the ring job.
Committing to a ring only repair with no more information than we have can be unsuccessful.
If the smoke is prominent when idling around, or going down hill when coasting, or only on start up, I would put valve seals in it without removing the head and see what happens (cheap and easy). Jim

old · Oct 8, 2011

Yes I respect the old ways and the people who had to make a go of it doing it that way. My grand father was one of those people who farmed back in the 30s and 40 and did so up till the 70s. I have has 1935 JD-B that he got in 1940 and I have had my grand kids on that tractor so that makes the 5th generation on that tractor. So yes I like to learn to do things in ways that few would think will work. Of course I also do things the way th books say to do them also and have been rebuilding engines etc for about 4 decades

Chuck Puett · Oct 8, 2011

That's a great heritage and tradition you have in your family- "pop" on!!

old · Oct 8, 2011

Oh by the way just to let you know I live down here at the Lake of the Ozarks so if you ever need help drop me an e-mail you never know I may be able to help you out

Chuck Puett · Oct 8, 2011

Will do, thanks!

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