Notes on a new Farmall H February 1941

More of my grandfather's writings:
From accounts journal:
From 12 February 1941:
To "International Harvester Co. Ltd. £409:10/- Being Farmall Model H tractor on rubber tyres £404, power take off £3:15/-, sliding drawbar 35/-.

From diary:
Tuesday 11 February 1941:
Brought tractor down and prepared for loading.
Wednesday 12 February 1941:
Loaded F12 onto Whatley's truck, then multitude of odd jobs, really awaiting arrival of new one, which eventually turned up at 6.30 pm.
Thursday 13 February 1941:
Adjusting new tractor, calibrating tank, checking oil and grease. Tightening bolts etc. learning controls. Adjusting tyres. Steering slightly heavier than F12, with load on. Also somewhat slower to answer helm. Steering wheel lies conveniently placed and larger - alright when familiar. Starting handle
[u:2c9a89c3cc]badly[/u:2c9a89c3cc] placed. Difficult to turn. Query Elec. Starter.
Friday 14 February 1941:
Engine running apparently well below rated speed - 1440 instead of 1650. Query - So governor set low when new? Ask Lyle on Tuesday.
Tuesday 18 February 1941:
IHC expert up in afternoon to check over and "start".
Thursday 20 February 1941:
Morning. General check over of tractor - all that expert left undone - tightening bolts etc. adjust clutch etc. etc. Checking engine speed adjustment (Governor definitely requires alteration).

Just something of historical interest.
SadFarmall

Sadfarmall, this is really neat data. you should compile this into a binder as you find this info.

Thanks for sharing. I find the info very interesting you have been sharing, keep it coming!

SadFarmall, thanks so much for posting this great documentation. No one I know has anything like this. You are fortunate to have such data, as I'm sure you know.

Priceless. What great family and IH related
history. May the new year provide the things our
desires deserve. Jim

Very Cool!

OT, in reference to having to finish what the "expert" didn't. I thought that was a recent times problem. I feel I have to go behind any mechanic and check their work.

Literally yesterday, I had my 05 Pete serviced and asked guys to check everything. 2 of the guys are DOT inspectors. Came back and said all was well. I went into pit to double check for leaks at filters,plug etc. and on the way out notice one of the brackets on my secondary air tank was broken and the tank was hanging 6" down. They didn't catch it. These are guys that I have done and will continue to do business with. They just don't have any attention to detail. It's just not as important to them as it is to me.

Its great to share the past with you Sadfarmall. Thanks