Got the old John Deere engine installed

Richard G. · Feb 21, 2023

Took the engine up in the mountains and 80 year old friend and I put it on his 1938 John Deere L.
Gonna go back soon and help him get the driveshaft in and pull it around to loosen it up.
This was his Dad's tractor and was used to farm a good number of acres.
Richard in NW SC

grandpa Love · Feb 21, 2023

Cool little tractor, only ever seen one in Alabama.

Richard G. · Feb 21, 2023

I got on the JD LA and drove it a little today.
I would have to build a step for me to get on and off.

jd2cyl1943 · Feb 21, 2023

Good! As I said before, WE MUST SAVE OUR DEERES!!

Steve in VA · Feb 21, 2023

Looks grand. Thanks so much for the update.

Jim in LA · Feb 21, 2023

That tube frame on those things was a wonder in itself.

bmack95hd · Feb 21, 2023

Looking good, hope the rest of the project goes well.

UncleTom · Feb 21, 2023

Nice job, ive never heard of pulling them around to loosen them up method. Why just not start it up and let it break in with good lubrication and a heat cycle.

SweetFeet · Feb 21, 2023

Hope she runs great when you get it done., Richard.

larry@stinescorner · Feb 21, 2023

Great job!!And great pictures too!!!

Richard G. · Feb 21, 2023

Yep, I'm trying.

Richard G. · Feb 21, 2023

It's been an interesting rebuild Steve.

Richard G. · Feb 21, 2023

It is a very strong frame.

Richard G. · Feb 21, 2023

Thanks.
We are about done with it.

Richard G. · Feb 21, 2023

Thanks SweetFeet.
I sure hope it runs great.

Richard G. · Feb 21, 2023

Thanks Larry.

Richard G. · Feb 21, 2023

I am going to defer to my friend on this.
That is what he wants to do.

Leroy · Feb 21, 2023

Looks like it still has the orignal Firestone tires on the back. That would make them 85 years old. If not orignals then they would still have to be close to 70 years old for that style tread.

wilson ind · Feb 21, 2023

using any indiana parts

Richard G. · Feb 21, 2023

I agree. The tires are very old but solid.

Got the old John Deere engine installed

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