Thank you. Another man that really has some good videos is Dry Rock Studios featuring Bud Merz in British Columbia, Canada. There is nothing like old equipment and the history with it. You will enjoy, guaranteed. Bud’s 1924 Model T powered wood saw is really there.
I have a 10' RW John Deere disc with the cast spools like yours, bout a year ago i FINALLY bought a Milwaukee M18 battery operated grease gun best money i ever spent, makes greasing almost fun
IM A NEW SUBSCRIBER. WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED. I SPENT A LOT OF HOURS RIDING BOTH A WC AND A WD WHEN I WAS A TEEN BACK IN THE 60s. I ENJOY YOUR VIDEOS. GOOD LUCK. DO YOU HAVE A FAMILY.
Man that thing needs a tune up. You had to pull it nearly a half turn to start. It amazes me when I really think about the engineering that went into these old girls. Our M farmall works hard , and its 80 years old. I had a couple WD's , but they killed my back. These look much more comfortable than the WD.
The U series of Allis Chalmers tractors was one of the most under appreciated tractors of the time and offerings by Allis. I can only guess that it was a bit too expensive compared to their WC series. But the U was easily 10 times the machine in comparison, and could handle all chores of row crop work that the lesser WC could do. My folks had them back in the late 40s when starting out farming, only replaced when newer more modern tractors were built.
I would imagine price had a lot to do with it. It's possible that the more nimble WC was more appealing than the clumsy UC. I would much rather run a WC all day. A UC would wear you out!
I have gathered up several of these, and have both motor versions. The one , has a farmer inspired method of power steering. They put a smallish 4 speed transmissionin the steering shaft between the steering wheel and fuel tank. Put it in a lower gear and it makes the steering considerably easier and eliminates kick back to the operator! The other issue was the seat. as original, there's no give or cushion, By adding a joy rider seat from an after market supplier, makes a world of difference. I hope to get back to working on them this year, right now I'm convalessing from a stroke, but getting much better. @@Randys_Relics
I have seen pictures of one with a similar "power steering" set up. The kickback on mine is pretty rough, it's on the list of to-do's. I bought a parts machine late last year and hope to make one nice front end out of the pair. The seats do leave a lot to be desired. Wishing you a speedy recovery!
Randy, I enjoy talking old iron with you. My folks started out together farming in the mid 40 after the war. They had an early U and UC. Both scrapped in the early 60s. I decided I wanted to replace them with some I bought. Recently I bought a few at a Curt Aumann auction in Northern MO. 3 UC's and 1- 1/2 U for on the cheap as the other bidder was a scrapper. The late U parts one was the rear half of the tractor. The rest of it was sold in different lots that went before I got the other part. A lot of difference between the early one with the Continental motor. I hope that a few of them aren't too bad internally. Mostly will need motor and rear tire work. I believe that our local show here in Pinkneyville Illinois next summer is featuring Allis, would like to get one of each running for that event.@@Randys_Relics
There is a long pedal for your left foot that you press downward. The pedal reaches under the final drive housing. The long rof going up the left side of the bell housing is actuation rod.
