Antique Tractors Forum

Peterbilt · Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2010 9:29 pm Post subject: Restoring 49 VAC

Well I decided start redoing my favorite tractor I have. Since now that I have a lot of nothing else better to do.

That the progress I made so far. She may look pretty in the picture but the person I bought it from threw a quick paint job on it about 10 or so years ago. Im going to sand blast it back down to bare metal and start fresh. I do have to split it to replace the gears on the fly wheel. I'll keep updating as I go.
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1031D · Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2010 11:12 pm Post subject:

Looks like a good start to me! Was wondering what is up with the center lift parts from the old style hydraulics with the eagle hitch?? Do you need a ring gear?
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petra79 · Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2010 11:49 pm Post subject:

Looks to be coming apart just fine. Keep the pictures and updates coming.
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Peterbilt · Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2010 1:27 am Post subject:

1031D · Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2010 7:21 am Post subject:

Sounds like something else, there are no syncro rings in that tranny. Sounds like maybe your clutch is not releasing all the way. I might have a good ring gear on a flywheel. I also might have a spare clutch too! All 4 of my VAC's do not grind when shifting unless you are moving. While you are going that far, also check the torque tube bearings as they are almost always bad or out of adjustment.
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Peterbilt · Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2010 3:52 pm Post subject:

When the power is all the way down, I can shift in and out easily. But when I stop to shift and it still in gear, I can quickly shift to the next gear. It just like grind when its in neutral and shift into a gear. It can really irk me sometimes. Ill check the clutch when I get to that part. As for the ring gear, How much would you want for it?
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1940 Ford 9N
1952 Ford 8N
1949 Case VAC
1949 Case DC-4
1939 John Deere B

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1939 Ford 9N
1939 Farmall H
1944 Case VAC
1946 Case VAC

1031D · Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2010 8:09 pm Post subject:

If it's any good(memory fuzzy right now) and I can get it off, or sell you the whole thing, I suppose $30 plus shipping. I did some thinking and some tinkering, and I think your problem is the pilot bearing in the end of the crank, might be chewed up and grabbing the input shaft.
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Peterbilt · Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 3:35 am Post subject:

Took my engine apart a few weeks ago and when I drained the oil I got alot antifreeze that came out with the oil. So I took the head off to see what the cause and my father found two cracks. From the dash forward the are between the first three cylinders D O-O-O O . The dash marks is where the cracks are and they go all the way down to the bottom. Any ideas if it can be fixed or should I make a trip to tractor salvage yard find a other?
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1940 Ford 9N
1952 Ford 8N
1949 Case VAC
1949 Case DC-4
1939 John Deere B

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1939 Ford 9N
1939 Farmall H
1944 Case VAC
1946 Case VAC

1031D · Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 7:52 am Post subject:

If the crack is just on the top deck I would not worry about it, I have one VAC that was cracked top of the deck through the center main bearing, and it would pump oil into the cooling system. Make sure you get a block number VT328, as the older ones are slightly different.
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Peterbilt · Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2010 9:05 pm Post subject:

Update: Im still looking for a block. Seems like all the tractor salvage yards around here cashed in when price of scrap was high. Sad

I had a few peaple tell me to use a 2 or 3 part sealer on it, but I plan to work(playing in the dirt) the tractor. The cracks go all the way down. By next week Im going to pop the pistons and sleeves out to get a better look. Everything else on the tractor is going good Very Happy

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1940 Ford 9N
1952 Ford 8N
1949 Case VAC
1949 Case DC-4
1939 John Deere B

Sold Sad

1939 Ford 9N
1939 Farmall H
1944 Case VAC
1946 Case VAC

1031D · Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2010 11:24 pm Post subject:

I have farm tractors that I farm with that have the blocks cracked on top, does not mean anything in a gas engine head gasket will seal it. I would pull the sleeves and see if it's cracked on the bottom.
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Jhaydeno · Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 1:38 pm Post subject:

If you are still looking for a block call Clair Myers Case on Lake Road in Thomasville, PA - 717 259 0453 - Really old guy has tons of 40's & 50's Case parts in the junk yard.
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Peterbilt · Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 1:54 am Post subject:

Sweet, Thanks
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1940 Ford 9N
1952 Ford 8N
1949 Case VAC
1949 Case DC-4
1939 John Deere B

Sold Sad

1939 Ford 9N
1939 Farmall H
1944 Case VAC
1946 Case VAC

Peterbilt · Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 2:44 am Post subject:

This is were Im at so far.

Does anyone know were I can get one of these seals? Half of the rubber in it was missing and leak like crazy. I know the picture is not the best. Its the seal for the lever that activates the PTO.

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1940 Ford 9N
1952 Ford 8N
1949 Case VAC
1949 Case DC-4
1939 John Deere B

Sold Sad

1939 Ford 9N
1939 Farmall H
1944 Case VAC
1946 Case VAC

1031D · Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 5:48 am Post subject:

The last one I rebuilt had an actual oil seal in it, may have National numbers if needed. Nice progress.
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