How to Rebuild and Restore Farm Tractor Engines (Motorbooks Workshop) [Paperback]

Spencer Yost (Author)

Book Description

Series: Motorbooks Workshop | Publication Date: April 10, 2000

From removing your engine to painting and installation, this guide describes how to determine what needs to be rebuilt or replaced, how to rebuild or replace it, and offers recommendations on whether the task should be done by you or by a professional. Yost focuses on the most popular gas-burning 2, 4 and 6-cylinder engines, and includes coverage of diesels, plus a sidebar on LPG-powered tractors. Introduction contains tips on setting-up shop, and suggested tools and equipment. Appendix lists parts suppliers, reference materials, and restoration shops.

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About the Author

Spencer Yost has written several tractor-related books, including How to Rebuild and Restore Farm Tractor Engines and How to Restore Your John Deere 2-Cylinder Tractor, and is the creator of Antique Tractor Internet Services (www.atis.net), the original antique tractor website. A computer-industry consultant by day, he lives in Pfafftown, North Carolina.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: MBI (April 10, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760306613
• ISBN-13: 978-0760306611
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,055,923 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #90 in Books > Professional & Technical > Automotive > Mechanics > Engine

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44 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book for a beginner or experienced mechanic., April 19, 2000

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Harold Shotwell (Reno, NV) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Rebuild and Restore Farm Tractor Engines (Motorbooks Workshop) (Paperback)

Mr. Yost has done a very good job of covering very diverse subject matter. Engine designs are so different in the details that most engine books cover just one model or manufacturer. I found all of the information in the book very interesting and will use most of it between the John Deere I just completed and the Ford I need to do soon.

Between this book and your model-specific service manual, even an inexperienced mechanic should be able to complete a tractor engine.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great engine rebuild book for beginners and experienced alike, January 17, 2008

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Dan - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Rebuild and Restore Farm Tractor Engines (Motorbooks Workshop) (Paperback)

I had never rebuilt any engine before tackling my 1954 Ford NAA. This book was invaluable in stepping me through every system - what was important and what was not so critical. Not only does it go through every engine components in detail, it covers the auxilary systems as well such as the fuel and cooling systems. It does more than tell you the "what", it also tells you the "why" as well and is filled with sidebar tips and tricks on how to do it right the first time. Since that engine, I have now rebuilt two Ford 8N engines and am currently working on a 1939 9N - I still pull this book out constantly.

I don't write reviews often - this book is worth getting the word out on. You simply will not be dissapointed acquiring this book for your referernce and will get much more than your monies worth.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential handbook for tractor engine rebuild, November 20, 2005

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J. M. Fay (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Rebuild and Restore Farm Tractor Engines (Motorbooks Workshop) (Paperback)

This book is the essential companion to your tractor manual for rebuilding your tractor engine. Great descriptions, good photos, all the tips and tricks you need to rebuild your engine start to finish. Helpful ideas about when to send parts out for machining or refurbishing. I couldn't have done my engine without this. Highly recommended, best money you will spend.