Newbie with couple questions ..

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MikeSparrow40
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Newbie with couple questions ..

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Hi,

I'm restoring my 1950 TED20 that I've owned for 45 years. I used to use it for carting pig manure when I kept pigs and then straw carting at harvest time but since going out of livestock in 1998 the poor old Fergie has languished outside for most of that subsequent time.

Now decided to restore it back to a nice, but not concours condition .

Like many I guess, it has had a few replacement bits over the years, the major bit being a replacement engine which is a 1953 engine. Also converted to 12v electrics. This was done before I acquired it.

Two things .. 1st easy ... what is the recommended grade oil to use ?

2nd not so .. I'm presuming it has had some front end replacement as it has the front hubs with the 63.50 outer diameter inner bearings !! I note these are more expensive for the inner bearing alone compared to the more common 62mm bearing available as a full kit. The chassis number does not correspond with the group that these bigger bearing hubs were fitted to ?!

Am I right in thinking that you can't change just the hubs for the 62mm type as the stub axles are also different diameter ??

Hoping someone can help or advise :)
Sandy.
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Re: Newbie with couple questions ..

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Hi Mike
The Engine oil when the tractor was new would be Shell tractor oil 40 as one make.
Your other question as far as I can see there are 2 sizes of bearings listed and only 1 size of stub axle listed.
Sandy.
MikeSparrow40
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Hi Sandy,

Thanks for your reply

So straight 40 is the oil to use. I did read that some use 30 which is a bit thinner I guess.

Interesting that only one stub is used, maybe it is therefore possible to use hub with the more standard size 62mm bearings.

Here's a pic of the tractor as of today !!
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Sandy.
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Hi Mike.
Depending on the condition of you engine you may be ok with 30 grade. The other thing I would check if you haven't already done it, is remove the steel suction filter from the side of the sump and make sure it's clean. Picture looks good your making progress.
Sandy.
MikeSparrow40
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Re: Newbie with couple questions ..

Post by MikeSparrow40 »

Hi Sandy,

Yes, the sump has been off and the filter cleaned out. Rear main seal replaced. Timing gear etc all off and new gaskets / seals where appropriate.

Head has been off and de-coked etc.

Seems that the hub with the smaller outer diameter bearing is possibly not a TE20 stub either as it also has a a smaller inside diameter, although what it is we are not sure.

Looking out for a N/S stub axle now.
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