Keep Vintage Tractors Working for Years: 1951 Ford Tractor Parts
Many farmers depend on vintage tractors to till and manage their land. These are workhorse vehicles that are reliable and have quality parts. Still, after decades of use, you sometimes may need to replace some components, especially with the warm weather seasons on their way. Fortunately, there are various OEM and aftermarket tractor parts that you can use to keep your 1951 Massey Ferguson running like the day you purchased it from spring through fall. These also work well for secondhand vehicles; you can find all the parts you need and also find things like service manuals.
How does the water pump ensure that my tractor runs?An often overlooked part of a tractor is the water pump, but it’s a vital component that helps keep the engine cooled. The water pump uses water to push the radiator's coolant to the engine and back to the radiator. This consistent flow of coolant removes radiant energy from around the engine and disperses it so that it doesn’t overheat. Once it arrives again at the radiator, the heat is transferred into the environment.
Without the water pump, coolant would remain in one part of your engine’s system and your tractor would overheat, which would cause damage to your tractor and potential burns to the operator. For this reason, you should always maintain your water pump. If you think it’s no longer working correctly, you can easily find parts for John Deere tractors from 1951 so that you can efficiently cool it.
Why do some people convert the tractor’s battery system?By default, most vintage tractors from the '40s and '50s came with a six-volt system. This is good, but these systems tend to shorten the battery life to about three years. For this reason, some owners perform a 12-volt conversion that greatly increases the battery life of their vintage tractors. Fortunately, one of the more convenient 1951 ford tractor parts and components is a 12-volt conversion kit. These include 12-volt alternators and generators as well as the wires you need for the conversion.
There are several advantages to this:
- The battery will last longer – With a 6-volt battery, you’ll get anywhere from one to three years of life. With a 12-volt system, this is extended greatly. In many cases, you can expect anywhere from a five to seven-year lifespan.
- Better performance – 12-volt vintage tractors tend to have brighter headlights and start faster than their factory systems.
- Ease of use – You can jumpstart a tractor with a 12-volt system with a standard automobile. Also, since you’ll be using an alternator rather than a generator, you’ll have a much more reliable charging system for your tractor.
One of the better features of these tractors is how versatile they can be. Many of the 1951 farmall tractor parts are designed to be replaced when needed. Despite this ease of replacement, they are also designed sturdily so that they last through many spring and summer growing seasons. On the aftermarket, you can also find several components that include:
- Carburetors and engine parts
- Tractor ignitions
- Power steering conversion kits
- Oil covers
- Body components
- Temperature gauges for the engine