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    53 jubilee stalling

    i have a 53 jubilee. after plowing for some time, the tractor seems to be running wrong. when i give it gas, it wants to shut off. also, when i let off the clutch to move, the tractor lags then jumps in or sometimes shuts off. the spark plugs seem to be fine. i took the drain off the bottom of...
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    ford jubilee

    does a 53 ford jubilee share a common sump for trans, hyd, and rear end fluid? i can only break loose the angled cap below the seat. the guy i bought it from told me they share a common sump, but i fail to see why there would be 3 caps if it does. also, where do you check the trans fluid? i see...
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    front tires jubilee

    on a 53 ford jubilee, are the front tires supposed to wobble alot when on the road in 4th gear? i am really new to owning a tractor so i dont know. i dont really notice any problem with it other than it shakes the steering wheel alot to where i have to slow down. thanks
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    plow

    i havent used a plow a whole lot. today, i was plowing- with double bottom 14 in plow. all of a sudden, the angle piece of steel is almost bent in half. any suggestions on how this may happen so i can avoid the hassle again? thanks
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    stupid ?

    i feel like this is kinda stupid, but i must ask since i am new to operating a tractor- well all farm equip. I have a '53 ford jubilee. when i am bushogging, i go from reverse to forward and back numerous times. When I am switching gears, it almost always grinds. Am I trying to shift too fast...
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    jubilee draft control

    i have a 53 ford jubilee. what position on the draft control lever does what?
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    price for plow

    what is a decent price for a 14 inch double plow?
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    looking at 53 jubilee

    i have never owned a tractor before, and am looking at a 1953 ford golden jubilee. it appears to be taken well care of, just a little faded paint. the description describes a machine with 100% compression in all cylinders, new guages, new brakes, new akle seals, new points, and new lower arm...
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    Buying Advice  buying first time

    i have never owned a tractor before, and am looking at a 1953 ford golden jubilee. it appears to be taken well care of, just a little faded paint. the description describes a machine with 100% compression in all cylinders, new guages, new brakes, new akle seals, new points, and new lower arm...
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