farmall super c

[charlesdcdr]

I got a farmall super c that's been sitting in my mothers barn for over 15 years. I've been taking my time on it. I'm going to restore it eventually, but it occurred to me that it may require leaded gas. Does anybody know if it would be ok to just use 87 octain fuel in it or do have to put a lead additive in the gas? Right now the tank is clean and dry. I figure it leaked out the sediment bowl while it sat idle. Also my brother converted it to a 12 volt system but he has 2 wires coming off the alternator. One to the coil for some reason. Any ideas and help are appreciated. Thanks Charlie.

 

[Clint S]

You can run 87 in it with no issues. The wiring is hard to know without knowing what alternator it is and how all the wiring is done. Also is it mag or distributor.
I am not sure if they will load but here is wiring.
Farmall Tractor Wiring Diagrams Photos by farmallbob | Photobucket

 

[Soundguy]

if it is a 3 wire common delco 10si alt. #2 can jump to the charge stud. charge stud thru ammeter to battery.. and #1 thru a 168 or 194 lamp to the side of the key switch going to the coil. if a mag ignition.. then you can get creative with the #1 line.. even hooking it to a lamp switch..e tc..

I'm not sure of the C.. but I know all fords left the factory with hardened exhaust valve seats. many tractors did ..

Tetra ethyl lead was added to low octane fuel as an octane modifier. any properties as a valve lube were secondary.

forget a lead substitute... they just make sellers rich.

IF you wanted upper cyl lube.. you have many options from lucas to MMO.

I run nothing special in my C.... or H.. or any of my tractors that are gassers..

 

[Clint S]

if it is a 3 wire common delco 10si alt. #2 can jump to the charge stud. charge stud thru ammeter to battery.. and #1 thru a 168 or 194 lamp to the side of the key switch going to the coil. if a mag ignition.. then you can get creative with the #1 line.. even hooking it to a lamp switch..e tc..

I'm not sure of the C.. but I know all fords left the factory with hardened exhaust valve seats. many tractors did ..

Tetra ethyl lead was added to low octane fuel as an octane modifier. any properties as a valve lube were secondary.

forget a lead substitute... they just make sellers rich.

IF you wanted upper cyl lube.. you have many options from lucas to MMO.

I run nothing special in my C.... or H.. or any of my tractors that are gassers..

Soundguy hit it good. With the wiring and gas. I have a 200, which replaced the c. I even run a bit of leftover mixed (2stroke) every now and then with no real issues.

 

[charlesdcdr]

Thanks for all the replies. They were very helpful. Can't wait to dig in and get it running.

 

[DJ54]

I usually run the mid-grade gas in both my Super C's, and other tractors, especially the 656 when making hay. It did make a difference on fouling plugs. Bulk gas dealer told a buddy of mine there is less ethanol added. Both get a dash of MMO occasionally, and the one not used as much gets a shot of Stabil. All get the Seafoam treatment several times a year.

 

[Soundguy]

seafoam is good stuff with todays JUNKY GAS...

 

[charlesdcdr]

Just an update on the tractor, I got it running. Even though the battery won't take a charge, I was able to get it started by cranking it. At first it flooded out, but after cleaning the oil canister on the air cleaner and replacing the oil it started. The carb. was dripping, fixed that. Hydraulics didn't work, fixed that. The radiator needed a gallon and half, then was leaking out the over flow, a new radiator cap fixed that. Well on my way, now I'm saving up for a 3pt. conversion so I can get a blade for pushing snow, and a rear mower. It's turning in to a fun and satisfying project. Charlie Reder.

 

[Soundguy]

i love my lil C

 

[Clint S]

I have found they will leak out the overflow if they are too full. Mine is usually an inch from the top. Be careful on the 3pt conversion. I would not get the one that bolts to the belt pulley as the casting imho is not strong enough.

 

[Beekeeper5]

I have been looking for a tractor for working my garden, getting to old to fight the tiller . I have a 484 but I think the tires may be to wide for the bean rows. Been looking for Farmall H or super c, and know next to nothing about either . From what I have seen at sales and such the none of the c's have a hydraulic lift, is that right? I have a cultivator that will work only it needs to have a lift. Any advice?

 

[Soundguy]

My C has the hyds and small arms on the sides of the tractor.

I also fabbed up a light duty 3pt hitch to lift a rear cultivator.

http://photos.yesterdaystractors.com/gallery/uptest/a53403.jpg

http://photos.yesterdaystractors.com/gallery/uptest/a60436.jpg

http://photos.yesterdaystractors.com/gallery/uptest/a60434.jpg



ps.. for small garden work.. get a C/SC the H is MUCH bigger

http://photos.yesterdaystractors.com/gallery/uptest/a59693.jpg

 

[Beekeeper5]

I would like a Super c or a C but rarely do you see one for sale in my area. There is a auction near here next week with 3 H,s listed. An H sold at a sale I went to yesterday for $500. Before the sale I was looking at it and the owner said it ran great, all I had to do was pull out the plugs and add some penetrating oil to unstick the engine and it would be fine. I had to pass.

 

[Looking4new]

My C has the hyds and small arms on the sides of the tractor.

I also fabbed up a light duty 3pt hitch to lift a rear cultivator.

http://photos.yesterdaystractors.com/gallery/uptest/a53403.jpg

http://photos.yesterdaystractors.com/gallery/uptest/a60436.jpg

http://photos.yesterdaystractors.com/gallery/uptest/a60434.jpg



ps.. for small garden work.. get a C/SC the H is MUCH bigger

http://photos.yesterdaystractors.com/gallery/uptest/a59693.jpg

That sure looks like my old C, right down to the GM alternator.....I sold mine in 2012 to a guy from Owen Sound,ON.

 

[Soundguy]

This one didn't even have an alt when I got it, just a rigged up pulley and no battery either, leaked oil out the missing crank seal about a quart a minute... But I got her cheap, was a fun project even counting breaking the 75$crank pully it to replace the 5$ seal

 

[Looking4new]

When I got mine the guy I got it from said that you work it until noon, shut it off and when you start up after lunch add about a gallon of water to it and work for the rest of the day....All on about 5 gallons of gas.
I checked out the cooling system and loaded it up with 50/50 E-glycol and water and it never used any coolant after that. It was a good little machine.




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[DJ54]

If you can find one with Fast Hitch, you can get tongs to fit in the 2 receivers, and add a top link mount, which usually comes as a kit, to convert to a 3 pt hitch system that's not exactly perfect, but does work.

Here is one, maybe further than you care to travel, or more then you want to spend, but includes tractor, and implements. 1957 farmall super C with implements Doesn't say if it's Fast Hitch though, but apparently does need some work. Mounted implements take an hour or so to mount. And the cultivators can take fingers off, as there are many pinch points.

I have 2 Super C's with Fast Hitch, and more then several FH implements. Just a pretty handy set up. Implements can be hard to find, and expensive at times. Other times, they can be useless to others that don't have it., and come cheap. Just need to be in the right place, at the right time.

You can also look for 200's, and 230's.

If you like to search Craigslist, click on this link. I already set it up with your zip code, and set it to 100 mile radius. To do a further radius search, just increase the mileage. "Farmall Super C" on SearchTempest

 

[DJ54]

If you can find one with Fast Hitch, you can get tongs to fit in the 2 receivers, and add a top link mount, which usually comes as a kit, to convert to a 3 pt hitch system that's not exactly perfect, but does work.

Here is one, maybe further than you care to travel, or more then you want to spend, but includes tractor, and implements. 1957 farmall super C with implements Doesn't say if it's Fast Hitch though, but apparently does need some work. Mounted implements take an hour or so to mount. And the cultivators can take fingers off, as there are many pinch points.

I have 2 Super C's with Fast Hitch, and more then several FH implements. Just a pretty handy set up. Implements can be hard to find, and expensive at times. Other times, they can be useless to others that don't have it., and come cheap. Just need to be in the right place, at the right time.

You can also look for 200's, and 230's.

If you like to search Craigslist, click on this link. I already set it up with your zip code, and set it to 100 mile radius. To do a further radius search, just increase the mileage. "Farmall Super C" on SearchTempest

 

[DJ54]

If you can find one with Fast Hitch, you can get tongs to fit in the 2 receivers, and add a top link mount, which usually comes as a kit, to convert to a 3 pt hitch system that's not exactly perfect, but does work.

Here is one, maybe further than you care to travel, or more then you want to spend, but includes tractor, and implements. 1957 farmall super C with implements Doesn't say if it's Fast Hitch though, but apparently does need some work. Mounted implements take an hour or so to mount. And the cultivators can take fingers off, as there are many pinch points.

I have 2 Super C's with Fast Hitch, and more then several FH implements. Just a pretty handy set up. Implements can be hard to find, and expensive at times. Other times, they can be useless to others that don't have it., and come cheap. Just need to be in the right place, at the right time.

You can also look for 200's, and 230's.

If you like to search Craigslist, click on this link. I already set it up with your zip code, and set it to 100 mile radius. To do a further radius search, just increase the mileage. "Farmall Super C" on SearchTempest

 

[beard1]

I have 1951 super c, run regular gas in her does just fine.