John Deere Spitfire
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Printed Date: January-23-2025 at 5:17pm
Topic: John Deere Spitfire
Posted By: gn6027
Subject: John Deere Spitfire
Date Posted: January-09-2010 at 7:42pm
Here's my son on our '78 JD Spitfire:
We've been riding the heck out of it the last couple of weeks with all the snow here in NE Ohio. Funny story... I've had this sled for 15 years, and every year I pull it out of the barn, and with a couple shots of ether, it starts right up. Well, not so lucky this year. Since I've NEVER had the carb apart, I decided it must be sludged up with 2-cycle oil & who-knows-what. To my surprise, it was clean as a whistle, but I found the needle was stuck. But more surprising, the needle was in upside down!!! The needle has a spring loaded pin on the end that was about the same size as the port in the carb body, so it must have done and OK job of sealing for the last 15 years. Anyway, I put the needle back into the carb in the right direction, adjusted the float, and she runs better than she ever has. I can't wait till spring so I can put this back in the barn for another 9 months... Glen ------------- GN6027 http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2562 - 1987 Ski Nautique 2001 |
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Posted By: davidg
Date Posted: January-09-2010 at 8:41pm
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Very cool snowmobile! I am a big John Deere fan. I grew up in central Indiana driving everything from JD Model A two cylinders to air-conditioned 4840's. Deere makes fine equipment. Your sled is a nice example of classic Green.
One of these days I would like to find a 4020 like my dad had on our farm and restore it. Just need more room, time....and money 
Nothing like classic Ford trucks, classic John Deere's AND classic Correct Crafts. |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: January-09-2010 at 10:13pm
Obviously it didnt hurt performance too badly, but I was convinced I was going to pick up a few rpm/mph with my "restrictor plate" out of there when I put it back together right. I didn't. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
gn6027 wrote:Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: January-10-2010 at 2:38am
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Hard to believe your son is that big.
As is the case with all you and your Dad's stuff...the sled is beautiful. Funny story. I wouldn't know if something like that was upside down or not. Always cool to see ya on Glen...hi to all for me and Patti. john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: gn6027
Date Posted: January-10-2010 at 11:41am
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David, I'm a member of the LaGrange Engine Club (www.lagrangeengineclub.com), and currently have a '45 JD H that I bought from the daughter of the original owner. I've also had a '44 JD B. Acutally, the H is my wife's... it was a Christmas present for her one year. ;) My newest tractor is a '52 Ferguson, and is the workhorse around the house. I wasn't raised on the farm, but I've taken a liking to the older technology (simple & robust).
75, Amazing it ran so well, but again, the robustness of the older technology. Don't get me wrong, I embrace state-of-the-art, but I like to keep things simple whenever possible and where it makes sense. John, He's 13 now, and taller than his Mom. Looks like he's hitting a growth spurt right now as well. The sled is a 20-footer... it looks better from 20-foot away, but it runs well, and has been very reliable. (knock on wood) I don't take if out of our yard for a number of reasons, but mostly so if it breaks, I can walk back to the house to get warm!! Give Patti our best as well. Hope to see you guys this summer. Glen ------------- GN6027 http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2562 - 1987 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: January-10-2010 at 10:31pm
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Are you kidding? 13....how the heck did that happen?
john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: RainDog
Date Posted: January-17-2010 at 1:21pm
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My family had a bunch of John Deere sleds back in the day:
1976 Liquifier 1978 Spitfire 1982 Liquifier Raiders, TrailTwisters, etc. Neat stuff. That Spitfire was a fun sled. Very light. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1868&sort=&pagenum=1 - 62 Classic http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5242&sort=&pagenum=1 - 2002 Super Air |