[Farmall] AC-B "torque tube" Farmall A/B/C ???

[Jim Becker]

True statement.

Jim Becker        jim.becker at verizon.net

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "RJK.Sr" <Farmall at riverview.net>
To: <farmall at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2004 10:26 AM
Subject: [Farmall] AC-B "torque tube" Farmall A/B/C ???


> I've had a interest in IH/Farmalls most of my life an have more then
> a couple books on tractors, especially IH/Farmalls.    Don't ever
> remember reading about any patented problems between AC & IH
> regarding the torque tube.... 
> 
> I picked up the statement below off a compact tractor board and
> an wonder if there is any validity to it.   I can't think of a more 
> knowledgeable group to ask then those at ATIS...  
> 
> > "The AC-B used a "torque tube" from the clutch to the tranny, an
> > inegral part of the frame/chassis of the tractor. The Farmall A/B/C 
> > had the same setup, albeit a year or two later. IH paid royalties to
> > AC for it. It allows that slender center section, for good 
> > visibility when cultivating". 
> 
> Thanks in advance
> RJK Sr.  (Richard)
>