AC IB, (was Re: [AT] Some ads from the 3/26 Lancaster Farming

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Mon Mar 28 06:04:54 PST 2005


The B is a pretty tough little tractor. Wear items that I am aware of are the 
usual things that get abused like sheet metal, axle pivot bushings, gears in 
the transmission and final drives, etc.

Phil

----- Original Message -----
>From    : Mike Sloane <mikesloane at verizon.net>
Sent    : Sun, 27 Mar 2005 16:35:52 -0500
To      : Antique tractor email discussion group <at at lists.antique-
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Subject : AC IB, (was Re: [AT] Some ads from the 3/26 Lancaster Farming

>I guess then the question becomes: is that particular tractor worth the 
money the seller has it advertised for? Certainly the idea of a cab 
equipped tractor with hydraulic plow and lights is attractive for those 
of us who have to move snow in inclement weather. But I guess it would 
depend on the condition of the tractor, what the "cab" looks like, etc.

My offer still stands to take a look at it for anyone who is seriously 
considering buying. Also, assuming that you are familiar with AC 
tractors, you need to tell me what special AC problems to look for.

Mike

Phil Auten wrote:
> Mike,
> The IB is basically a regular A-C B with the final drives rotated 
> forward 90°. The front axle is unique to the IB with the short
> pivot tubes to get it lower like the rear, but the bushings are the same 
> as the regular B. Engine, transmission, clutch and
> related parts are the same as the regular B, but the torque tube is 
> different (shorter, I think). Rear fenders are unique as well.
> As long as the "different" parts aren't broken or otherwise damaged, 
> parts are not a problem. There are two different types
> of IBs out there. The normal IB has a 6"-8" channel iron frame around 
> the engine area and the other does not. The one without
> the frame is often referred to as an "Orchard B". Other than the frame, 
> they are pretty much the same.
> I would go for it in a "New York Minute" if I had the money.
> 
> Phil
> 
> At 09:12 AM 3/27/05, you wrote:
> 
>> That does indeed sound tempting. The number is unlisted, but it is in 
>> the Belvidere exchange, which puts it right on the Delaware River just 
>> a little south of the Bethlehem/Easton area.
>>
>> My Guide tells me that the IB was made from 1938-1958, but the numbers 
>> made each year appear to be small. I am not much acquainted with Allis 
>> Chalmers, except having seen the ones that Cecil Monson has and Roger 
>> Welsch has written about. From images found with a Google search, it 
>> is definitely a small ("Cub/Pony" size) tractor, not something that I 
>> would want to use for clearing my road. I wonder if the cab is some 
>> kind of plywood and plastic sheet monster or a real fitted cab. The 
>> problem with this model is that I suspect that any needed parts are 
>> going to be hard to find and expensive.
>>
>> If anyone is serious about this machine and is in contact with the 
>> seller, I can take a ride over, kick the tires, and take some digital 
>> images. We are expecting 2" of rain on Monday, but the rest of the 
>> week may not be all that bad.
>>
>> Mike
> 

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Mike Sloane







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