[AJD] Correct B Manifold description

[Robert M. Massengale]

Dean -

I'm not sure it would help you, but I have a '41 all fuel B and will try 
to spot the part number on the manifold if you like.

Mike

Robert M. Massengale
Fredericksburg, Texas 78624

> I friend of mine has asked me to sell a 1949 JD B Manifold (B2179R)
> for him on eBay. He described it as a 1949 "All Fuel" B manifold.
> After studying the B Parts catalog, I'm not sure that is a correct
> description. 
> 
> The Parts catalog shows this manifold used serial # (B183972-B200999)
> whereas a gasoline manifold for the serial number range
> (B96000-B200999) as B2803R. The B2179R manifold ALSO shows as a valid
> sub for B1786R on ser # (B96000-B183971). I'M CONFUSED. 
> 
> Could someone explain this to me so I'm no longer confused? 
> 
> Here is my present thinking. This "all fuel" manifold could be used
> from 1941 models all the way through the later "all fuel" tractors
> through B200999. Which would be in the early part of the 1947 model
> year. B2282R "All Fuel" manifold was used from then on. So I think
> this manifold never was supposed to be on a 1949 B.  Help ????
> 
> Dean A. Van Peursem
> Snohomish, WA 98290
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> storeroom door 
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