[Farmall] Images of Jim Moran's McCormick Deering 10-20, etc.

[Jim Becker]

These 2 observations taken together might suggest that a new manifold was 
installed some time after 1929.

Jim Becker        jim.becker at verizon.net

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Subject: [Farmall] Images of Jim Moran's McCormick Deering 10-20, etc.

> But the main reason I question the model year, is the exhaust positioning. 
> In mid year 1929, they re-positioned that exhaust  pipe. For the earlier 
> models it  ran back through the fuel tank support stand and then turned 90 
> degrees to face outward. There was no cut out in the side curtain. The 
> tractors produced in late 29 and thereafter had the bottom rear of the 
> left side curtain cut out to accommodate the rerouting of that exhaust 
> pipe. From the picture, I can't see the lower portion of your side curtain 
> as it is turned upside down, but the exhaust pipe is plainly visible and 
> looks to be the later style.

> I would also add that the intake and exhaust manifolds appear to be in 
> excellent shape, which is a tremendous plus in the preservation of your 
> tractor.