[AJD] Mystery JD 4 cyl.

[Duane Larson]

Richard,
Going through some of my literature today, and it appears that style gas 
tank was also used with a Lycoming 26 hp engine on the JD Windrow Pick-Up 
Press built around 1936-38 (today we call 'em hay balers).  So, if the 
manifold does not have Hercules cast in, perhaps it could be a Lycoming from 
a baler.
Duane Larson

----- Original Message ----- 
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> Richard,
> I think the gas tank (and engine) are from an early JD combine.  I have a 
> collection of combine literature but it will take some looking to figure 
> it out.  It is NOT a JD engine - they used various brands on their early 
> combines, but the gas tanks looked like that.  Is there any hint - casting 
> name or numbers - that would help pin the engine down?  Of course, someone 
> may know and that would be great!
>
> Hmm - a quick check shows a similar gas tank on the JD No. 7 8-ft combine. 
> It used a Hercules IXB 4 cylinder engine with an eight gallon gas tank. 
> The engine manifold has Hercules cast into it.  As I recall the gas tanks 
> were painted red.
> Duane Larson
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Richard Strobel" <Richard_Strobel7 at msn.com>
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>
>> Howdy all:
>>  Can anyone ID this engine and possible provide some info on it?  This is 
>> for a new acquaintance Kenn K.
>>
>> http://community.webshots.com/photo/60686285/533623620kbMQHu
>>
>> and hit next for another pix.
>>
>> TIA
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