[AT] Restore is a Case

[John Hall]

I've got the smaller version of that tractor--mine is a 12-20. Fun machine 
and draws some onlookers.
Here are some highlights about mine.
They didn't use grease fittings but grease cups instead. No oil pan--there 
is a finned plate that bolts to the bottom of the crankcase.  No frame, just 
one big casting. Come to think of it I believe the crankshaft lays in the 
casting. Shaft driven fan. Have to remove the valve cover to oil the 
valves--daily. Differential lock (yes it has one) was engaged by pulling a 
cap off one of the rear wheels and sticking a bolt in a hole/slot. Hand 
clutch. One of the most complicated amnifold systems I've ever layed eyes 
on. Mine is in bad need of a new manifold--they aint' cheap!! Oh, yeah, that 
manifold in front of your face will keep you real warm this time of year. 
And the lack of a brake other than on the belt pulley makes shifting gears 
on a hillside an adventure.

We've got a McCormick-Deering 10-20 about the same vintage---it is far more 
advanced than the Case. Definetly wouldn't mind having another one in the 
set.

John Hall

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lyle Myles" <lyle45859 at roadrunner.com>
To: <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 1:42 PM
Subject: [AT] Restore is a Case


> To any list member that can help me. Some time back I posted to the list
> about wanting information on restoring something different than I have in
> the past. I received several good answers and what I want to restore is a
> Case. I only have one picture of this tractor and I believe it was made in
> the twenty's or no later than the thirty's. The engine sets cross wise in
> the tractor and you can view this tractor at Web Shots,
> http://community.webshots.com/user/lyle45859. Does any one know the year 
> of
> this tractor, if there were many made and are they rare. Any information 
> the
> list can give me on this would be appreciated.
> Lyle Myles
>
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