[Farmall] Fw: Re: H Acquired, Now the interesting part

[E. John Puckett]

plate riveted to the left side of the bell housing.

Cliff Preston wrote:
> Guy,  Where do I find the chassis serial number?
>
> Cliff
>
> --- On Thu, 10/23/08, Guy Fay <fayguyma at execpc.com> wrote:
> From: Guy Fay <fayguyma at execpc.com>
> Subject: Re: [Farmall] H Acquired, Now the interesting part
> To: "'Farmall/IHC mailing list'" <farmall at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Date: Thursday, October 23, 2008, 10:03 PM
>
> If it is truly a 1946, the engine serial number should match the chassis
> serial number if it has the original block. You can also date the tractor
> with the foundry date codes on the tractor.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: farmall-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
> [mailto:farmall-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Cliff
> Preston
> Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 8:13 PM
> To: farmall at lists.antique-tractor.com
> Subject: [Farmall] H Acquired, Now the interesting part
>
> Hello all,  I've been a subscriber on this list for years, but to now have
> not written.  I just acquired a 1946 (according to seller, serial number is
> missing).  It's on 12v coil ignition.  Runs pretty well, but is not
> terribly
> close to original at this point.  I am not planning to restore this, but
> plan to use it as a working tractor.  That said, I do want to get it back to
> original equipment as time and finances permit.
>
> A couple of things out of the gate.
>
> 1)  There is a leak on the right side of the main frame/differential
> housing.  Not too bad, but would like to resolve.  How involved is pulling
> the axle and housing?   Where can one find suitable gaskets?  If nothing
> else I will replace the fluid as it has water contamination.  I can always
> save the major work for later.
>
> 2)  There is a pair of brake bands on Ebay right now for $107.00.  Is that
> reasonable?  I need to replace the brake on the left side since it is
> marginal at best.
>
> Thanks for any feedback/input.
>
> As a footnote, I have been trying to track down an H for years, but few show
> up in North Florida.  I still hope to seek another one to restore or that is
> restored as soon as my tractor fund recovers from this round.
>
> Cliff
>
>
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