[Farmall] degreaser/paint remover, SN question

[John Hall]

The late John Hamnik (SEL member) may have had a list with the 1905 numbers. 
I think he is the one who dated my engine for me. We were also able to date 
it by the plain inspection/handhole cover.

John Hall

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Justin Weber" <jweber77 at charter.net>
To: <farmall at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Saturday, September 06, 2008 9:28 PM
Subject: Re: [Farmall] degreaser/paint remover, SN question


>I have a copy of the serial list.  just reply with the complete serial
> number (prefix & suffix if present).   The list is in the IH/McCormick
> Deering Engines book by Alan King.   All the serial lists I have seen
> exclude the 1905 serials (I own an 05), and go as high as 1917 depending
> on the type of engine (denoted by prefix/suffix)
>
> .
>
> Anthony Flint wrote:
>
>>Thought I'd share some success I've had...
>>
>>My dad and brother make bio-diesel from used cooking oil.  The main
>>by-product of this process is glycerine.  I'm re-restoring a 1907 Famous 
>>2hp
>>Pumping Engine and needed to remove the paint with as gentle a
>>process/product as possible.
>>
>>30 gallons of glycerine in a plastic barrel worked great and quick.  Parts
>>soaked for as little as 24hrs, as long as 4 days, came out with grease and
>>paint softened quite nicely.  Lined the parts up on the driveway and hosed
>>them down with a pressure washer.  No dust, no wire brushing, no
>>sandblasting...
>>
>>
>>And now a question:  I've been trying (without success) to find the serial
>>number list for this engine ( 2hp vertical).  I seem to remember a bit 
>>about
>>records being destroyed in a fire, but even with that at some point I've
>>seen a list... any hints?
>>
>>Thanks!
>>Tony
>>
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