[AT] Farmall A casting failure

[joehardy at epix.net]

Thanks Mark; however; I have a source for these parts from a bearing supplier not associated with a IH dealer. Thanks again for the offer!  Joe H.
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From: "Mark Greer" <markagreer at embarqmail.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, October 5, 2010 9:02:13 AM
Subject: Re: [AT] Farmall A casting failure

If you have IH numbers or numbers off the old bearings and seals I can 
probably help you with them for FAR less than the dealer.
Mark Greer

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From: <joehardy at epix.net>
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Sent: Monday, October 04, 2010 10:20 PM
Subject: [AT] Farmall A casting failure


>
>
> I recently discovered a broken final drive casting on left hand side of my 
> tractor. That casting contains the gearing between the transmission & the 
> rear tire. As I was removing it, I discovered the bottom two stud bolts 
> fastening the casting to the transmission was totally loose. the next two 
> stud bolts above that were broken off inside the transmission casting. The 
> top of the casting was broken causing the whole rear wheel assembly to be 
> cocked outward. I found a used casting at Marshall Machinery's junk yard. 
> He told me that this was somewhat common to the A's. I'd suggest that 
> everyone who has an "A" to check all those bolts that fasten the final 
> drive casting to the transmission to be sure they are tight. Be sure to 
> check those two bolts directly underneath the casting. They are tough to 
> see because you have to crawl right underneath to see them. I have the 
> used casting cleaned & existing, rusted parts removed. I was lucky to 
> remove the broken stud bolts without damaging the internal threads. I'm 
> ready to order replacement bearings & seals. The original gears & shafts 
> are ok. Kind of a lengthy job!
>
> Joe Hardisky
>
> Ryman Farm Dallas, PA
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