[Farmall] McCormick-Deering 10-20 Engine Serial Number

[Ben Wagner]

Good morning,

I am looking for an old McCormick Deering 10-20 tractor, but I can't find
where the serial number for the engine resides.  I have heard that the main
number is on a plaque under the fuel tank, mounted somewhere on the frame;
however, someone said that the plate commonly disappears.   I'm sure someone
has, or had, a 10-20 at some point on this list!  Where is the engine serial
number stamped?

My Great-Great Grandfather made the switch from horses to a
McCormick-Deering 10-20.  He used it to plow, but later it found more work
grinding feed.  His tractor was sold at a sale in 1952 after he died.  I ask
the question about the location of the serial number because I am trying to
identify my Great-Great Grandfather's tractor.  Most likely, he purchased it
from T.P. Byers in Staunton, VA; unfortunately, the business closed when Tom
Byers died.  I'm searching to discover where the sales books are from the
business; if the 10-20 was purchased like I think from T.P. Byers, the
serial number is recorded in the books.  I am looking at a 10-20 tomorrow,
so I am interested in recording the serial numbers for future reference.

Thanks!

Ben Wagner