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

[Ben Wagner]

That's a very helpful picture!  Thanks for letting me know.  The one I'm
looking at received a coat of paint, so hopefully the number is still
readable.  Is that your tractor?

Ben Wagner

On Fri, Jul 29, 2011 at 9:27 AM, Milo <milo at milosmachineshed.com> wrote:

> On 7/29/2011 8:23 AM, Ben Wagner wrote:
> > 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
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>
> Ben, here is a good pic of the location
> http://milosmachineshed.com/gallery/McCormick-Deering/IMG_3922
>
> --
> Peace
> Milo
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