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

[Milo]

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
> _______________________________________________
> Farmall mailing list
> http://www.antique-tractor.com/mailman/listinfo/farmall
>
>
>
>
>

Ben, here is a good pic of the location
http://milosmachineshed.com/gallery/McCormick-Deering/IMG_3922

-- 
Peace
Milo
milosmachineshed.com