What model is my Farmall? Model H?

(quoted from post at 14:42:01 07/29/18) Trying to figure out what model my single front tire Farmalll is and what year it was made.
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Sorry I forgot to add the photo. Where can I find the serial number? I removed the front tire to replace the rotting one for new one.
 
The serial tag should be right there on the bell housing on the left-hand side, below the air cleaner. I tried to zoom in on your picture but can't see it. It could have been painteded over.
 
(quoted from post at 15:02:14 07/29/18) The serial tag should be right there on the bell housing on the left-hand side, below the air cleaner. I tried to zoom in on your picture but can't see it. It could have been painteded over.

There are no numbers ob the left side below the air cleaner on the bell housing. There are two small holes in that location which may have held a plate on with serial number? On the right side of the bell housing is a metal plate held on by rivets that has the following numbers: 11 12 D
The motor has the following serial number on the right side on the block below the head: FBH 30787

Does this help?
 
If the engine serial matched the tractor serial number and sometimes they did, then it is a 1940 model.
 
Are you sure its a D on that "tag" you found. Farmalls have date codes like that on castings(yours would translate as Nov 12....) Then "D" would be a 1934 or repeat in 1958, both out of range for an H. It could be a "O" or "R" that are 45 and 48 respectively. Try to find a few more of these "tags" on other cast parts(platform, belt pulley gear box, ....), the more around the same year makes it that year.
 
The "FBH" designation indicates "H" model. The serial number 30787 indicates made in 1940. The 11-12-D does not quite jibe. The 11-12 indicates that part was cast on the 11th of December. However the D is confusing. For a 1940 model the letter date should be a "J". The "D" is supposed to indicate 1934, but that is not supposed to be possible. So the letter I dunno.
 
(quoted from post at 17:17:52 07/29/18) The "FBH" designation indicates "H" model. The serial number 30787 indicates made in 1940. The 11-12-D does not quite jibe. The 11-12 indicates that part was cast on the 11th of December. However the D is confusing. For a 1940 model the letter date should be a "J". The "D" is supposed to indicate 1934, but that is not supposed to be possible. So the letter I dunno.

It appears I was wrong about the "D". It must be an O or a zero. It is round and even so it is not a D.
 
If you're absolutely sure that number reads FBH-307XX five digits, then that engine's a 1940. If it's possible there's another digit in there someplace, faded away, or mis-struck, or beat up, then it would be very different. If you're sure it is XX-XX-D, then that part was cast in 1934. However the H's were first made in 1939. So it doesnt quite fit.
There was an overall IHC numbering system, starting with A in 1931. For example, J was 1940, Q was 1947, you can write it down and figure. The XX-XX-X system applied to the different larger tractor parts, for example the rear axles, the transmission housing, etc. Look around and see if you can see other numbers.
 
(quoted from post at 23:57:38 07/29/18) If you're absolutely sure that number reads FBH-307XX five digits, then that engine's a 1940. If it's possible there's another digit in there someplace, faded away, or mis-struck, or beat up, then it would be very different. If you're sure it is XX-XX-D, then that part was cast in 1934. However the H's were first made in 1939. So it doesnt quite fit.
There was an overall IHC numbering system, starting with A in 1931. For example, J was 1940, Q was 1947, you can write it down and figure. The XX-XX-X system applied to the different larger tractor parts, for example the rear axles, the transmission housing, etc. Look around and see if you can see other numbers.

I am certain that the engine is marked FBH 30787. I am now certain the other numbers on the right hand side are: 11 12 O and further towards the rear of the tractor on the transmission housing is: 6 12 J other numbers closer towards the seat appear to be 8276-DC. Hope this resolves it. It seems clear this model H is from 1940. Thanks for all the help!
 

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