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gdb · Jul 30, 2015

I have a friend with an H, #FBH321598X1. Question is: What do the letters FBH mean? What does the X1 mean? Thanks for any help on these questions.

Andrew Z · Jul 30, 2015

FBH = Farmall H

X1 = High compression gasoline engine

Andrew

gdb · Jul 30, 2015

Thank You Andrew

rustyfarmall · Jul 30, 2015

Anybody know why IH chose "FBK" for the prefix on an M?

fastfarmall · Jul 30, 2015

Good question, the F=Farmall the B is unknown to me,The H @ M is for appropriate tractor.I am sure they had a reason.

FBH44 · Jul 30, 2015

If you look under the No. 1 spark plug you'll see a raised boss, with the engine number stamped on it. It should be the same number. MIght be different if you have a replacement engine. That number ought to be a 1949 model. You can verify that, if you can find a numbered 1/2" x 3" raised label, cast in the heavier cast iron parts. Might read something like *4*12*S* which means that piece wsa cast at the foundry April 12, 1949. S means 1949.

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