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ff316

11-14-2002 09:28:09




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Could someone give me some info on different configurations of VAC's? I have a list of VA, VAC, VAC-14, etc... tub mainly I want to know about steering. For instance, mine has the steering arm that runs along the bottom of the tractor. I know the 50's models had U-joint type steerin with the box up front, correct? I have also seen VAC's with the "chiecken roost" type steering like mine, only the arms off the box and front end were much longer, and the linkage was much higher up on the tractor. Can someone sort this out for me? Thanks! Fireman

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wheat straw

11-15-2002 21:20:50




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 Re: Hey VAC experts... in reply to ff316, 11-14-2002 09:28:09  
fireman,

It's neat to be back on line. in process of a move and been at one place with the computer at another without service. most of what i know comes from a life long association with the fine little VA series tractors. dad and all five of us boys and one brother in law have all owned several of these things, There are at least 10 in the family now. Erb and Brunbaugh say the first tractor without the vc type chicken roost was made in june 1943. My brother has one with a cultivator that shows to be a 44, ser # begins with 48, and it has the roost. We have a 52 and it hase the "u" joint steering like the vac14. Maybe the 44's were built as early as june. anyone know. The first "u" joint steering was at 5570001 in june 51 according to Erb and Brumbaugh. these are great little tractors and have a long lasting eigine. the pto is the weak point. the industrial i think always used the short steering tucked in on the side of the tractor. Hope this helps. Have a great day

Wheat Straw

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ff316

11-16-2002 06:58:05




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 Re: Re: Hey VAC experts... in reply to wheat straw, 11-15-2002 21:20:50  
Thanks for the help! I can't wait to get started on mine. It runs but smokes, I'm going to tear the engine down to see if I can get by with rings, I'll probably go ahead and replace everything though. Have a good one, Fireman



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Les...fortunate

11-14-2002 12:21:05




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 Re: Hey VAC experts... in reply to ff316, 11-14-2002 09:28:09  
Well, I ain't no expert. I'll leave that to wheat straw. Haven't seen him post for a while but he can tell you everything you want to know if you roust him out.
Chicken roost steering was on the oldest ones. VAC11 had one front wheel; -12 two wheels, narrow; -13 non-adjustable wide front, and; -14 adjustable wide front. I think I have them right. Somebody will no doubt correct me if I'm wrong. Also, they can add the years all these things were made.

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ff316

11-15-2002 09:51:20




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 Re: Re: Hey VAC experts... in reply to Les...fortunate, 11-14-2002 12:21:05  
I saw a picture in a book of a 48 VAC with chicken roost steering like a VC. It had some other "different" stuff on it like 12 volt GM alternator and large "insdustrial" type tires like a backhoe. I didn't know if the steering was correct or something cobbled together. Thanks for the help, the VAC's are great little tractors, aren't they?

Take care, Fireman



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C. Amick

11-14-2002 09:51:27




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 Re: Hey VAC experts... in reply to ff316, 11-14-2002 09:28:09  
I'm no expert, but I only know of 2 steering configurations. The one with the steering post in the center of the dash and the offset steering post like the VAC-14's had.



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