VAC Project: Need some early help

Hi all:

I just got my newest project home, VAC # 5459267. I believe that makes it a 1950 model ? We had a VAC on the farm in Ohio, so I'm sort of familiar with it's general design and systems, but still have a lot of questions.

I need guidance on the best service manual, parts manual sources for this tractor. Any favorite numbers/Publishers. Sources = Ebay ?

Does anyone know how I can find the nearest Case-IH dealer to Tallahassee, FL ? I did a web search, but it doesn't appear that there are any dealers near me. Anyone have luck ordering parts through the web ?

Last, was the gas tank white ? I thought on our old '48 which was bought new that it was Orange (Flambeau Red).

Thanks in advance for your help in getting me started.

Frank-in-Tallahassee

• F-I-T's webpage.....under construction

1) yes, your tractor is built in 1950

2) Service manuals and parts manuals can be bought here on this website, through a CaseIH dealer or e-bay. the trick is when looking for a parts manual, find one printed closer to the year of manufacture (1949-early 1951) before that they didnt come w/ an eagle hitch, after that they changed a few things like they moved the steering box to the front of the tractor, and the tin was different.

3) the trick is finding a CaseIH dealer that used to be a Case dealer not an IHC dealer. if you go to a dealer that has no knowledge about old Case tractors you get lots of funny looks when asking questions. try searching on e-bay for people selling Case tractors around you and ask them who they deal w/ for parts (trust me. all of us cringe @ the bargains we find down there but it costs too much to ship northward... and there are plenty). the dealer still carries most of the parts but some are obsolete. you can always use NAPA for maintenance parts, i.e. filters, gaskets tune-up stuff, etc.

4) the tank should be orange as well. the rims should be galvanized but Tremclad Aluminum does a pretty job of it.

hope this helps!

mike

We only have one manual for our VAC at the moment-the operators manual, and that was from a dealer I think. It was a Christmas present so I don't really know! Ebay might be a good place too.

Yes, you have a 1950.

The fuel tank should be orange. The only things that aren't orange would be the rims-silver, and various detail parts like distributor, coil, radiator?, etc that are black. I think the exhaust systems were silver as well, but we paint ours black, and it doesn't last anyway!

Have fun with that reliable tractor! We finally have my JD 80 back on its wheels, but still need the ole VAC around to run the brushhog (JD's PTO is not working)! It's the best old tractor we've got for work, and 6 volt still starts great (with the addition of a good battery)

Brandon
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