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Boyde Colwell

04-17-2006 16:12:49




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I am having difficulty figuring out what I have.

The serial number is TEA281523.

Can anyone tell me when it was manufactured?

Anything else you can share with me about this tractor?

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Boyde




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Boyde Colwell

04-19-2006 08:03:22




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 Re: TEA20 in reply to Boyde Colwell, 04-17-2006 16:12:49  
Thanks everyone. I am in Brampton, Ontario, Canada.

The Guy who sold it to me said it was a 1949, but from your analysis of the serial number I now know I have a 1952. I was going to call it after my wife because she was born in 1949. She is happy now because I have no reason to call it after her any longer.

Thanks for the info about the oil. It calls for 40sae? You suggest that I do not use a multi grade oil, like 10w40. Can you explain why?


Boyde

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John (UK)

04-19-2006 05:22:46




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 Re: TEA20 in reply to Boyde Colwell, 04-17-2006 16:12:49  
Your tractor was made during the first few days of July 1952, the engine is rated at 28.2hp. The compression ratio is 6:1. It is 85mm bore with a 12v electrical system /2088cc /127.4 cu.ins



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Barry from Stirling

04-18-2006 14:29:06




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 Re: TEA20 in reply to Boyde Colwell, 04-17-2006 16:12:49  
Hi Boyde
You have a 1952, the same as me. I bought mine about 4 yeras ago. They are great little tractors. Parts are available in my area. Im north of Belleville up near a small town called Stirling. There ia a Massey Dealership very near me that can get you anything for the TEA-2085 that you may need. They are called McKewon Motors and there number is 1-613-395-3883 ask for Bill or Al, they will fix you right up. What part of Ontario are you in?

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Jeff-oh

04-18-2006 05:48:26




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 Re: TEA20 in reply to Boyde Colwell, 04-17-2006 16:12:49  
Graham has given you the year manufactured. Your TEA was manufactured at the Coventry, England plant. It is also known as a TEA-2085. Though this is not the official designator. The 85 comes from the increased engine bore size. At first the engines were cut to 80mm this was later increased to 85mm.

Tractor has ~24 HP. Parts are fairly easy to get in the US and easier in Canada, Europe and Pacific countries Austrailia/N.Z.

Where in the world are you located? The TEA is a great all around uitility tractor.

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Boyde Colwell

04-18-2006 08:21:34




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 Re: TEA20 in reply to Jeff-oh, 04-18-2006 05:48:26  
Thanks that is interesting, I did not know that it was a tea2085. Narrows it down a lot.

I am located in Ontario Canada. The guy I purchased it from advertised it as a 1949. He had no history of the machine.

It works. After playing with it for a couple of hours, I am concerned with the oil pressure. Whne engine is cool the pressure is around 40, once it is well warmed up it is around 5.

I have no manuals yet, so I do not know whether I should worry or not.

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Boyde

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John (UK)

04-19-2006 05:31:20




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 Re: TEA20 in reply to Boyde Colwell, 04-18-2006 08:21:34  
In good condition the engine should have an oil pressure of between 40 - 60 lbs psi. have you got the correct grade of oil in the engine it should be SAE 40 or an equivalent in Multi-grade if the engine is in good condition, don't change to Multi-grade with an old engine. Lack of oil pressure can also be due to wear in the crankshaft bearings, wear in the oil Pump (requires the rotor pack changing) or it could be the rear bearing on the camshaft is worn and leaking the pressure away, as this is where the oil pressure gauge is attached it will show a low reading. Parts are easily available.

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kev139

04-19-2006 07:20:53




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 Re: TEA20 in reply to John (UK), 04-19-2006 05:31:20  
I don"t mean to impose on this thread, I didn"t think the TEA"s had bearings for the cam.
I thought it simply turned in bored holes in the block?

Kev



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John (UK)

04-19-2006 13:03:26




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 Re: TEA20 in reply to kev139, 04-19-2006 07:20:53  
That is correct it does turn in a bored hole in the block, but it is a "bearing" nevertheless. If this "bearing" wears (which they do) the camshaft has to come out and then the block is bored and fitted with brass bushes/bearings and line-bored.
This thread is here so that you can impose if you wish. free speech and all that....lol



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Graham from NZ

04-17-2006 17:10:34




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 Re: TEA20 in reply to Boyde Colwell, 04-17-2006 16:12:49  
Your TEA 20 (SN 281523) should be around mid 1952. According to Link 1952 numbers ran from 241336 to 310779



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