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Howard

03-23-2002 04:31:45




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I have a 1952 (I was told) JD A. Everything on the frame serial number plate is legible except the serial number. Is there another way to identify the number for this tractor. Is there a number on the Powr-Trol that would match a build record? Thanks




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Jerry S

03-25-2002 15:40:48




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 Re: JD A serial number in reply to Howard, 03-23-2002 04:31:45  
One difference too is whether it has the single gearshift lever or has two shifters one for high and low and the second gear selector. I think that the single gear shift started in 50. Looking at the side of the tractor, I think the 50 year also was when you had a new bolt pattern for the block to the main case and so there are two square holes in the frame to get to the nuts if you need to remove the block. Older ones had only one if I remember right.

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Clooney

03-24-2002 04:32:51




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 Re: JD A serial number in reply to Howard, 03-23-2002 04:31:45  
Howard, when the S/N is stamped into the plate it usually leaves a slight raised inverted number on the back side. ~Sometimes the plate can be removed, then the back of the plate rubbed lightly with fine steel wool or a fine scotch pad to highlight the raised number, then held up to a mirror & read.



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Howard

03-24-2002 04:55:58




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 Re: Re: JD A serial number in reply to Clooney, 03-24-2002 04:32:51  
Clooney,

I had thought about taking the plate off and looking at the back side as you suggested, but thought you guys would think me nuts for removing a factory riveted serial plate. With your advise, that is exactly what I will do now.

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Howard



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Howard

03-24-2002 04:55:37




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 Re: Re: JD A serial number in reply to Clooney, 03-24-2002 04:32:51  
Clooney,

I had thought about taking the plate off and looking at the back side as you suggested, but thought you guys would think me nuts for removing a factory riveted serial plate. With your advise, that is exactly what I will do now.

Thanks,
Howard



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snowmantn

03-23-2002 21:18:32




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 Re: JD A serial number in reply to Howard, 03-23-2002 04:31:45  

Howard, the last 3200 A's had a factory installed water pump but some earlier A's had been fitted with these also. Is any of the serial number legible? The crankcase ventilator pump and fan shaft bearing housing were changed in '52 after serial # 692121. You might could look at a parts manual and check some #'s on these parts. Sorry I can't tell you a strait foward answer.

Jim Snowden

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howard

03-24-2002 04:05:09




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 Re: Re: JD A serial number in reply to snowmantn, 03-23-2002 21:18:32  
Jim,

I ordered the parts manual a few days back. Will check out the crankcase ventilator pump and fan shaft bearing housing when the manual arrives. Everything on the plate except the serial number is legible. My eyes tell me that a slight "etching" of the serial number is there, but its nothing that I can see or read.

Thanks,
Howard



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Will P

03-23-2002 12:42:38




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 Re: JD A serial number in reply to Howard, 03-23-2002 04:31:45  
Hard to. But if not documented you will never find out. Does it have a water pump?

Will P



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Howard

03-24-2002 03:59:44




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 Re: Re: JD A serial number in reply to Will P, 03-23-2002 12:42:38  
Will,

Thank you for responding. Good idea on the water pump. But, it does not have one.

Howard



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