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Here is what my MF50 factory manuals show: 1st Space - Chassis Type
S - Utility
R - Row Crop Twin
T - Row Crop Single
C - Hi Arch
J - Multi-Purpose 2nd Space - Fuel Type
N - Diesel
G - Gas
B - L.P.
H - Hi-Altitude Gas 3rd Space - Clutch Type
F - Single
M - Double Having said that, I have a look at my S/N plate and it reads SNW - go figure! Though my MF50 appears to be completely original and appears to have original paint - I sometimes wonder if was not, some time ago, built from other tractors. For example, I am told that in 1962, the MF50 had the AD3-152 direct diesel. Mine has the A3-152 indirect diesel. 1962 models, if equiped, used the newer style power steering cylinder arrangement which mine has. My S/N, via the "W" implies Multi-Power, but I see no evidence that it was ever there. There is a slot on my dash where the MP lever might have been, however, there ain't no lever or any sign one has ever been there. What else external to the tractor would indicate multi-power? I simply don't know! I do know that my tractor has the double clutch. It also has engine and ground pto. The good news is (knock on wood) is that my tractor appears to be a good one! As we renew this thing, fluids, filters, adjustments, etc, I am impressed with the simplicity and common sense of this design. Bill
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