Tractor I.D. help

Any help would be appreciated

The "T" in the serial # may be an "I" because that is exactly what it looks like. An "I" with the bottom part missing or stamped so lightly that I can"t see it.

As far as the "I" or "T" in the serial #, Dean said that
that should have been a "1" and was a common mistake
during stamping the plate.
Just thought I would mention that in case someone else has the same problem
Cant wait to get my service manual
I can't figure out how that shift lever that engages the second drive wheel works
Mine looks like it was never used. There is still paint on the rubber boot on the double headed retainer bolt (I have no idea what it is actually called) I think that lever has to slide out towards the wheel although I can't get it to move. There are other parts that look like they hinge some how.
Like anything its probably real simple once you know the secret

If you look at the part again, you will notice that on the outside of it there is part of a hole formed into it. It is broken here as this is where the actuating pedal and mounting shaft attach to it. Someone stomped on the pedal to try to move the part. When they did, it broke it because it is set up.

If, and when, you replace it, you will have to remove the mounting pin. Make certain the pin moves freely where it mounts into the tractor when re-assembling it.

This is the same mechanism used on the 165 and 175 ag tractors. Knowing this should make locating used replacement parts easier.

I hope this information is helpful!

This all being said, it will probably still work if you can get the actuation lever loosened up. The hand lever will just have more free travel before moving the actuation lever than it originally had. I hope this information is helpful.