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When did tie rods change on a SA ?
Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2012 5:29 pm
by Dale Finch
I was sorting through some of the SA parts I have for sale, and was wondering when they switched from the old-style tie rods with the ball ends, to the newer style? Both the tractors I bought were '48's and I decided to use the older style simply so they matched my cubs in looks! But I don't know why the same year had different ones. Mostly curious, as they obviously cannot be used as spare parts! Perhaps a PO changed them?
Re: When did tie rods change on a SA ?
Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2012 10:44 pm
by Super A
BDFinch wrote:I was sorting through some of the SA parts I have for sale, and was wondering when they switched from the old-style tie rods with the ball ends, to the newer style? Both the tractors I bought were '48's and I decided to use the older style simply so they matched my cubs in looks! But I don't know why the same year had different ones. Mostly curious, as they obviously cannot be used as spare parts! Perhaps a PO changed them?
The first tractor with the new style was at 318310 which was 1951. The parts book does not say but I think this might have also been when they went to the white background SUPER A decal, similar to the Super C. It is not unusual to see older tractors with newer tie rods because the old ones were replaced at some point.
Al
Re: When did tie rods change on a SA ?
Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2012 8:35 am
by Boss Hog
Did you check the casting #s and not rely on the # on the seat frame
Re: When did tie rods change on a SA ?
Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2012 9:25 am
by Dale Finch
Good point, Boss! I wrote down a bunch of the casting numbers, and will double check them, but I THINK they were generally for a 48. Seat supports could have been replaced, but since I bought it in NC (Boss' FAVORITE source for SA's!!!) chances are the steering was changed over at some time.
Guess I did pick the correct version to use on my restored one. Thanks all!