Doc Johnson
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Ickig up older Farmall. Cub next week. The current owner cannot tell me much about it. Where are the 8
ID numbers and with them can I determine the year?
ID numbers and with them can I determine the year?
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Serial number tag is on the right hand side of the front bolster. Follow the steering shaft down from the steering wheel and where the shaft goes into the bolster the tag should be right there. If it still has a tag, many of them get lost. If the bolster hasn't been changed. There are other way to determine approximate date, one being looking at the casting codes on major cast parts.
Hi,
The tractor serial number can be used to tell what year the Cub is.
Below is a page from the 1955 Cub owner's manual, showing where the serial number plate is. It is at the bottom end of the steering shaft, on the steering gear housing.
Sometimes they are painted over by someone, or they are faded and the words can't be read, or they are missing. The numbers are stamped into the plate.
When you get the number, look at the top of the page at Cub Info, and there is a list of serial numbers and years they were made.
None of them have 8 numbers in the serial number, 6 numbers is the most. There are 3, 4, 5, or 6 numbers, depending on the year of the Cub.
There could be 1 or 2 letters after the number, not all of them have the letters.
There could be 1800 stamped in the plate, below the serial number, that is the maximum engine RPM, for Cubs before the mid 1950's.
http://farmallcub.com/rudi_cub/www.clea ... age-02.jpg
There is an engine serial number also, it is different than the tractor serial number, unless it is an early 1947 Cub.
The tractor serial number can be used to tell what year the Cub is.
Below is a page from the 1955 Cub owner's manual, showing where the serial number plate is. It is at the bottom end of the steering shaft, on the steering gear housing.
Sometimes they are painted over by someone, or they are faded and the words can't be read, or they are missing. The numbers are stamped into the plate.
When you get the number, look at the top of the page at Cub Info, and there is a list of serial numbers and years they were made.
None of them have 8 numbers in the serial number, 6 numbers is the most. There are 3, 4, 5, or 6 numbers, depending on the year of the Cub.
There could be 1 or 2 letters after the number, not all of them have the letters.
There could be 1800 stamped in the plate, below the serial number, that is the maximum engine RPM, for Cubs before the mid 1950's.
http://farmallcub.com/rudi_cub/www.clea ... age-02.jpg
There is an engine serial number also, it is different than the tractor serial number, unless it is an early 1947 Cub.
This is from one of the site's sponsors http://www.tmtractor.com/id/id_001.htm
Welcome!
Take some time and read through a few threads to acquaint yourself with the Forum:
After your 2nd post on the Forum, you'll have access to the all the free PDF Manuals. They are located via "Quick Links" in the upper left corner of your screen. Hit that and a pull-down appears where you'll find "PDF Manuals". Through that link, you'll be able to download an Owner's Manual (very strongly recommended) and any service manuals that interest you. You'll be able to familiarize yourself with your new-to-you Cub more quickly. Implement Manuals are also available.
Might also enjoy reading through this thread: What to do with a Cub you just brought home
One of the most important things to do before trying to start up your Cub (if it's been sitting for years) is to prime the oil pump. Remove the oil filter top and filter. There's a small hole in about halfway down the back side of the filter opening. Squeeze engine oil in there until it overflows that hole. Consider it primed.
Take some pictures of your tractor and post them. We’d like to see it.
Glad you joined us.
Take some time and read through a few threads to acquaint yourself with the Forum:
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After your 2nd post on the Forum, you'll have access to the all the free PDF Manuals. They are located via "Quick Links" in the upper left corner of your screen. Hit that and a pull-down appears where you'll find "PDF Manuals". Through that link, you'll be able to download an Owner's Manual (very strongly recommended) and any service manuals that interest you. You'll be able to familiarize yourself with your new-to-you Cub more quickly. Implement Manuals are also available.
Might also enjoy reading through this thread: What to do with a Cub you just brought home
One of the most important things to do before trying to start up your Cub (if it's been sitting for years) is to prime the oil pump. Remove the oil filter top and filter. There's a small hole in about halfway down the back side of the filter opening. Squeeze engine oil in there until it overflows that hole. Consider it primed.
Take some pictures of your tractor and post them. We’d like to see it.
Glad you joined us.
Doc Johnson
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Thanks for all of the replies. I was able to determine this I'd a 1949 model. Was told it was completely gone thru in 2003 and because the owner passes shortly after, has been sitting since. Any advice on where to start on this project? Everything seems to be intact. Needs a battery.
Start by reading this. viewtopic.php?f=1&t=91765
PRIME THE OIL PUMP.
Don't believe things people tell you about tractors, especially if the previous owner is dead.
PRIME THE OIL PUMP.
Don't believe things people tell you about tractors, especially if the previous owner is dead.
Hi,
Info about priming the oil pump is on page 5 of the link that Shane posted above. I posted the info.
The oil can drain down to the oil pan when a Cub is sitting for some time. Sometimes the oil pump won't suck it up again from the oil pan, so then there would be no oil pressure.
It is easy to prime the oil pump.
Info about priming the oil pump is on page 5 of the link that Shane posted above. I posted the info.
The oil can drain down to the oil pan when a Cub is sitting for some time. Sometimes the oil pump won't suck it up again from the oil pan, so then there would be no oil pressure.
It is easy to prime the oil pump.
Doc Johnson
New member
Well, got the new project home yesterday. So far, I have determined it will need all tires and tubes replaces. No surprise there. All the lights are gone as is the PTO shift lever. The battery box is completely rusted through.
Going to start with replacing all fluids.
Does anyone know of a tractor bone yard where I can get parts?
Going to start with replacing all fluids.
Does anyone know of a tractor bone yard where I can get parts?
