My First - a 1950 Front Mount
| This is an early-1950 model that has FAR more in common with the 1949
model than later 1950 models.
So while the tractor IS a 1950 model as serial number 247088 indicates, it's functionally a 1949 Model. It had been sitting in a barn for at least 20 years and problably a lot longer. The engine was seized but the person who parked it had the forethought to drain the fuel completely and remove the battery. I was able to free the engine up and not only did it free up but it has good compression, doesn't knock or smoke. |
Number 2 - A 1952 Side Mount
The later 1950-52 models have: a newly cast engine block with a side mounted distributor along with several other improvements. This one was not firing when I got it. The wiring harness was trashed and I didn't bother troubleshooting the problem. Installed new 12v coil, points, condenser and wiring harness then flushed the tank/carb with fresh gas...it fired right up. |
Number 3 - Another 1952 Side Mount
Found this one in Wigham Georgia. It's nearly complete - including an original riveted front bumper but has a 12v alternator conversion kit installed. Turned over but didn't fire. Points, condensor and rotor got it running but it kept stalling after a few seconds. Once I removed the extra fuel-filter that some well meaning previous owner installed it runs perfectly. |
