update on rc

Todd Heck · Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 5:23 pm Post subject: update on rc

I just brought home the rc. The serial number is 265 the motor is stuck. Looking at it it looks to have been repainted but has old decals. my question is under the old paint on the whole tractor has yellow paint. Is that a primer or not. Will upload photos this weekend. Thanks Todd

Todd Heck · Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 10:50 am Post subject: Re: update on rc

Did the rc have the Monroe seat option?

Todd Heck · Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 1:43 pm Post subject: Re: update on rc

Did the rc have the Monroe seat option?

Lonnie Smith · Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 4:19 pm Post subject: Re: update on rc

The yellow is probably a primer and the seat is probably aftermarket. I've never seen those rear wheels on an RC, didn't think any of them came out with those. Are the front wheels 15", that would be right for the RC.

mdtractormechanic · Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 4:52 pm Post subject: Re: update on rc

Hi Todd.....Nice find.

From what I see you have rear rims from a WC. The Monroe seat was an aftermarket product not an option and the steering wheel is also not original but one used on later RC models.

Todd Heck · Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 5:39 pm Post subject: Re: update on rc

Yes front wheels are 15. Looks like almost new. it is missing the belt pulley bust has something with a lever in its place. Took off the valve cover and everything is Straight and oil is on the normal range on the dip stick. Not bad I think for 400

acdwd45man · Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 6:45 pm Post subject: Re: update on rc

rc appears to have a IH distrubtor on it, those rims come from a 1939 WC. also appears that it is labeled as a CA?

Todd Heck · Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 6:49 pm Post subject: Re: update on rc

Yes seat post has a b label on it. Serial on it is rc265.

Aaron SEIA · Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 5:43 am Post subject: Re: update on rc

The lever is part of the mechanical lift for a cultivator or other mounted equipment. You can't have that mounted and leave the belt pulley on. I also believe that the RC belt pulley assembly is different than a WC one if you plan on shopping for one.
AaronSEIA

JMS/.MN · Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 12:45 pm Post subject: Re: update on rc

The "lever" is for a mechanical lift for a two row cultivator or a lister. The difference with the pulley assembly is in only the pulley- it is the same as the pulley on a B/C...smaller diameter, and pressed steel, not cast. Monroe seat was not standard- it"s aftermarket.

CH in Iowa · Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 3:42 pm Post subject: Re: update on rc

The seat is not original but some later RC's did use WC rims. After all your RC is a WC chassis with a "B" engine.Nice looking tractor! Good thing you got it. Not too many RC's around. They were built from 1939-1941.

Todd Heck · Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 4:05 pm Post subject: Re: update on rc

Thinking of selling it. To many projects right now. But do not will let it go to scrap

mdtractormechanic · Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 5:10 am Post subject: Re: update on rc

Where are you located?

Todd Heck · Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 5:18 am Post subject: Re: update on rc

Toledo Ohio

jkies · Regular Joined: 17 Sep 2012 Posts: 20 Report to Moderator

We had a RC on the farm years ago,nice little tractor. I would be interested maybe buying it. I could use another shop project.

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