Mystery serial number ?

[Skylark4]

A local chap has a Minni for sale at a too good to pass price. It looks like an RTU Standard but the serial number does not match for this model.
# 01914758
This number does not match any model that I can find.

 

[SWMolines]

That is the engine for a MM Model U.

 

[SWMolines]

The tractor serial number plate is on the RHS of the transmission/rearend below the fuel tank.

 

[T.R.K.]

When you refer to a 'local chap', I wonder what country you are in. Welcome wherever you are.

 

[Skylark4]

Thanks guys. Seller got back to me with a picture of the tractor data plate. Its a 1951 UTS as suspected. $400 and with any luck I can drive it home as its only 10 miles from here. How often does that happen?
And to T.R.K. , I'm in Southern Saskachawan exactly 72 miles from Montana border.

 

[Rich'sToys]

Congrats! Sounds like you got a good deal! Post some pics of it when you get it home.

 

[molinegb]

Thanks guys. Seller got back to me with a picture of the tractor data plate. Its a 1951 UTS as suspected. $400 and with any luck I can drive it home as its only 10 miles from here. How often does that happen?
And to T.R.K. , I'm in Southern Saskachawan exactly 72 miles from Montana border.

Am 16 miles from ND border in Mb. Have several parts U's.

 

[Skylark4]

Here she is parked in front of the heard. I so wanted to open her up on the way home but thought better of it.

 

[molinegb]

Appears someone has changed front axle to newer arched one. 1953 was first year.

 

[Skylark4]

Thanks for the update. Oh the storys they could tell.

 

[MMDEL]

Sorry Molingb. I was in the Army so I don't know what month he bought it IT IS A 1952 UTS ( I should check the serial # ) They told him it had a UB engine in it. Higher head compression. And it has the arched front axel, but it was 6V..

 

[Skylark4]

Question on the PTO output shaft. The engagement rod above the PTO shaft leaks oil something terrible. Rear deck plate is covered and is a real safety issue. Is there an O ring or normal type seal on the inside for this shaft? If so any idea of finding replacement?

 

[molinegb]

Sorry Molingb. I was in the Army so I don't know what month he bought it IT IS A 1952 UTS ( I should check the serial # ) They told him it had a UB engine in it. Higher head compression. And it has the arched front axel, but it was 6V..

All 1952 were 6v. Starter/ring gear was different prepping for 12v. not 7905. 7177? Was a bunch of changes in late 52. Have a memo. Have couple 52's and one has E and other standard.

Question on the PTO output shaft. The engagement rod above the PTO shaft leaks oil something terrible. Rear deck plate is covered and is a real safety issue. Is there an O ring or normal type seal on the inside for this shaft? If so any idea of finding replacement?

Question on the PTO output shaft. The engagement rod above the PTO shaft leaks oil something terrible. Rear deck plate is covered and is a real safety issue. Is there an O ring or normal type seal on the inside for this shaft? If so any idea of finding replacement?

Sorry Molingb. I was in the Army so I don't know what month he bought it IT IS A 1952 UTS ( I should check the serial # ) They told him it had a UB engine in it. Higher head compression. And it has the arched front axel, but it was 6V..

Is only a felt seal. Harden up and leak. Easy to work on. Same pto used on all U/G/ GB/ Gv1 Massey 95/97 etc.

 

[Skylark4]

All 1952 were 6v. Starter/ring gear was different prepping for 12v. not 7905. 7177? Was a bunch of changes in late 52. Have a memo. Have couple 52's and one has E and other standard.




Is only a felt seal. Harden up and leak. Easy to work on. Same pto used on all U/G/ GB/ Gv1 Massey 95/97 etc.

A felt seal! Go figure. Any idea as to replacement ones? Or remove it, clean it spotless and coat with RTV or such ?

 

[molinegb]

A felt seal! Go figure. Any idea as to replacement ones? Or remove it, clean it spotless and coat with RTV or such ?

A felt seal! Go figure. Any idea as to replacement ones? Or remove it, clean it spotless and coat with RTV or such ?

All U Z G used same piece of felt. Take apart and clean. Pack in felt (old boot) or packing. Is a packing nut to compress. Rtv won't work.

 

[53ZBU]

Question on the PTO output shaft. The engagement rod above the PTO shaft leaks oil something terrible. Rear deck plate is covered and is a real safety issue. Is there an O ring or normal type seal on the inside for this shaft? If so any idea of finding replacement?

Check the oil level in your rearend, I don't think the oil should be as high as the shift rod, If the tractor sat outside for a period of time you might have a couple inches of water in the bottom, it's not uncommon

 

[Skylark4]

Check the oil level in your rearend, I don't think the oil should be as high as the shift rod, If the tractor sat outside for a period of time you might have a couple inches of water in the bottom, it's not uncommon

Didn't get any water out but there was 7 1/3 gallons of fluid just to bring it down to the full mark at the sight hole on the side. No wonder it leaked !!