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    Farmall B Production Month

    I have 2 Farmall B serial numbers, both in the low 150000's. According to multiple sources, that makes them 1946 models. Does anyone have a list of the 1946 monthly serial number breaks for Farmall A and B tractors as are available on quite a few other models of Farmall tractors? I have not...
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    Repacking Farmall M Water Pump

    The 47 M water pump developed a drip past the packing seal and gland nut last winter. I removed the pump from engine, pulled out the impeller/shaft, removed the old packing, cleaned the parts and reassembled with 4 new packing seal segments from the dealer. I snugged up the gland nut, but not...
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    Farmall M Fire Crater Carburetor Changeover Question

    rustyfarmall, Pete 23, D Slater, Thanks for your help and information. I will go ahead with installing the parts from the Fire Crater carb kit into the carburetor I have.
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    Farmall M Fire Crater Carburetor Changeover Question

    Working on a 1947 M and have installed NOS Fire Crater pistons along with Fire Crater distributor changeover parts to change the advance. Next to install are Fire Crater carburetor changeover parts. The brass tag on the carburetor has P/N 50983DC. Fuel bowl casting has P/N 6514DA cast in...
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    450 LP Gas Head With Fire Crater Pistons on M?

    Thanks shawn m and super h man for your replies. Shawnm--when do you think you will have a chance to put the new LP head on, turn the crank and get your answer? I have posted some photos with rough measurements of the 374265R1 NOS fire crater piston. The raised area is approx 29/64" and...
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    450 LP Gas Head With Fire Crater Pistons on M?

    Does anyone know if the new 400-450 LP gas cylinder head, 364586R11, sold on this web site can be used with new old stock 4" IH Fire Crater pistons, P/N 374265R1, on an Farmall M? Just to be clear--I am asking about the "authentic" 4" IH brand fire crater pistons from back in the day, not...
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    47 M Head and Pistons

    Now that you say it, I remember the previous owner telling me that about 15 years ago he discovered his renter had started and run the M not knowing that the coolant had been drained from the radiator. I know it was not working hard but I don't know how long it ran without coolant before the...
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    47 M Head and Pistons

    My project is a 47 M I am going through, disassembling, inspecting, fixing before painting in the future. It will have very light duty......no more than an hour of plowing per year, tractor rides, parades, etc. It ran when i got it and there was no evidence of water in the oil or vice versa...
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    Removing RTV silicone from castings

    I just removed a countershaft front seal retainer casting from a Farmall M which had been sealed with RTV silicone. I have some Permatex gasket remover but it specifically says it does not work on RTV silicones. Got me wondering specifically what products or techniques some of you use to...
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    Splitting M Question

    I had removed the belly pump, clutch and short shaft between the clutch and front transmission coupler of a 47 M so I could replace bearings and seals on the transmission countershaft and upper shaft. I see the flywheel surface has small cracks and it appears the rear crankshaft seal is...
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    Farmall M Final Drive & Rear Axle Bearing Questions

    Thanks for the responses. I have been told by the original owner's family that this tractor was used with a mounted 2 row picker (2M or 2MH) until the late 60's. I am taking the advice to disassemble the axles and bull pinion shafts so I can clean the parts and look at each bearing...
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    Farmall M Final Drive & Rear Axle Bearing Questions

    I am currently working on a 47 M and looking at the inner/outer rear axle and bull pinion (brake) shaft bearings. I am curious how some of the forum members make the judgment call about replacing or reusing these bearings. For example, I removed the entire wheel from the RH rear axle, placed...
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    Gasket Question

    Am starting to work on a Farmall M transmission and will be replacing a number of leaking gaskets & seals (front of countershaft, PTO housing, axle carriers to transmission, etc). When reassembling gaskets do you use any type of gasket sealer or cement along with the gasket? If so, any...
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    Steering Gearbox Cover Bolts Rub Grille on 47 M

    F-Dean, by beather pipe do you mean the air cleaner inlet pipe? The hood of my tractor also has worn a hole in the front side of the inlet pipe. I have been thinking I need to move the air cleaner assembly somehow to center it better through the hole in the hood. If I understand you...
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    Steering Gearbox Cover Bolts Rub Grille on 47 M

    Thanks, glenn, for your help.
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