8N Serial Number?

[8N24342]

What is the difference between a Star or a Diamond before and after the serial # 24342 ?
Thanks in advance for your help

 

[Bruce (VA)]

The star symbol was for steel sleeves and the diamond was used to designate cast iron sleeves.

Per John Smith "There will always be either a star or a diamond at the beginning and at the end of the serial number. You will only see the diamonds on 8N tractors with a serial number after 8N 433578. All earlier 8N models have the stars. All models made after the 8N will have the diamond markers. The format for the serial number on the 8N tractors is *8N12345*."
75 Tips

 

[8N24342]

Thanks Bruce for your reply. Both our 1948s have "Stars" 24342 and 66103
Also, thanks for your 75 tips. Great Forum.

 

[Phil in Jackson]

Can I ask what are better cast iron or steel