Late A axle housing

[IAMIKE]

Is it possible to swap a square axle housing onto a round axle tractor? One A is a '49 the other is a '52. The later one is in bad shape, the earlier one has a cracked housing. Was hoping a swap might work.

 

[coonie minnie]

While not a 100% certain, I do believe it will work.

 

[Anonymous-0]

Check on jdparts.com. I think the gaskets are the same.

 

[IAMIKE]

I wonder if I will have to change bull gears though? They are taller in the '49 than in the later tractor.

 

[gtx1967jewison]

I seriously doubt the bull gears are different. Have you verified in the parts book?

 

[IAMIKE]

Just an observation. Unless my eyes are cheating me. . .which wouldn't surprise me any. The casting number of the rear end housing is the same, A3270R. I have the '49 apart, so I guess now is the time to try it.

 

[IAMIKE]

I verified that the bull gears are indeed the same. So I think it should work. I will let you know on the outcome.

 

[Kent Petersen]

I know it will work, as i have done it bolts right up be sure to get gasket from deere don't use gasket maker as it may move the the bull gears to far into the drive gears

 

[IAMIKE]

Perfect. Thanks Kent!