Dot on Hardware for Farmall M

Anonymous-0 · Aug 26, 2009

Hello. I have heard that the original fastners for the Farmall M had a Dot on the top of the hex. What did this denote? Were can I find these to replace the worn out ones on my tractor. Any help will be greatly appreciated. THANKS

Zach Bouchard · Aug 26, 2009

IH used them on about everthing I think. It just means that they are original. Other than making them yourself on a lathe I think tou have to get originals.

D Slater · Aug 26, 2009

Not on all of them, lots of M tractors had some bolts with FC on the head or no markings.

gene bender · Aug 26, 2009

If you put the original one beside a new one you will see the head is taller so putting them in a lathe dont make them original type.

gene bender · Aug 26, 2009

What size do you need as i have parted out some tractors and always save the bolts.

Zach Bouchard · Aug 26, 2009

They look somewhat better than the ones with tick marks I think. Just my opinion though.

Bkpigs · Aug 26, 2009

Just say that I would happen to get a die to make the dot on the top of the heads, how much pressure would it take? I would guess way more than anything the average shop would have but sometimes I get a delightful suprise.

Janicholson · Aug 26, 2009

About 75000 pounds cold in a hex form die, or 1000 pounds red hot and loosing their temper. Either way not good. Drill a 1/8inch hole in the center, and put a piece of 1/8" steel welding rod in the hole and set it with a rivet header punch. JimN

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