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kevinj54 · Aug 22, 2010

I picked this up yesterday.

It is a 1950 M, it appears to be low hours as all the steering is tight, engine pulleys show little wear, and even the diamonds on the pedals are good.

It has the 2-way kit, belt drive, lights, easy ride seat, and good tin.

I forgot to mention that it is still 6 volt!!

Janicholson · Aug 22, 2010

Nice find. Jim

Jason the Red · Aug 22, 2010

Looks like a great project. Can't wait to see the finished product!

Owen Aaland · Aug 22, 2010

You should get into the habit of not attaching chains on the top of the front frame like you did. There is enough angle in the way you are hooked that you most likely did not do any damage but if the chains go forward, like they would if you were to pull it, you will damage the front hood and possibly the radiator.

Tom Fleming · Aug 22, 2010

Nice find, and I agree with Owen. I always chain mine on the front bolster, under the frame and over the tires. I have also seen a really nice setup with forged "I" bolts on the rails.

Nice M though.

Brian Love · Aug 22, 2010

looks like a dandy!

Anonymous-0 · Aug 22, 2010

Might be older than a 1950 seeing as it appears to have magneto ignition and not a distributor. Check the serial number as I'm pretty sure they switched from the magneto earlier than that. Looks to be in great shape though. For transport, bolt on some small chain pieces to the frame rail and have some transport hooks hanging freely below, you can nicely attach your transport chains and not damage the nice new paint job you put on it. Good luck!

kevinj54 · Aug 23, 2010

(quoted from post at 20:34:19 08/22/10) You should get into the habit of not attaching chains on the top of the front frame like you did. There is enough angle in the way you are hooked that you most likely did not do any damage but if the chains go forward, like they would if you were to pull it, you will damage the front hood and possibly the radiator.

Yep, I know that but the hooks are tight against the casting. It was threatning rain so I chained it in a hurry.

I will be adding some hooks if I plan to transport it.

kevinj54 · Aug 23, 2010

(quoted from post at 23:00:25 08/22/10) Might be older than a 1950 seeing as it appears to have magneto ignition and not a distributor. Check the serial number as I'm pretty sure they switched from the magneto earlier than that. Looks to be in great shape though. For transport, bolt on some small chain pieces to the frame rail and have some transport hooks hanging freely below, you can nicely attach your transport chains and not damage the nice new paint job you put on it. Good luck!

The serial makes it a 1950 and it is battery ignition.

Allan in NE · Aug 23, 2010

Aw,

Farmers been yanking those old Farmalls around like that since forever.

Would take a heck of a flimsy chain to pull past that chunk of cast iron.

Allan

kevinj54 · Aug 23, 2010

(quoted from post at 08:45:37 08/23/10) Aw,

Farmers been yanking those old Farmalls around like that since forever.

Would take a heck of a flimsy chain to pull past that chunk of cast iron.

Allan

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Kinda my thought too. Back in 1972 when I worked for the IH dealer that is how they taught us to chain them.

I had it tied with 3/8" chain I used to use for binding loads of steel. I had plenty of chain!!!!

If it was a painted show piece I would have done something different.

Owen Aaland · Aug 23, 2010

(quoted from post at 08:45:37 08/23/10) Aw,

Farmers been yanking those old Farmalls around like that since forever.

Would take a heck of a flimsy chain to pull past that chunk of cast iron.

Allan

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The problem does not occur when chaining a tractor for hauling but rather when being pulled to start it. Once the chain gets to the point where it is going almost straight ahead it will start to put pressure on the hood and radiator mounts.

M Nut · Aug 23, 2010

Nice looking M, I have one I need to get after that is in about the same condition, and has a nice aftermarket 3pt and a schwartz wide front on it. Only problem, motor is stuck tighter than tight. Been soaking it about 9 months now, and no give. Gonna have to tear it down soon and get er rebuilt.

kevinj54 · Aug 23, 2010

(quoted from post at 12:08:13 08/23/10) Nice looking M, I have one I need to get after that is in about the same condition, and has a nice aftermarket 3pt and a schwartz wide front on it. Only problem, motor is stuck tighter than tight. Been soaking it about 9 months now, and no give. Gonna have to tear it down soon and get er rebuilt.

Yup, for towing the bolster is a better option. In fact due to starter issues we had to tow it when I picked it up.

Started fine the day before, The stud had a poor connection to the fields.

kevinj54 · Aug 23, 2010

(quoted from post at 12:15:26 08/23/10)

(quoted from post at 12:08:13 08/23/10) Nice looking M, I have one I need to get after that is in about the same condition, and has a nice aftermarket 3pt and a schwartz wide front on it. Only problem, motor is stuck tighter than tight. Been soaking it about 9 months now, and no give. Gonna have to tear it down soon and get er rebuilt.

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Yup, for towing the bolster is a better option. In fact due to starter issues we had to tow it when I picked it up.

Started fine the day before, The stud had a poor connection to the fields.

This one runs great, no smoke, starts good......well once I get the starter fixed.

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