Matt Weltz
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Hey guys! I know the SMTA was only made in 1954 but how many of them were made? Also, what is the correct casting code for a SMTA? Thanks!!!
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Dave H (MI)
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26,924 is what I have for a number.
rustyfarmall
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The correct code for a SMTA is "Z", but be careful, because some of the early 400s also had that same "Z" casting code, and I suspect that more than a few early 400s have been magically transformed into a SMTA.
Matt Weltz
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Oh not as "rare" as I thought they were. Thanks for the info...hopefully I will have a copy of Guy Fays' book under the tree from my fiance this year! 
I tried looking for my post that listed all the casting codes on SMTA 60177. It was built on the first or second day of production in Feb 1954. I couldn't find the thread,
Anyway, all the SMTA specific parts were cast after Jan 1, 1954. Half of the other parts were cast prior to that. Some going back to July 1953. The oil reservoir even has a 1952 code of "Y".
If using codes for evidence, they are only interesting if they post-date the presumed date of the tractor's assembly. That means the part has been replaced with a later mfdg part.
I found it interesting that the Electrall gearbox on my F-400 (#520) was cast six months after the tractor was built. I had assumed IH shipped that new model, with the Electrall installed, as a demonstrator. It appears that it was dealer installed after the NorthEast experienced two devastating hurricanes in the summer of 1955 (Carol and Diane). I remember we spent half the summer without lights.
Anyway, all the SMTA specific parts were cast after Jan 1, 1954. Half of the other parts were cast prior to that. Some going back to July 1953. The oil reservoir even has a 1952 code of "Y".
If using codes for evidence, they are only interesting if they post-date the presumed date of the tractor's assembly. That means the part has been replaced with a later mfdg part.
I found it interesting that the Electrall gearbox on my F-400 (#520) was cast six months after the tractor was built. I had assumed IH shipped that new model, with the Electrall installed, as a demonstrator. It appears that it was dealer installed after the NorthEast experienced two devastating hurricanes in the summer of 1955 (Carol and Diane). I remember we spent half the summer without lights.
Dave, hope you don't mind me giving another answer. Think the number you posted is for the combined total of regular SM and SMTA built from 11-1-53 to the end of SMTA production.
SMTA serial numbers went from 60001 to 83523. If they built a SMTA tractor for every number in between it wouldn't add up to the 26924.
SMTA serial numbers went from 60001 to 83523. If they built a SMTA tractor for every number in between it wouldn't add up to the 26924.
Dave H (MI)
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No, I don't mind at all! Never have been and never will be the last word on any of this stuff!
The number I gave is what I wrote down long ago on the inside cover of my manual as being total production on this model. It is the same as listed in Fay's tractor data book. Would be interested to know if I have wrong info. Give me a better number and I will look for my white-out.
The number I gave is what I wrote down long ago on the inside cover of my manual as being total production on this model. It is the same as listed in Fay's tractor data book. Would be interested to know if I have wrong info. Give me a better number and I will look for my white-out.
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