farmall 350 parts

andrew branagh · Sep 25, 2012

Hello, this is the first time that i have posted in this forum. i have recently inherited a farmal 350 with serial number 16994 SJ.
1. does anyone know what the SJ means at the end of the serial number?
2. we live on somewhat hilly country and i really want to convert from a tricycle to a wide track. can anyone suggest a source for a wide track set up for the 350?

DeltaRed · Sep 25, 2012

A wide front being "more stable" is mostly an illusion.Both fronts pivot,only the pivot is approx 24"higher..Advertize here,your local papers,etc.You will need a wf from an H,300,350.A new Swarts,Reman IH wfs are still available from several scources,but they are close to $2000.If you really want "wide track"Turn the rears 'dish out",then slide the wheels out as far as they will go on the axles.

CNKS · Sep 25, 2012

S means it has a TA and either has an independent PTO or has provision for one. J is a Rockford clutch which is on virtually all IH tractors in that time period. Original wide fronts are not in production, but someone on this forum may have one for sale - put an ad in the classifieds. Used Swartz front ends and I believe new ones are available also. Be aware that a WF will drastically increase the turning radius and make it much harder to steer unless it has power steering.

andrew branagh · Sep 25, 2012

thanks for the feedback. I am still working on understanding the verbiage...widetrack might be wrong. i am trying to convert from a tricycle to two tires with an axel...i have attached a picture of what i have now. you mentioned other sources...what are they?

andrew branagh · Sep 25, 2012

thank you very much for the information. where do i find swartz front ends?

mike1972chev · Sep 25, 2012

That tractor looks to be in GREAT shape!

andrew branagh · Sep 25, 2012

http://www.external_link.com/contents/en-us/d126.html

i found this option per your suggestion of a schwartz front end. This seems reasonably priced. does this work and is this what i need?
Andrew

randy hall · Sep 25, 2012

your tractor might be a 300. it has the front cylinder for a 300 style fast hitch.

andrew branagh · Sep 25, 2012

my serial number is 16994SJ. I think that this serial number seems to indicate a 350. I am not familiar with the differences between the 300 and 350. Can you explain the difference more clearly in order to help a new guy on the block to this restoration stuff.
thank you kindly

60 acre hillside · Sep 25, 2012

And adds very little to stability. They do give a false sense of security. Be careful. If a slope is too risky for a narrow front end I would stay off of the slope with a wide front. I know I can find those that disagree.

DeltaRed · Sep 25, 2012

It has the molded plastic steering wheel of the 350....

D Slater · Sep 25, 2012

Possible for a 300 or a 350 tractor to have that serial number.
Maybe the simplest way to tell you is to look at the lever on the left side of the tractor center housing that the rod from the t/a handle moves. Should find a number on it. If the first 3 numbers is 360 its a 300, if the first 3 are 365 its a 350.

D Slater · Sep 25, 2012

I can't see enough in the picture to say one way or the other for sure. But the plastic covered steering wheel maybe one the aftermarket sold to fit a keyed shaft on a M or 300.

GordoSD · Sep 25, 2012

I have a nice Scwartz here in SD if you come by this way. No welds, no bends, no repairs , one new tie rod end 5 hrs on it.
You take it off my SH and install the pedestal i have in the shop. Oh, and leave $450 Vig.

andrew branagh · Sep 25, 2012

thanks for the offer...i cant get there...but if you want to remove it and we can work out shipping...am happy to pay you.
andrew

rhtx55 · Sep 25, 2012

Look on the right hand side just above the oil filter, on the engine block will be a raised stamp. If it's C-169 the tractor is a 300, if it's C-175 it's a 350.
This tractor does have the early style fast hitch with the small cylinder on the side, this was common on the early 300 tractors ( 1954 through Nov 1955) when the 350 was introduced they came out with the later "traction control" fast hitch that only had the large cylinder in the rear and the big handle to the left of the operator.

Brendon-KS · Sep 25, 2012

Basic engineering principles prove the benefits of wide front ends when talking about stability. Raising the front "tipping point" by several feet as done with a wide front does the same for sideways stability as lowering the center of gravity by 6 inches or more (depends on actual tractor geometry). The farther forward the CG is the more benefit it offers. This is why wide front ends add a lot of stability when a loader is involved.

That said, what you say about being careful holds true regardless. ANY tractor can tip over under the wrong set of circumstances.

agpilot · Sep 25, 2012

Delta Red: You are right on in stating the difference between narrow and wide fronts regarding being stable... dished our rears can be more stable if weighted.. and all is void if the driver lifts the loader bucket real high with a heavy load.. weight and balance is a real quick killer in aircraft with heavy loads that get out of balance. Most drivers think they are quick enough to correct the problem.. bs

andrew branagh · Sep 25, 2012

I really appreciate your help! Thanks. In fact, now I am really
stumped. Engine block has the following-362743R2 C-169. The
serial number is 16994 SJ. Chassis number 360486-R2. Based on
the serial number a site indicated that is was a 350. However,
based on your information, it is a 300. Sheesh. Conflicting
information, can anyone help?

Kelly MT · Sep 25, 2012

My 350D has a wide front end like you want. I work hilly ground and I do like the wide front end for that. I think it helps when turning on these hills. Nice tractor you have there. PK

gene bender · Sep 26, 2012

With those rears set in that narrow a wide front sure isnt going to help stability set that way is an accident just waiting to happen if you are on a big slope. To start with why drive side ways on a steep hill as nothing is safe then. At the bottom line is drvers fault. People have even upset the 8n and 9n Fords driving in a ditch.

John M · Sep 26, 2012

Forget you ever saw that website! Im surprised someone hasnt told you already! Many bad reviews on here from Dennys!

rhtx55 · Sep 26, 2012

The C169 is the engine cubic inches displacement= 169 cubic inches.
When they came out with the Farmall 350 they increased the diameter of the cylinders by 1/16 in, thus the C175 or 175 cubic inches.
It's a Farmall 300. Built late July 1955.

First s/n built July 1955 is 15831, the first one built in
August 1955 is 17715.

The S in the serial number suffix denotes factory equipped with Torque Amplifier and 540rpm live independent power take off.
The J in the suffix denotes it came from the factory with a Rockford clutch.

andrew branagh · Sep 27, 2012

thanks for the great clear information. how about the white paint
on the side. Isn't this indicative of the 350? I havent seen any pics
of 300s with the white where the moniker would otherwise go.

andrew branagh · Sep 27, 2012

thanks for the heads up on that company for the front end.
do you have an alternative suggestion?

Kelly MT · Sep 27, 2012

I've seen several wide front ends on ebay. Also check tractor salvage yards. PK

rhtx55 · Sep 27, 2012

Correction : they increased the cylinder size by 1/8th inch on the 350
not 1/16 ( been working too much lately) sorry.....

The white paint on the side of the hood became more popular with owners who re-painted or had the dealer re-paint after the 350 came out, they really liked the looks of the cream paint scheme. It is very common on used 300's, even the utilities. On the 350 originally it was actually a large decal.

D Slater · Sep 27, 2012

Hope you are not getting CRS like me on numbers. You were right the first time unless its me thats messed up. 3-9/16 to 3-5/8 would be 1/16.
Had to backup and change some of my numbers after later noticing mess ups.

rhtx55 · Sep 27, 2012

This may give you a better idea, this is the first Farmall 300, I had a lot of professional help on.

Personally , I think they look better without the cream paint. I do like the look of a restored 350, they are very sharp, I just prefer the 300.

rhtx55 · Sep 27, 2012

(quoted from post at 19:36:22 09/27/12) Hope you are not getting CRS like me on numbers. You were right the first time unless its me thats messed up. 3-9/16 to 3-5/8 would be 1/16.
Had to backup and change some of my numbers after later noticing mess ups.

Thanks for the help !!!
They say the memory goes first....not sure what was second !!

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