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What to look for in Super M

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T6Dave

09-06-2005 21:44:15




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When going to buy a Super M what should a guy look for? Advertised as looks and runs good. Other than that I know nothing about it.

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Dave




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Paul in Mich again

09-07-2005 06:47:25




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 Re: What to look for in Super M in reply to T6Dave, 09-06-2005 21:44:15  
Actually the super M was in production into 1954. It was during 1954 that the SMTA came out to replace it.



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Paul in Mich

09-07-2005 06:38:08




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 Re: What to look for in Super M in reply to T6Dave, 09-06-2005 21:44:15  
Dave, The serial number will indicate whether it is an "M" or a "Sper M". The super series will have either an "F" or an "L" prefix in the serial number (L designating Louisville). Production began in 1952 and continues through 1953. If it has IH disc brakes, it can also be an indicator. Serial number is really the most reliable way to determine if it is a super or not.



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jfp

09-07-2005 05:12:15




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 Re: What to look for in Super M in reply to T6Dave, 09-06-2005 21:44:15  
Most important check for stress cracks all over especially under the rear axle belly. If you see oil right there it may be cracked.You did not say if this was a working tractor or project?? If a working tractor let me tell you they burn that gas , like 40 gallon in a 10 hour day of bush hoggin. Also oil leaks are common on front & rear mains but usually works up to leaking about 2 quarts a day in a working tractor. Beware of tractors labeled Super M and then find out you are looking at a regular M. Super M has a different hump at the trans bell housing and regular M don't. I tell you this cause many people rebuild M's with Super M kits AND then call it a super M. Good , LOL. They do pull hard.

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Dave H (MI)

09-07-2005 06:22:05




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 Re: What to look for in Super M in reply to jfp, 09-07-2005 05:12:15  
I'm gonna have to say that 40 gallons in ten hours is a little much. I use a Super MTA for hay and I am running at about half that rate. In fact, I am running at about the 2 gallons per hour it was rated at. A lot of gas, granted, but not 4 gallons per hour. If that "T6" in your handle means anything, you might be able to check it out. I believe they have the same engine. Anyhow, just what I have noticed and I would hate to see anyone scared off from a great old tractor just because they was worried over paying $100+ per day for gas. Just not my experience.

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KRUSS

09-07-2005 10:34:20




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 Re: What to look for in Super M in reply to Dave H (MI), 09-07-2005 06:22:05  
i agree with Dave's fuel consumption. if a M or SM is using 4 gal (even the smaller US gal) per hour then something is wrong.



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jfp

09-07-2005 11:05:41




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 Re: What to look for in Super M in reply to KRUSS, 09-07-2005 10:34:20  
OK maybe you guys are right about something wrong with my M,s fuel consuming, but I had it sent to a shop where the guy (an older than me) who worked on it said it was right and he had been working on Farmalls all his life. He told told me some of them were just like that and I should consider a diesel for heavy work loads. I had no complaints about the power of a M, they are strong tractors.

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dhermes

09-07-2005 15:07:58




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 Re: What to look for in Super M in reply to jfp , 09-07-2005 11:05:41  
An M hooked to a plow or pulling REAL hard on a bush hog will burn 4 gallon an hour, thats what dinner was for - to refuel at midday.

An H is much more economical, especially when being used for hay.



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T6Dave

09-07-2005 06:39:45




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 Re: What to look for in Super M in reply to Dave H (MI), 09-07-2005 06:22:05  
Thanks for the help guys. I'm just looking for a project to restore. I have a farmall A that is most of the way restored and was looking for something to drive while I was finishing that and then the next project as well. The "T6" in my handle is because I used to own and fly a WWII North American T6 Texan. I really miss it but not the maintenance or the 30+ gallons per hour fuel burn. It was a nice piece of history though.

Dave

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Dave H (MI)

09-07-2005 11:54:50




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 Re: What to look for in Super M in reply to T6Dave, 09-07-2005 06:39:45  
...and a lot more fun to operate than any little old dozer too, I bet. Good luck with your project. I think you be hard pressed to find a finer piece of American manufactured goods than the Farmall M or one with a richer history. You almost have to doff your hat when you see one of these old girls going across the field. Wonder when it was we stopped making things like that?



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Gorilla

09-07-2005 19:58:32




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 Re: What to look for in Super M in reply to Dave H (MI), 09-07-2005 11:54:50  
Mine doesnt burn anywhere close to 40 gallons a day. Bushhogging or otherwise.



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