Posted by Tom Fleming on June 15, 2012 at 06:20:51 from (67.20.233.126):
In Reply to: Distillate A posted by jfrankhash on June 13, 2012 at 21:29:29:
With all due respect to the very knowledgable people who have posted, I have an original 1939 dealer booklet that covers the introduction of the new smaller Farmall A.
Distillate was NOT the standard, it was an option. Just as the adjustable front axle was an option, the standard equipment being a non-adjustable axle. Now, one could argue that the factory built a few of these as well as the dealer installing the option. so, at this point, not sure it matters much.
The distillate option included the following: low compression pistons, distillate manifold, starting tank, shutters, temp guage, distillate carb, hood, manifold heat shield, fuel bowl with 2 ports.
I am truly not trying to start an arguement, but I am reading from an orginal dealer booklet introducing the Farmall A. Distillate dual fuel was an option, but I will agree that it might have been a factory option.
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