Early 48 WD

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   Hi all, I have a wd that I got for parts last August. I could never find the serial number but got bored today sense school just got out and finally deep dived into it and found out its a really early one with the number on the left brake housing not below it. Its 2268. Casting date of July 28th so it was probably finished in August. But I dont know if I want to spend the time and money to get it running. *the engine is stuck although I have it soaking* i used it for parts for my mid run 45, qnd I could semi easily swap parts over and get it going if it doesn't need a engine rebuild. But should I do that? What would you do? I have a heart for these old things owning 3 running allis's and 2 not, but itd take alot of time and money and im now looking for my first car. Thanks.

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Ttague39B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 09 Aug 2025 Location: Tunkhannock PA Points: 62	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ttague39B Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Early 48 WD Posted: 29 May 2026 at 4:24pm
	Hi all, I have a wd that I got for parts last August. I could never find the serial number but got bored today sense school just got out and finally deep dived into it and found out its a really early one with the number on the left brake housing not below it. Its 2268. Casting date of July 28th so it was probably finished in August. But I dont know if I want to spend the time and money to get it running. the engine is stuck although I have it soaking i used it for parts for my mid run 45, qnd I could semi easily swap parts over and get it going if it doesn't need a engine rebuild. But should I do that? What would you do? I have a heart for these old things owning 3 running allis's and 2 not, but itd take alot of time and money and im now looking for my first car. Thanks.

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Les Kerf Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 08 May 2020 Location: Idaho Points: 1925	Post Options Post Reply Quote Les Kerf Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 May 2026 at 7:15pm
	Whenever my Wife questions my need for another tractor I always tell her that tractors are good for me because they keep me off the streets

Hubert (Ga)engine7 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Jackson Cnty,GA Points: 6693	Post Options Post Reply Quote Hubert (Ga)engine7 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30 May 2026 at 8:06pm
	Wise advice from Les. Those are nice tractors but with an engine rebuild you will have more invested than it would sell for. But it is better than blowing your money on other things.
	Just an old country boy saved by the grace of God.

chad shafer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Greenville,Ohio Points: 55	Post Options Post Reply Quote chad shafer Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 31 May 2026 at 7:08am
	If it is that early of a Tractor Restore it. To much of this old iron is scraped out. Spend the money & do it right . If it takes a a few yrs to do , save up & do it right or Sell it to someone who will do it.