B Restoration

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   Hi,
I have two early 1938 B's, B7749 and B8452 that have sit out for many years.  I would like to make one operational B out of the two parts tractors.  My question is about magnetos.  One has a FMX4B3 and the other one has an FMK4B4.  Are either one of these correct for an early B?  I read that when B's were first produced, they had FMK magnetos on them.  I also read that the FMX was a much later magneto that was produced at the end of Fairbanks Morse's production of magnetos.  I would like to know if either of these would be accurate for my B restoration before I try to rebuild one of them or do I need to get and FMJ4B3?

Thank you

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RAR45110 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 15 Nov 2016 Location: Cumming, GA Points: 104	Post Options Post Reply Quote RAR45110 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: B Restoration Posted: 2 hours 47 minutes ago at 7:30am
	Hi, I have two early 1938 B's, B7749 and B8452 that have sit out for many years. I would like to make one operational B out of the two parts tractors. My question is about magnetos. One has a FMX4B3 and the other one has an FMK4B4. Are either one of these correct for an early B? I read that when B's were first produced, they had FMK magnetos on them. I also read that the FMX was a much later magneto that was produced at the end of Fairbanks Morse's production of magnetos. I would like to know if either of these would be accurate for my B restoration before I try to rebuild one of them or do I need to get and FMJ4B3? Thank you
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steve(ill) Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: illinois Points: 81140	Post Options Post Reply Quote steve(ill) Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 1 hour 23 minutes ago at 8:54am
	I believe the FMX is a newer version of the FMJ... The FMJ is very popular and probably the most common FM mag....I really dont think anyone will check to see which mag you have on the tractor... I would prefer fhte FMX over the FMK.
	Like them all, but love the "B"s.