1st Post - 1st Allis
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Topic: 1st Post - 1st Allis
Posted By: 44 Allis B
Subject: 1st Post - 1st Allis
Date Posted: 01 Oct 2010 at 8:17pm
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Just wanted to say hi and ask a question or two. I am new to the forum and this is my first post. Just bought a 1944 B! Great little tractor! This is the first Allis I have owned. What does the information on the oval brass plate mean?
Thanks,
David
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Posted By: NickT(Ky)
Date Posted: 01 Oct 2010 at 8:22pm
| Welcome. Great looking lil B. Can't help you on the tag. I'm more in to D series, but there are plenty here who can. Nick |
Posted By: Dave(inMA)
Date Posted: 01 Oct 2010 at 8:40pm
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Welcome, too. Where is the tag located? ------------- WC, CA, D14, WD45 |
Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 01 Oct 2010 at 8:55pm
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brass tags were not factory equipment. might havae belonged to county or rial road company. They installed tags to give eacha "tractor number" for their company. My IB has a tag and it says "sheridan equipment" and a number on it. It was sold to rail road in the beginning. ------------- Like them all, but love the "B"s. |
Posted By: 44 Allis B
Date Posted: 01 Oct 2010 at 9:12pm
| The tag is located on the top of the transmission, slightly to the left of center and midway between the seat & shifter. |
Posted By: DREAM
Date Posted: 01 Oct 2010 at 9:21pm
| Nice B. Welcome aboard! I agree with steve. My C has a power unit hood on it. Has a brass tag that reads "WJ Craven. The road machinery men. Greensboro, NC". I would assume the power unit was used on an asphalt spreader or some other road construction equipment. Neat looking tag. Has ornate scrollwork around the border. I may keep it for decoration when I get the new hood. |
Posted By: 44 Allis B
Date Posted: 01 Oct 2010 at 9:32pm
| It would be interesting to know the history behind my tag. Very curious though. Thanks for the welcomes...hope to ask allot of questions, learn allot and post more pics! |
Posted By: DREAM
Date Posted: 01 Oct 2010 at 9:38pm
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Does your B have a drawbar? If so, can we see a pic of the rear? Do you have a PTO? Noticed it has foot brakes too. The older ones had hand brakes, but I think foot brakes were available before 44. Someone help me out please. |
Posted By: CTuckerNWIL
Date Posted: 01 Oct 2010 at 9:42pm
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What is the serial number of that B?
------------- http://www.ae-ta.com" rel="nofollow - http://www.ae-ta.com Lena 1935 WC12xxx, Willie 1951 CA6xx Dad bought new, 1954WD45 PS, 1960 D17 NF |
Posted By: Chalmersbob
Date Posted: 01 Oct 2010 at 9:47pm
| foot brakes started in 41 |
Posted By: 44 Allis B
Date Posted: 02 Oct 2010 at 8:06pm
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The serial number is B70687.
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Posted By: AllisChalmers37
Date Posted: 02 Oct 2010 at 8:18pm
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If I read the chart right yours is a 1945 model.
Welcome to the forum. My friend has a 1946 B that he loves. I have a 37 WC and a 48 Oliver 70 along with a 41 WC and four others.
I LOVE THE EDIT BUTTON!!! I see my mistake now, SORRY!! ------------- 1937 WC, 1950 CA, 1959 D14, 1967 190XT, 2006 Ram 3500 |
Posted By: Hubert (Ga)engine7
Date Posted: 02 Oct 2010 at 8:24pm
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Welcome to the Forum. Nice looking little B. According to the YT web site the serial number indicates a 1945. Does it have a cover plate to the right of the pto so you can add a hydraulic pump? ------------- Just an old country boy saved by the grace of God. |
Posted By: TomMN
Date Posted: 02 Oct 2010 at 8:34pm
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Looks good, and I'll have to agree that it is a 1945 too. Check it out here: http://people.clemson.edu/%7Ewsmth/SNFind/esn_tsn1.htm - http://people.clemson.edu/~wsmth/SNFind/esn_tsn1.htm |
Posted By: 44 Allis B
Date Posted: 02 Oct 2010 at 8:44pm
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http://www.allischalmers.com/serials.html -
Hmm....I went to this link for my serial number / year info. Which one is more official / accurate?
http://www.allischalmers.com/serials.html
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Posted By: 44 Allis B
Date Posted: 02 Oct 2010 at 8:47pm
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Maybe I need to check my engine serial number? Would someone please tell me where to look for the engine number(s)?
Thanks,
David
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Posted By: TomMN
Date Posted: 02 Oct 2010 at 8:49pm
| They are both accurate, the one you checked has those years listed with the last serial number of the year. The chart switches to the first number of the year with the D series. |
Posted By: 44 Allis B
Date Posted: 02 Oct 2010 at 9:05pm
| Oh....and I can't go back and change my screen name...... |
Posted By: Hubert (Ga)engine7
Date Posted: 02 Oct 2010 at 9:46pm
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'44 is close enough for "guvmint" work. Unfortunately you can't edit your screen name. The "engine 7" wasn't supposed to be on mine but I can't get it off without starting over.
------------- Just an old country boy saved by the grace of God. |
Posted By: CTuckerNWIL
Date Posted: 02 Oct 2010 at 11:23pm
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The engine number would be stamped on the left side, on the engine flange, where it bolts to the clutch housing. ------------- http://www.ae-ta.com" rel="nofollow - http://www.ae-ta.com Lena 1935 WC12xxx, Willie 1951 CA6xx Dad bought new, 1954WD45 PS, 1960 D17 NF |
Posted By: MilesGray (CO/KS)
Date Posted: 02 Oct 2010 at 11:26pm
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Of course, purchasing another AC 44 B would solve your problem... LOL
Welcome to the forum! ------------- Miles Gray (CO/KS) 5 1938 B's, 1940 B, 1944 WF C, 1948 NF C, Gleaner A, White Top Rotobaler, 1957 IH Golden Jubilee... I'm either a collector, or crazy! |
Posted By: 44 Allis B
Date Posted: 03 Oct 2010 at 6:52pm
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By the way...yes, there is a plate on the opposite of the pulley gear box. So, is this for a live hydraulic option? How does that work? Put her to work today, had a good load of fire wood.
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Posted By: Rick of HopeIN
Date Posted: 03 Oct 2010 at 6:59pm
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Nice B, The hydaulic pump that goes on back is a small piston unit, low volume, high pressure. It runs only with the PTO and belt pulley. Unless you have a plow or add on three point it is not much use. I like your trailer it looks like a good match to the B. ------------- 1951 B, 1937 WC, 1957 D14, -- Thanks and God Bless |