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Farmall A?

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Hi all,

I bought a Farmall tractor a few months back and am wondering if it is an A - I can't find the serial number under the seat, is it the one by the gear stick I have pictured below?
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We have finally got it running!

How is the top of the magneto meant to be mounted?
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Thanks for your time!
Samuel
 
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Yes, it is an A. In the picture showing the magneto, above the throttle control rod that connects to the governor, you can see a flat boss approx. 2" long. You'll need to remove the paint down to bare metal. 3 of my tractors from that era have the serial number stamped there, that match the serial number stamped on the tag.
In other posts on here, and a couple other Farmall forums disagree that theirs don't match, but many more than don't say theirs does too. I suspect the one's that don't, have had the engine block replaced for some reason.

Just curious why you removed the magneto..?? There is a procedure to go theough to time it properly. If you have at least an I&T manual, it will show the procedure. If you don't have one, I'd suggest, at least getting the I&T manual. Not the best, but covers basic repairs,and tune-up specs. Ebay would probably be the least expensive place to find one.
 
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Just curious why you removed the magneto..?? There is a procedure to go theough to time it properly. If you have at least an I&T manual, it will show the procedure. If you don't have one, I'd suggest, at least getting the I&T manual. Not the best, but covers basic repairs,and tune-up specs. Ebay would probably be the least expensive place to find one.
The picture of the tractor is the condition it was in when I bought it - It came with two magnetos (both not installed) - Non runner - A project they had started but not finished and wanted it gone.
 
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I just got the pre-cleaner, grille and bonnet back from the painter last night- Here are a couple pics - Hope to post some more pics when it is all back together again!
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An update!
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Looks great..!! If you are going to utilize the starter, don't cheap out with automotive sized 4 ga. battery cables, or you'll have what many call a lazy starter, and will turn over slow. Go with nothing less than 1/0 cables, I get the 2/0 cables for the price difference. You'l think it has a 12V system on it. I've been buying mine here:Battery Cables - Custom Made Battery Cables for 5-6 years, and so far, can't beat their price. They are very nice marine grade cables, which are very flexible, HD ends, and heat shrink tubing at the connectors. Last I got was like less than $4 priority shipping via USPS, and had them within 3 days.
 
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