Farmall A spin on oil filter conversion kit

For SN 97938 and up use NAPA 1172 or Baldwin PT71 (5 11/32 long)

Yeah, I know there's an overlap at SN 97938. If you own that tractor, better get one of each, according to the Baldwin website. ;o)

You can still get the old type filter from CaseIH. Most auto parts stores have them, or at least can order them. I know Fram make them, probably other suppliers have them as well. All Farmalls with C-113, C-123 or C-135 engine use the same filter, thus I expect there are still more of those on the go than Ford or Chevy inline 6 cylinder engines. Probably more than some of the older V8s. As long as those numbers exist someone will manufacture those filters. I'd almost bet the number of actively operating small Farmalls is actually on the increase. I've been on YT close to 8 years now, and the numbers of these little tractors being pulled out of sheds they've been parked in for 20 years, restored and put back into service is amazing. There are actually new parts manufactured for these tractors today, that no one was manufacturing 10 years ago. Somewhere in the order of a million Farmalls with C-113, C-123 or C135 engines were built, it will surprise you the high percentage of them still going.

You think about it, often time you'll buy these for $1,500. to $3,000., maybe even a few implements for a bit more. Even if one has to spend $1,500. to put it in top shape. Once you have this done for under $5,000., maybe 6, you could count on quite economical operation for 25 years. Now, I ask you, stack that against a new compact Deere or Kubota.

If my yard work involved a bit of earth moving, I'd add a skid steer, and use the tractor to pull the trailer loads of earth. I've always found a skid steer one of the best cash cows to have around. There are always folks wanting material moved in tight quarters.

Vern