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Jeremy W

03-11-2007 20:41:01

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I have a JD B with a cast iron frame and I am trying to figure out what year it is. I found the S/N tag, but it is rusted and I can't read it, other than where is says John Deere.
Does anyone know what I can do to clean it up so that I can read it without destroying it in the process?

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Sam in MN.

03-12-2007 10:20:19

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Re: S/N tag cleaning in reply to Jeremy W, 03-11-2007 20:41:01

I have had great success using pure Acetone, which is the primary ingredient of Nail Polish Remover. Soak for a couple minutes and work around with a Q-Tip. Wipe off and repeat this process. If any numbers still exist, they will show using this method.

Any type of abrasive action will damage or destroy the numbers

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Jim Broughton

03-11-2007 21:26:13

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Re: S/N tag cleaning in reply to Jeremy W, 03-11-2007 20:41:01

Jeremy; Take a small piece of 4-0 or 3-0 steel wool and lightly rub the tag, just so it's clean. Tape a small piece of paper over the plate and rub with a soft lead pencil or charcoal stick. It should give you the numbers so you can find your answers !
Good luck ! Jim B.

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Scott's B haven

03-12-2007 16:45:20

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Re: S/N tag cleaning in reply to Jim Broughton, 03-11-2007 21:26:13

I tried it all and had no luck the numbers where gone.So I popped off the tag and took it out in the sun light and it could be seen from the back side. good luck

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