Posted by Dan Bear Kelley on September 21, 2008 at 17:53:10 from (206.53.20.149):
In Reply to: More W6 Questions... posted by Crazy Red Power in SE-WI on September 21, 2008 at 16:42:55:
I have seen aftermarket dipsticks for Farmall M's on e-bay. So, this is one real possibility. And do not underestimate the ingenuity of farmers! Could be anything.
On the "date plate," it could have been lost. Look for casting codes, cast right onto the major iron chunks. Look for something like "xx-xx-x" where the last digit of that code is the date.
From that, you should be able to get a better handle on your W-6. I am not sure if the rear-end housings had casting codes. But if they do, you can probably compare those codes to others on other big pieces of your tractor, such as the transmission housing, engine block, etc. If they match, you've probably got factory stock. If they're several letters off, someone probably had to replace the housing for some reason. I know that later in the M production (and I assume the W-6 production, too), IH changed some of the bolt patterns. For example, a super-M hydraulic pump will fit my late 1951-M.
I hope this helps, and please keep us all posted. It's rather exciting to hear of a W-6 going to a good home!
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