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Re: dating a major - help for Russell
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Posted by David in Wales on June 27, 2007 at 13:20:00 from (86.146.7.52):
In Reply to: dating a major posted by russell rowe on June 27, 2007 at 05:50:58:
Hi Russell, The serial number will be either on a tin plate on the battery fire wall or on a flat surface on the engine block between 1 & 2 cylinder on the right side of the block. That is the engine number which is also the tractor serial number. If the engine has been replaced, then the raised letters/numbers on the left of the block, on the left of the gearbox or on the rear axle are the casting dates - normally Major's castings are wihin a few days of each other. Post any numbers and I will date it within a few days of production, I have all the figures on file. Cheers David
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