![]() The next two numbers indicate day of the month, a final number indicates year. Date codes varied but the most common code found on the 9N, 2N, 8N tractors is a letter indicating the month A=Jan, B=Feb, C=MAR. The tag and screws are visible on the casting. Casting date codes will have raised or recessed numbers and letters on a tag that was attached to the mold with screws. ![]() Fresh "green" castings are brittle and will break tools or the casting if machine work is attempted too soon. ![]() There are no identifying marks to indicate the exact date a tractor was assembled.Ĭast parts were have date codes that the factory used to make sure parts were properly cured before being machined. These hand-stamped numbers were the last identifying mark added before final assembly of a tractor. The hand-stamped engine serial numbers for 9N,2N,8N tractors only indicate approximately when a tractor was built. The N-Tractors used an odd font with lowercase "b" substuted for "6", flipped upside down for "9" and the capital "I" substituted for "1". Hand-stamped means the numbers may be difficult to read if the hammer didn't get a really good whack on each character. The exact location changed and is described below for each model. Model and serial numbers for all Ford tractors were hand-stamped into the cast iron engine or transmission housing. FORD N-TRACTOR SERIAL NUMBERS AND CASTING DATE CODES
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |