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    Posted: 14 Aug 2012 at 12:57pm
I have a series 2 d17 and hope to go look at a wide front end for it.  How do I know if it will fit the series 2 or is there any difference btween series.  THX, Jim
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Matt MN Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Aug 2012 at 2:12pm
I put some links to some pictures, Is your tractor a gas or diesel? they have different front ends. diesel has a longer rear mount since a diesel has a 6 cylinder motor vs a gas with a 4 cylinder motor

Here is a tractor with the front end the the series 1 and 2 uses, see slotted holes for adjusting front axle width.
http://www.tractorhouse.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=6706233&

Here is a tractor with the front end that the series 3 and 4 use, they just have the bolt holes for the adjustments
http://www.tractorhouse.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=6259221&
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote D17JIM Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Aug 2012 at 2:42pm
Thx Matt,  Mine is a gas and I remember the holes on Dad's Series 4 when I was a kid a long time ago. When we needed to change the width the first time I was 14 and Dad handed me the book and told me how wide he wanted it.  It was our first wide front and I remember thinking I was hot $#!! after i did it LOL.  Did not know about the slots on the 1 and 2. THX, again, Jim
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Orange Blood Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Aug 2012 at 3:28pm
There was only one change that occurred in the cast housing of the D17, effective Serial Number 38136, all others after that were the same.  This is because the bolts holding the lower cast bearing support to the main cast housing went from 1/2" to 5/8"
So as long as your front end you are looking at has the same same bolts you will be fine.  No difference in Gas vs. Diesel, or single, dual or wide front, just the serial number break.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Orange Blood Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Aug 2012 at 3:49pm
Sorry Matt, didn't read all of your post before I posted.  I am afraid I disagree with your comment about the front being different for gas vs. diesel.  The difference from the Gas to Diesel engine length was absorbed in the length of the frame rails, and sheet metal over the engine, the cast front housing didn't change.  I didn't mean to jump in here and sound like a bully.  I just did a housing change on a 17, and did significant research in the parts book before purchasing another housing.  

Now I really feel like an idiot, you are talking about the actual frame of the front end, and I am talking about the front housing.  Both are important depending on which or both he is changing.  So we are both right.  My bad!!  Sorry again.


Edited by Orange Blood - 14 Aug 2012 at 3:54pm
Still in use:
HD7 WC C CA WD 2-WD45 WD45LP WD45D D14 3-D17 D17LP 2-D19D D19LP 190XTD 190XTLP 720 D21 220 7020 7030 7040 7045 3-7060
Projects: 3-U UC 2-G 2-B 2-C CA 7-WC RC WDLP WF D14 D21 210 7045 N7
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At SN 38136 (late Series II) is when AC upgraded to the heavier wishbone WF w/o the width adjustment slots that Matt refers to.   Most people refer to this WF as the Series III/IV WF but in reality it came in as a late Series II.  Mike
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Nathan (SD) Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Aug 2012 at 5:57pm
If you get the early slotted hole axle assembly, there is no difference between the gas or diesel. The back support bracket just bolts together differently depending which tractor you put it on.
Now as far as the later style, I haven't been around enough III and IV tractors to tell you if there is a difference in length or not.
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have 5 d17 part tractors that are complete.  4 have wide fronts that are for sale.  ryan   402-469-1738
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I got a d17 wide front for sale that will work for you. 375 and it's yours
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