| Author |
 Topic Search  Topic Options
|
HopeSpringsFarm 
Bronze Level
Joined: 19 Aug 2018
Location: Ohio
Points: 5
|
 Post Options
 Thanks(0)
 Quote  Reply
 Topic: Need help finding Serial Number on WD
Posted: 19 Aug 2018 at 12:18pm |
|
I inherited my Grandfathers Allis Chalmers WD and am looking for the Serial number. I know it is supposed to be on the top Left Brake differential, but I am still struggling to find it. Can anyone give a detailed description or have a picture of where I should look?
|
 |
|
Sponsored Links
|
|
|
SteveMaskey(MO)
Orange Level
Joined: 11 Sep 2009
Location: Wellsville, MO
Points: 613
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 19 Aug 2018 at 12:38pm |
|
Only the older ones have it there. The newer ones have stamped on the rear differential housing
|
|
HopeSpringsFarm
Bronze Level
Joined: 19 Aug 2018
Location: Ohio
Points: 5
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 19 Aug 2018 at 3:54pm |
|
Thank You will look for it there. I have other Antique Tractors never had so much trouble finding a serial number.
|
|
HopeSpringsFarm
Bronze Level
Joined: 19 Aug 2018
Location: Ohio
Points: 5
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 19 Aug 2018 at 4:52pm |
|
I looked on the Rear Differential and it is not there. My Dad and I have been all over that tractor and can not find anything close to a Serial Number.
|
|
dawntreader74
Orange Level
Joined: 28 Oct 2013
Location: Manteno
Points: 1770
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 19 Aug 2018 at 4:57pm |
|
looking at back of tractor' to left hand side back side of brake cover' on casting' should be wd- number;
|
|
DrAllis
Orange Level Access
Joined: 12 Sep 2009
Points: 21596
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 19 Aug 2018 at 5:04pm |
|
Just above the lift arm shaft on the left side very close to the setscrew with the SQUARE head on it.
|
|
Dave H (NE)
Silver Level
Joined: 11 Sep 2009
Location: Western NE
Points: 288
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 19 Aug 2018 at 5:28pm |
|
|
|
SteveMaskey(MO)
Orange Level
Joined: 11 Sep 2009
Location: Wellsville, MO
Points: 613
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 19 Aug 2018 at 7:27pm |
|
I should also mention I have one that is smooth with no number I guess the housing was replaced at some time.
|
|
Sugarmaker
Orange Level
Joined: 12 Jul 2013
Location: Albion PA
Points: 8448
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 19 Aug 2018 at 7:32pm |
Also to mention that I have one (1950 WD) that has had a later 1952? WD differential housing replaced. About anything can happen out there in the real world! Regards, Chris
|
|
D17 1958 (NFE), WD45 1954 (NFE), WD 1952 (NFE), WD 1950 (WFE), Allis F-40 forklift, Allis CA, Allis D14, Ford Jubilee, Many IH Cub Cadets, 32 Ford Dump, 65 Comet.
|
|
HopeSpringsFarm
Bronze Level
Joined: 19 Aug 2018
Location: Ohio
Points: 5
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 21 Aug 2018 at 4:11pm |
|
Thank you for mentioning this. Apparently something similar has happened to my Grandfather's WD. We cannot find any number on that tractor.
|
|
Jim Hancock
Orange Level
Joined: 11 Sep 2009
Location: EL Reno, Ok.
Points: 1112
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 21 Aug 2018 at 5:13pm |
Welcome to the forum HSF! Question: Is the drawbar a pin hitch or snap coupler and bell? That "may" narrow it down some on the year as the WD's started out with a pin hitch until they went to factory snap coupler and then the farmers started converting them over. HTH.
Edited by Jim Hancock - 21 Aug 2018 at 5:15pm
|
|
How blessed we are by HIS GRACE!
|
|
Lonn
Orange Level
Joined: 16 Sep 2009
Location: Назарово,Russia
Points: 29792
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 22 Aug 2018 at 7:26am |
|
The engine serial number might get you pretty close to year of manufacture, if the engine block is original. I believe someone on the forum has an engine serial number index.
|
|
-- --- .... .- -- -- .- -.. / .-- .- ... / .- / -- ..- .-. -.. . .-. .. -. --. / -.-. .... .. .-.. -.. / .-. .- .--. .. ... -
Wink
I am a Russian Bot
|
|
DrAllis
Orange Level Access
Joined: 12 Sep 2009
Points: 21596
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 22 Aug 2018 at 7:39am |
|
You cannot use the snap-coupler bell as any kind of way to tell the age of a WD. The first WD45's didn't even have it. A WD NEVER had it from the factory, it was always an add-on. When the WD-45 finally did have it available, it was standard equipment UNLESS you ordered it as a "factory delete", meaning it was built without a snap coupler bell.
|
|
