New to me 36' WC
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Topic: New to me 36' WC
Posted By: grinder220
Subject: New to me 36' WC
Date Posted: 22 Aug 2019 at 3:19pm
Got a couple questions about this one. First has anyone seen a valve cover like this one? What are the screws above the valves for? 2nd it has an American Bosch mag,would it be the correct one? Also it has a greaseable water pump which I'm assuming is the original. We have a 35' and another 36' WC and I don't recall them having these features. I know the mags are Fairbanks Morse on them.   
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Posted By: grinder220
Date Posted: 22 Aug 2019 at 3:27pm
| Also its early enough that it has a radiator without the temp gauge and 17 inch spoked front rims in excellent condition. Still has the old rubber on it also which is in really good condition. |
Posted By: CrestonM
Date Posted: 22 Aug 2019 at 4:17pm
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I can't help you at all, but I just wanted to say that looks like a very nice WC in its work clothes! Does it run?
Edit: I just noticed the fan belt is an Allis belt...pretty neat!
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Posted By: grinder220
Date Posted: 22 Aug 2019 at 5:05pm
Yeah it's in its work clothes. Has original paint that should buff out pretty good. Engine is stuck but its soaking now. Has a Nelson muffler which is a plus. Looks to have been stored in the shed most of its life.
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Posted By: BEK
Date Posted: 22 Aug 2019 at 6:20pm
Just curious, how much did it set you back? $$$$ Thanks. 
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Posted By: grinder220
Date Posted: 22 Aug 2019 at 9:26pm
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BEK wrote:Posted By: ac fleet
Date Posted: 23 Aug 2019 at 9:20am
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Looks like the one I have here. Think they said its a 36. also have the remains of Dads old 34. ------------- http://machinebuildersnetwork.com/ |
Posted By: Gerald J.
Date Posted: 23 Aug 2019 at 10:12am
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I have WC shop manual in several large pieces at: http://geraldj.networkiowa.com/Trees" rel="nofollow - http://geraldj.networkiowa.com/Trees I don't know they are as old as your tractor. Gerald J. |
Posted By: allisrutledge
Date Posted: 23 Aug 2019 at 10:37am
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I got a 36 and don't think it has the valve cover like that.now I gotta look. Looks like a nice original. ------------- Allis Chalmers still exist in my mind and barns |
Posted By: AaronSEIA
Date Posted: 23 Aug 2019 at 1:04pm
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Don't think the valve cover is stock. I wonder if it's some kind of tappet clearance adjusting system that doesn't require pulling the head. It should also have an FMJ mag. AaronSEIA
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Posted By: CrestonM
Date Posted: 23 Aug 2019 at 5:05pm
| I'd pull the valve cover and just see what's there. |
Posted By: BEK
Date Posted: 23 Aug 2019 at 5:13pm
Hope you bought a lottery ticket on the same day you bought your WC. You did really good at that price. 
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Posted By: grinder220
Date Posted: 23 Aug 2019 at 7:04pm
  
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Posted By: CrestonM
Date Posted: 23 Aug 2019 at 9:37pm
| Oilers of some kind maybe? I'm at a loss on that as well. |
Posted By: Sugarmaker
Date Posted: 24 Aug 2019 at 8:34am
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Very nice tractor! Congratulations! Has some unique features too! 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. |
Posted By: Alberta Phil
Date Posted: 24 Aug 2019 at 10:13am
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Those little brass things are oilers. You turn the top to open and then give a couple of shots of oil into them. That particular type is still available from antique Ford suppliers as that is the oiler used on Model T Ford springs. My early Twin City tractors use the same oiler to lube the 16 valves in the head. Someone in the past has fitted them for valve lubrication. |
Posted By: Dan Hauter
Date Posted: 24 Aug 2019 at 2:03pm
| Norm Meinert might have some knowledge for you. I saw his 6-12 at the Half Century of Progress show in Rantoul, IL. yesterday so he's probably there somewhere. Maybe he'll log in when he gets home. |
Posted By: B26240
Date Posted: 24 Aug 2019 at 3:44pm
| I have oilers like that on some old machine shop machines. |
Posted By: CrestonM
Date Posted: 24 Aug 2019 at 5:00pm
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I believe some of the older Farmall tractors have manual valve oilers like that, don't they?
Pour oil through the oilers, it goes into a tray with felt wicks that go to the rockers?
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Posted By: Bill Long
Date Posted: 25 Aug 2019 at 9:35pm
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I have a special place for the "flat top" WC. It is the first tractor my father sold. This unit looks to be an excellent buy. Spoke wheels all around. Wheel weights. If it runs it is a bonus. Congratulations on a GREAT FIND! Let us know how it progresses. I am delighted to see another "flat top WC" getting a good home. Good Luck! Bill Long
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