WD45 info

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   I have a wd45 I think and need some feed back on the numbers on the rear axle and the engine. The serial number on the rear is D 187212 which I think is a 1954 but don't know about the D in the number. The number on the engine on the manifold side is J-8-E and the casting number on the distributor side is AM 3853-10. One issue I have is it has a patent tag on the distributor side with dates up to 1963 so how could a tractor made in 1954 have a patent tag with those dates. I am thinking the engine has been changed any help would be appreciated.  

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Lew Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 09 Jun 2017 Location: Buford, GA Points: 59	Post Options Post Reply Quote Lew Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: WD45 info Posted: 10 Dec 2021 at 7:11pm
	I have a wd45 I think and need some feed back on the numbers on the rear axle and the engine. The serial number on the rear is D 187212 which I think is a 1954 but don't know about the D in the number. The number on the engine on the manifold side is J-8-E and the casting number on the distributor side is AM 3853-10. One issue I have is it has a patent tag on the distributor side with dates up to 1963 so how could a tractor made in 1954 have a patent tag with those dates. I am thinking the engine has been changed any help would be appreciated.

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SteveM C/IL Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Shelbyville IL Points: 8648	Post Options Post Reply Quote SteveM C/IL Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 Dec 2021 at 7:16pm
	Does the left frame rail have a bend in top flange toward front? Sounds like a Diesel rear end.

DrAllis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Points: 22024	Post Options Post Reply Quote DrAllis Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 Dec 2021 at 8:21pm
	Chassis serial number should be WD187212 and if it was a diesel there would be a "D" after the last digit. The engine serial number is directly behind the air cleaner to carburetor rubber hose and stamped into the block. It will say 45- XXXXXX. What you're looking at is a casting number which isn't stamped. 1963 decal is because of a repaint job with a newer decal.