I have a a Model EN, serial number unknown, that is in very good running shape. I use it to grade a dirt road on some property in the mountains. In scanning the web I came across a picture of a Model EN that said that it was one of three with a 31 inch gage. Mine is very narrow. Can anyone advise me on where to measure the gage, is it on the inside of the tracks or outside. Will it be the same measurement on the front as the rear.
Reed Dickinson
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Gauge is center to center of the tracks. If you measure from outside of 1 track to inside of other, you'll be close (assuming that both tracks are the same width). My guess is that you have an E38 (I also have one).
Question about EN Cletrac
Posted by Reed Dickinson Ã,» Tue Jul 28, 2009 11:37 pm
I live in Orange County, CA and I have a model EN. I am not sure if it is an E-31 or an E-38 as I do not have the tractor here, it is located in Anza, CA on some property I own. I use the tractor to maintain the dirt road. It is really in excellent running shape in spite of sitting outside all the time. I would like to know if the model EN came with side curtains around the engine. I have seen several Cletracs with curtains and some without. Also, if I can locate the serial number can someone advise me what color it was originally painted as I would liker to return it to stock. The exhaust pipe is a piece of
1 1/2" pipe sticking up through the metal hood in a crudely cut hole. I am sure this was not stock, how was the exhaust handled on the original tractors. Where can I get parts for this tractor?
Reed Dickinson
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I went out to the property and measured the gage and it is 31", so the tractor is an EN-31. I have seen a web page that says there were only 3 of the 31" gage made, is this completely accurate? Any guesses as to what this is worth?
Reed Dickinson
Only 3 being made is highly doubtful. I have personally seen and touched at least 2 and have seen other pictures that others have. The one that was "restored" at Sparkey's went for 5 grand if I remember right. I had a chance to buy one running in ok shape, but passed it up for $1500. I still haven't figured out why I didn't buy it...
I think that all the ENs were painted with the Brown and Tan color scheme. The Serial number should have been on a plate on the carborator side of the gas tank. Alot of the time those are missing. There should also be a tag on the engine on the opposite side of the carborator. That would tell you the year of the engine, and most likley the tractor, asuming it hasn't been changed. It sticks in my mind that they were made for 3 or 4 years, starting in about 1934 or 35.
Your tractor must have had the exhaust manifold changed at one time. I'm going to guess your tractor had a tail pipe going under the tractor, like a Ford 8n or 9n. I would guess Yours was originally used in an orchard, which the tail pipe would have been very useful for. They also came stock with the style you have on it now.
I think Zimmermans have new side pannels for the Es, all gauges being the same. I also have some parts to fit your E. All Cletracs had side pannels when new. They were usually the first thing to be taken off and left somewhere, or fall off and be ran over, to give them the ripple effect rendering them useless. In my experiences the tractor will run too hot in the summer with them on and plenty warm in fall when working. They were good in the winter or when it is quite cold keep the engine at operating temp.
Hope this helps. Any other questions feel free to ask.
Bob