OC-3-31 Engine

[Robert Barbour]

I have engine 2486911 and it has 2 18 55 cast in it behind where the Mag sits.  I believe that is the date code.  It would be interesting to see the code on yours??

[Kevin Aschenmeier]

Robert:
Interesting. I will check the number on Friday and get straight back to you.
Kevin

[Kevin Aschenmeier]

Robert:
The engine has the cast number 4 11 54. That must make it a 1954 engine. The rest of the machine, according to the serial number  on the bell-housing is a 1952.

Kevin

[Robert Barbour]

So with the 54 engine in a 52 machine that is not the original engine.  Also the head is likely older than the tractor as well.  That is common for an old tractor, they were bought to work not as a toy.  It is not often you find a complete all original tractor.

[Kevin Aschenmeier]

Robert:
Yeah. That is what I figured.
We are going to rebuild the machine. The transmission case is not in good shape. We have a spare one that is better. So we will most likely strip this one down and put the guts into the other case. Then rebuild the tractor around it.

I think we will stick with this engine, rather than try to find one with a magneto. Simpler that way.
Kevin