New owner of tractor (diesel engine question)

[geosnooker2000]

Now you need to get one of the experts here or on the Yesterdaystractors forum to run your serial number for you.
I found out my 1967 was built in Basildon England by the day shift January 27th with final assembly on February second. A lot can be found out with the serial number.

I know that it was built in England because the serial # starts with a B. It's really hard to read, but I think it is B043569. I wish the data plate was still on the underside of the hood, but alas... it is not.

 

[geosnooker2000]

I promised you guys pics:

 

[geosnooker2000]

I know the garage looks like a wreck. Sorry. It's on the list of things to organize.

 

[AntiqueIron]

I promised you guys pics:
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What I can tell you is that she’d be made before June of 1968, those are called “Pre-Force” models. That specific upper grille was used 1965-1966. 67-68 used an aluminum upper grille that was recessed further in.

That exhaust manifold looks newer, and the fan shroud has been painted once. Headlights aren’t original. Seems like she’s been worked but not abused or neglected.

I think that’s a Michigan tractor based on the headlights- Ford England tractors mounted the headlights inside the lower grille.

Wouldn’t surprise me if somebody swapped nose cones though.

 

[Paystar]

What I can tell you is that she’d be made before June of 1968, those are called “Pre-Force” models. That specific upper grille was used 1965-1966. 67-68 used an aluminum upper grille that was recessed further in.

That exhaust manifold looks newer, and the fan shroud has been painted once. Headlights aren’t original. Seems like she’s been worked but not abused or neglected.

I think that’s a Michigan tractor based on the headlights- Ford England tractors mounted the headlights inside the lower grille.

Wouldn’t surprise me if somebody swapped nose cones though.

Yes, mine is like that too. Has been retrofitted with the Detroit built side pod headlights. And my grill was painted black. If I ever have to paint it or have one of those headlights fail, I may put and original grill with the headlights back in it.
I did just have another set of headlights pods shipped to me from India. They have halogen bulbs and LED halo running lights.

 

[Paystar]

I promised you guys pics:
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Nice!! That is definitely worthy of saving!! I sure love these hoods with the louvers in them.
I've never seen a diesel with a downswept exhaust like that?

 

[geosnooker2000]

Nice!! That is definitely worthy of saving!! I sure love these hoods with the louvers in them.
I've never seen a diesel with a downswept exhaust like that?

Yeah, and I'm wondering if they just turned the exhaust manifold 180 degrees, or is this a totally different part.

 

[geosnooker2000]

What I can tell you is that she’d be made before June of 1968, those are called “Pre-Force” models. That specific upper grille was used 1965-1966. 67-68 used an aluminum upper grille that was recessed further in.

That exhaust manifold looks newer, and the fan shroud has been painted once. Headlights aren’t original. Seems like she’s been worked but not abused or neglected.

I think that’s a Michigan tractor based on the headlights- Ford England tractors mounted the headlights inside the lower grille.

Wouldn’t surprise me if somebody swapped nose cones though.

I'm basing my opinion on the serial # starting with a B = England according to TractorData.com.
Of course, I have heard of serial numbers being over-stamped, but why would someone do that? Stolen?