Flail Mower Waht? More Flail stuff? Attempting to id a model.

[TrinityInspiredFarms]

Thanks for the encouragement Leonz! I did get the belt on and what a tough job it was! I had to use a pipe wrench on the upper drive bar to twist the belt onto the upper pulley wheel, but ultimately it worked.

Then I flailed nearly three arces. This flail mower is a BEAST!! It took down over one inch thick (more like two") saplings and picker bushes.

I really wish I knew for sure if this is an IH and what model it is. They made models 40, 50 and 60 in the 1960's and later, that may be a start. I found them on the Case IH website. I'm still far from certain.

I emailed a request to Case IH (they did not seem to want to be bothered with it) and received a reply that I should contact someone at the Wisconsin Historical Society. They have an International Harvester print and poster collection and a gentleman there who is supposed to be a IH expert. Hopefully he can help me out. Here is their website:

Search the McCormick-International Harvester Company Collection of the Wisconsin Historical Society

 

[TrinityInspiredFarms]

I think my luck is improving!!

I just received an email from Greg Powell of Powell Equipment Parts who I had sent a inquiry to yesterday. They were more helpful than Case IH!!! Somebody in America is still dilligent and thoughtful. Way to go Powell Equipment Parts !!!!!!!

here is thier website: Tractor Parts-Combine Parts-Farm Equipment Parts-Construction Equipment Parts-Lawn Equipment Parts


"JOSEPH, THE 71 ON THE ID PLATE INDICATES THAT THIS IS A IH MODEL 71 MOWER, WHICH ACTUALLY WAS AN INDUSTRIAL MODEL. THE NUMBERS AFTER THE "U" IS THE SERIAL NUMBER. WE DO NOT HAVE PARTS FOR THESE. YOU CAN GO TO THE CASE-IH WEBSITE. THEY HAVE A PARTS CATALOG. ONCE THE CATALOG OPENS JUST PUNCH IN 71 IN THE MODEL BOX, SCROLL DOWN TO THE 71 INDUSTRIAL MOWER AND IT HAS THE COMPLETE PARTS MANUAL FOR IT WITH EXPLODED DIAGRAMS THAT YOU CAN PRINT OFF. THANKS, GREG POWELL"

 

[TrinityInspiredFarms]

Suprise, Suprise. I guess God really does love me!!

https://webparts.pvassociates.net/cnh/webparts/main.php

So what I have is a "71 International Harvester Industrial Mower" who knew????

 

[leonz]

I am glad that the flail mower perfomed flawlessly for you on its second maiden voyage and I am glad you were able through yout forensic investigation to identify your new toy.


About your v-belt It should not have been that hard to install it.
You should check behind the belt pulleys to see if there are sets of locking
bolts that would allow you to loosen the bearings and slide your belt over the
pulleys as you apparently do not have the luxury of a spring tensioned flat
snubber pulley.


Please take note- use fine threaded bolts for pass through bolt holes and either nylock nuts or blue Loctite to assure they will not loosen( the Blue Loc Tite alllows you to remve the bolts and also have a secure grip on the nutsor blind threaded holes also.


Welcome to the "Flail Mower Nation".:thumbsup: