just collected my major could i double check casting codes with you please
engine no 08d949296
top cover 3 J 24
rear axle 3 L 11
g box 4 A 17
back end 4 A 156
thanks brett
ageing new tractor
Re: ageing new tractor
January 1964.
3 (J)? 24 .... 1963 .. No J in 1963 date codes .. 24th
3L14 .... 1963 .. October .. 14th
4A17 ... 1964 .. January .. 4th
4A15 (6) ... 1964 .. January 15th, Don't know where the six came from, might just have seemed a long month.
Engine Number confirms January 1964 towards the end of the month.
3 (J)? 24 .... 1963 .. No J in 1963 date codes .. 24th
3L14 .... 1963 .. October .. 14th
4A17 ... 1964 .. January .. 4th
4A15 (6) ... 1964 .. January 15th, Don't know where the six came from, might just have seemed a long month.

Engine Number confirms January 1964 towards the end of the month.
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Re: ageing new tractor
thanks Brian that roughly what i thought good to know its could be all original.
what horse power is the fl engine?
what horse power is the fl engine?
Re: ageing new tractor
53.7 HP.
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Re: ageing new tractor
What sort of hp does a power major engine kick out
Re: ageing new tractor
Its in the stickies at the top of this forum, around 51hp. The Power and the early Super's were the same.
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Re: ageing new tractor
Thanks brian when I've got her sorted I will sort some pics out for on here