Thanks for posting I have a 1954, No.12 8T with the D318, amazing piece of equipment. Option for the hyd. side shift drew oil from the power steering tank. I haven't seen an 8T with the side shift in person. I believe it was more of a common option on the No.12 99E.
thanks for the pictures.
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I did notice the Frame S/N tag is on the right side of the frame and not the left side. My parts book only goes to 8T14781, yet most S/N tags are on the right side of the D318 engine block, behind the pony mag, and the left side of the frame near the scarifier mount. 😉
That is a very nice, straight looking 12 you acquired. You should get plenty of joy and hopefully $$$ from being the local blade person.
Owners manuals are your best friend. Plenty of savvy folks here as well. I own an 8T15911, and it is very reliable and handy to have around the farms.
Thank you for sharing photos of your new machine. JM
Thanks for posting I have a 1954, No.12 8T with the D318, amazing piece of equipment. Option for the hyd. side shift drew oil from the power steering tank. I haven't seen an 8T with the side shift in person. I believe it was more of a common option on the No.12 99E.
thanks for the pictures.
😎
[attachment=71208]BW_Image9.jpg[/attachment]
I did notice the Frame S/N tag is on the right side of the frame and not the left side. My parts book only goes to 8T14781, yet most S/N tags are on the right side of the D318 engine block, behind the pony mag, and the left side of the frame near the scarifier mount. 😉
That is a very nice, straight looking 12 you acquired. You should get plenty of joy and hopefully $$$ from being the local blade person.
Owners manuals are your best friend. Plenty of savvy folks here as well. I own an 8T15911, and it is very reliable and handy to have around the farms.
Thank you for sharing photos of your new machine. JM
[quote="juiceman post=245755 userid=2307"]That is a very nice, straight looking 12 you acquired. You should get plenty of joy and hopefully $$$ from being the local blade person.
Owners manuals are your best friend. Plenty of savvy folks here as well. I own an 8T15911, and it is very reliable and handy to have around the farms.
Thank you for sharing photos of your new machine. JM[/quote]
Thank you!
I'll be happy if I cover enough of my costs to prevent getting divorced! ha!
I have acquired the Serviceman's manual and the Operators manual. The Parts book is in the mail, so hopefully have it soon.
Oh man, hydraulic sideshift would be nice 😏. I'm quite jealous that is a great looking machine. 👍
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