For the curious here is some Ferguson Tractor info.
On this page there is a PDF file of a quick reference guide of Ferguson
Tractors.
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/9828/
It shows the following info:
- TEA20-80 as using a Standard gas engine 23.9hp-4cyl-80mm x
92mm(1947-56)
- TEA20-85 as using a Standard gas engine 28.2hp-4cyl-85mm x
92mm(1947-56)
- FE35/MF35 as using a Standard gas engine 34.5 or 36.2hp-4cyl-87mm x
92mm 6.0 or 6.6:1 compression (1956-64)change to MF35 when they sold as
Massey Ferguson in 1957.
The Standard engines based on the Vangard motor where available in gas
(petrol)6.0 or 6.6:1 compression, kerosene 4.8 or 5.1:1 compression, or
lamp oil 4.5:1 compression. These tractors also used a Standard diesel
4cyl 26.0hp or 34.0hp 80.96mm or 84.14mm x 101.6mm.
Here a couple more sites to look at.
http://www.fofh.u-net.com/dates.htm
http://members.tripod.com/~fergusonpage/
Now everyone knows which tractors to look for in the tractor bone yards.
Doug Hamilton
1960 TR3 fresh from the chemical stripper( 5 weeks in the tank )
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