Here we go again, code 3554 rust bucket

[Brettliv]

Picked up a 1958 longhood for scrap money. F162 piston 4 has a hole in it haha. Needs a ton of work but couldnt pass it up, always wanted a longhood. Missing one of the lugs, i know that will be hard to find. Been a while but thought id share.

[123weld]

i've had my 3554 for exactly 30 yrs, and one thing about it, is the faceplate dont fade in the sun

[Brettliv]

Haha yeah for sure, im not really sure where to start. Have worked on quite a sa200, re-wired and this and that. Ive never rebuilt and engine... might look into a kubota to swap in. I guess well see, im smashed at the moment anyway so other than pulling the head to see how bad it was i might not get deep into it for a minute.

[Brettliv]

When i said smashed i meant busy hahaha not

[smithdoor]

Looks great
Just need TLC
The lug you make

Dave

Picked up a 1958 longhood for scrap money. F162 piston 4 has a hole in it haha. Needs a ton of work but couldnt pass it up, always wanted a longhood. Missing one of the lugs, i know that will be hard to find. Been a while but thought id share.

[charlie53843]

very cool stickers on the hood!!!you planning it keep as toy ? maybe clear coat the hood keep like it is! this machine right after short hood era!!

[Brettliv]

I know right. The hood is pretty beat but would love to save that sticker, even if i cut it out and hang it on the wall.

[Brettliv]

Has anyone come across a 200 without the code stamped on the stator housing? I put the wire wheel to it and theres some punch marks that look intentional, however certainly not a number. Seems like ive heard of Canadian machines not having a code, but with the face plate having a code, and all the correct features of the corresponding machine. Why do i not have a code on the stator housing?

[charlie53843]

maybe take more paint off ? maybe factory guy smash his hand stamping last one at end on Friday? Said screws it?

[Brettliv]

[charlie53843]

try cleaning them vertical line, thinking found code ## and thinking was dated on old short hood still have found in that area,, working 12 hours days may take look at this weekend see my memory serve me right

[Brettliv]

Ok will do

[123weld]

ill try to remeber to tommorrow to look on my 3554 o see exactly where it is, in case what charlie said dont work

[Brettliv]

It was further to the left.... duh.

[charlie53843]

keep cleaning left might find ser# plate # number also? Maybe we had same factory dude? stamp my 47 shorthood he just want be different dude!!

[Pipeliner]

keep cleaning left might find ser# plate # number also? Maybe we had same factory dude? stamp my 47 shorthood he just want be different dude!!

Shorty’s were stamped serial #’s / redface on were stamped code #’s.