peanut437 29 #1 Posted September 23, 2017 I have purchased what I believe is a RJ 58. Serial number behind the front wheel is gone but there is a C31 9 casted into where the transmission shifter is. Anyone able to tell me what year this one is. Thanks for the help. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,769 #2 Posted September 23, 2017 The casting date for that transmission equates to March 31, 1959. If the transmission is original to your horse you would have an RJ59. The letter is the month. the 31 is the date...the 9 is the year...1959. 2 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,618 #3 Posted September 23, 2017 (edited) We want some and !!! I was waiting for Steve to chime in . Edited September 23, 2017 by ACman 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,769 #4 Posted September 23, 2017 I am assuming that you have an RJ. Your horse has a straight front axle. The brake band mount is vertical on the transmission. That would be a Wheel Horse #5003 transmission. Of course we want pictures. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peanut437 29 #5 Posted September 23, 2017 Its a little rough around the edges but it has been sitting in a semi trailer for about 25 years or so. I do have a k91 kohler that is going on it once we get the tecumseh off it. Going to run down the belt gaurd for it but overall its an rj thst has a good hood and gas tank so I'm pretty happy. 5 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,769 #6 Posted September 23, 2017 Do not throw out that Tecumseh when you change it out. I know some on this site would love to have that. Nice 1959 RJ. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peanut437 29 #7 Posted September 23, 2017 Thanks. We plan on saving the tecumseh. Its not froze up but going to see if we can get it running tonight. Probaly just stick it back. Never know when we might need it. Thanks again for all the help. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,296 #8 Posted September 23, 2017 Very nice rj and curiosity has got me is that a 702 hiding behind the Massey? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peanut437 29 #9 Posted September 23, 2017 754. Our buddy ended up buying it. We probaly should have. Its in really good shape. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,296 #10 Posted September 23, 2017 I think I would have jumped on the 754 before the rj. Just my opinion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peanut437 29 #11 Posted September 23, 2017 (edited) Probaly should have jumped on it as well. We actualy own 8 simplicity/allis chalmers. But I have always loved the RJs and finally got a chance at one without breaking the bank. We do also own a 74 C-160 that my uncle bought new, but mainly just have the Simplicity line. 😊 Edited September 23, 2017 by peanut437 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,132 #12 Posted September 23, 2017 It is said, they're all 58 RJ's regardless of the date on the trans. Either way, nice score there. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,296 #13 Posted September 23, 2017 Hey I can't say I blame ya the rj's are a very cool tractor. And as for the Allis/ simplicity line. I've had my share of working those. My dad has always had atleast one kicking around. Now days he is using early 70s Allis 312. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,389 #14 Posted September 23, 2017 4 hours ago, peanut437 said: little rough around the edges Lots of us consider that to be "Perfect Patina", Looks like you got a good one. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peanut437 29 #15 Posted September 23, 2017 Trying to get all the kinks out of it tonight. Probaly give it a good cleaning tomorrow and put a little elbow grease to it and see what happens from there. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peanut437 29 #16 Posted September 25, 2017 (edited) On 9/23/2017 at 4:59 PM, Chris G said: I think I would have jumped on the 754 before the rj. Just my opinion Chris G.... we got to feeling guilty lol.... ended up doing some horse trading and we are now the proud owners of a 1964 Wheel Horse 754 So we are now the proud owners of 3 Horses instead of 2. Got it cleaned off a little and working on getting the carb lined out but the 161 seems to run pretty good so far. Edited September 25, 2017 by peanut437 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,296 #17 Posted September 25, 2017 Sweet! Well if your garage ever gets to full let me know. Cause I'd love to have that one. LOL 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
