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Old 07-03-2017, 08:59 PM
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The first 169 was serial number 506737 and it is still around. It is registered on the site(over there). They started production in late March of 1974.
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Old 07-03-2017, 09:42 PM
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Didn't realize these were so rare until I read this thread. Went back a day or two to a Craigslist ad - still listed. I have no knowledge if that price is any good or not, but seems to be in decent shape. Shared it in the classifieds

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Old 07-04-2017, 06:55 AM
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Todd,

If I read the chart correctly (always have trouble with that) It was built in late Sept of 74.. I have read that they ran into Oct on production. What month did the 169 come out? I'm not sure.

In case you cant read the pic of the tag here is the serial number: 2050048U523342. Thanks for any input!
Looks like your was built before they "ran out" of hydraulic lifts....or maybe added later?

Mine is #529690 (late oct '74?) and came without one.
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Old 07-04-2017, 09:38 AM
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Looks like your was built before they "ran out" of hydraulic lifts....or maybe added later?

Mine is #529690 (late oct '74?) and came without one.
Yes, I was surprised that my tractor does have the hyd lift.. I don't know if it was built at IH with it.. or the dealer added it later.. Most of the 169's I have ever seen don't have it.. I was told IH offered a program starting in Feb 1975 to add the lifts to the 169's that were built without them. I'm sure some owners didn't know about it or didn't bother with it..

I've always wondered why the same thing didn't happen to the 149's.. Apparently they were all built with the lift.. you would think the valve shortage would have affected both the 149's and the 169's.. unless they were done with 149 production before they ran out of valves?
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Yes, I was surprised that my tractor does have the hyd lift.. I don't know if it was built at IH with it.. or the dealer added it later.. Most of the 169's I have ever seen don't have it.. I was told IH offered a program starting in Feb 1975 to add the lifts to the 169's that were built without them. I'm sure some owners didn't know about it or didn't bother with it..

I've always wondered why the same thing didn't happen to the 149's.. Apparently they were all built with the lift.. you would think the valve shortage would have affected both the 149's and the 169's.. unless they were done with 149 production before they ran out of valves?
My operators manual, dated 6/74, says Models 149 and 169 have hydraulic lift as standard equipment?......I'm still looking for mine, but all I can find is a big spring!
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Default nice find in the mail today for the 169
Stumbled into this a few days ago... decided to go ahead and buy myself a present.. The one on my 169 wasn't really correct.. Was excited to find the "right" one... still looking for a block to muffler elbow! And a lot of other stuff! Looking for the needle in the haystack is half the fun though... isn't it?
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Stumbled into this a few days ago... decided to go ahead and buy myself a present.. The one on my 169 wasn't really correct.. Was excited to find the "right" one... still looking for a block to muffler elbow! And a lot of other stuff! Looking for the needle in the haystack is half the fun though... isn't it?
CONGRATS on the air filter assembly Jay.
Little here, little there and soon it'll be a "complete" 169.
Ah, think it's your turn to one evening, need to catch up.
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Ah, think it's your turn to one evening, need to catch up.
Thanks Todd!

You are probably correct! everytime I think about it I'm worried you might be snoozing cause it's so late! We will make it happen soon!
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You're going to love the Earthcavator. Single most useful tractor implement I've ever owned. If you end up sandblasting and repainting, be advised that there are reproduction decals available here http://www.clickitandstickit.com/gannon/



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You're going to love the Earthcavator. Single most useful tractor implement I've ever owned. If you end up sandblasting and repainting, be advised that there are reproduction decals available here http://www.clickitandstickit.com/gannon/
Thank you for the info! I really like the looks of the Gannon.. well built and heavy.. Can't wait to use it!
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