My name is Tom. You have a very nice 1950 VAC. My dad got the same tractor back in the late sixties.To start with your lights are the older 42-49 models. Late in 49 Case came out with the eagle hitch so they didn't have to pay Harry Ferguson for his three point hitch. AC came out with snap coupler/ IHC came out with Fast Hitch, and JD had the tool bar setup. Case made the eagle hitch to compete with Ford's 8N, but Case added the low pressure live hydraulic system to operate the three point system, Late in 1949 is when the eagle hitch was born. Case didn't use the hitch on the S or D series until 1953 and at that time they increased the displacement of those tractors about 15 percent at which time they also added live PTO too.Case moved the head lights to a bar that held the two side panels because they added a step on the left side of the deck to mount the tractor. I see that there is a home made bracket on the left side to help support the steering gear box. Late 1950 or 51 there was an edge wound hydraulic filter added to the hydraulic system. The hydraulic control valve on the eagle hitch is set at 850 psi. The case shop manual said that if you needed more lifting power to the eagle hitch you were to open the bypass valve on the eagle hitch and install one 3/8 inch washer under the spring to increase the pressure to 950-10000 psi.Most 1950 and newer VAC's came with the left hand deck steps.In 48-49 time frame case replaced the 9 ball fly governor with the two fly weight governor which they used into 70's or eighty's. And the metal cover that is around your transmission shift lever doesn't belong there. Once you remove the bell pulley you are to bolt that cover in place of the belt pully. I see that you have the M/S carb. Our 1950 VAC had a zenith carb. I liked the M/S carb better. Our 1949 VAC and the VAH had M/S carbs.Case went to the shoe brakes in 1951; 50-42 they used the disk braking system. In 1947 JD A,B, and G came with starter/ lights, and generators from the factory while Case VAC came with battery starter and generators.You could order a mag on the VAC from the factory speciel. If you have the over sized selves and pistons your displacement went from 124 cu inch to about 134 cu inch. Tom.

@rustsweatgears4596

4 ай бұрын

Great info! And my 1952 VAC has the headlights at the side panels which are a much better location, and has the step

those were good little tractors.lots of power for their size.

@rustsweatgears4596

4 ай бұрын

It has quickly become pretty handy for around the property

My1950 VAC has a diamond plate 6x6 plate step in front of clutch. Makes it much easier on the operator. Mounting bracket is 8" from deck to step. My rear light was mounted on right fender. Have not seen another mounted this way. I use a 5' rear blade for driveway, ditching, snow removal, post hole digger, etc. Would not suggest moving wheels in. Strong possibility of a roll over.Also, i did not see the crank on yours . BTW you may want to check the screen for gas tank. Had to replace mine last year for first time, bad shape. Enjoy this gem.

@rustsweatgears4596

4 ай бұрын

I'll be using mine with a rear blade also! just to maintain my lane and what not. The 1952 VAC(going over that one now)that came with this one is the VAC13, 34" rear tires and adjustable wide front. Just as nice. That has the headlights on the side panels which is a much better position, and also has the step. I don't have any hills on my property, but I decided to leave the rear wheels spaced the way they are.