Chassis Number 165 - Replacement Log Book

Ascii

Hi there. I am trying to get a replacement log book for an old MF 165. Has been in the family for a few years and a nearby farm for donkey years before that and is 100% genuine. Old log book was thrown out by mistake. Motor tax office tell me that since no one knows the registration number they will be able to help if I get the chassis number. There is a small serial number plate above the steering wheel but its totally illegible so I cant obtain the number from that. Would it be anywhere else on the tractor ?
Can a chassis number be determined from the sets of digits emblazoned on the side of the gearbox above the clutch pedal (ending in M6) and again on each of the rear axles (ending in M1). Its a square axle from circa 1975 with the 212 engine.
If anyone else has any advice on getting a replacement book then I would be glad to hear it. TIA

emaherx

Ascii wrote: »

Hi there. I am trying to get a replacement log book for an old MF 165. Has been in the family for a few years and a nearby farm for donkey years before that and is 100% genuine. Old log book was thrown out by mistake. Motor tax office tell me that since no one knows the registration number they will be able to help if I get the chassis number. There is a small serial number plate above the steering wheel but its totally illegible so I cant obtain the number from that. Would it be anywhere else on the tractor ?
Can a chassis number be determined from the sets of digits emblazoned on the side of the gearbox above the clutch pedal (ending in M6) and again on each of the rear axles (ending in M1). Its a square axle from circa 1975 with the 212 engine.
If anyone else has any advice on getting a replacement book then I would be glad to hear it. TIA

Those numbers are part numbers so won't help.
Are you sure number can't be retrieved from the metal plate?

You could try carefully removing the 2 rivets from the plate and looking at the back of it as the numbers were stamped it may be possible to make out on the back.

Failing that, the engine number is stamped on it. The log book would have record of engine number can the tax office look that up?
Not the raised numbers like gearbox/axles but indented hand stamped numbers.

DavidGrogan

Hi I have an original brown log book for sale just use this one tax it away problem solved contact if interested

Kevhog1988

DavidGrogan wrote: »

Hi I have an original brown log book for sale just use this one tax it away problem solved contact if interested

Not the most legal thing but is often done.

@op could you try contacting a local tractor dealer who may be able to help?. Or a vinatage club?

GavanDuffy

Hi David, would you still have that log book for the 165? Thanks

funkey_monkey

@GavanDuffy - @DavidGrogan was last active on here in 2020. Doubt you will get a reply from him, TBH.

GavanDuffy

Ah sure it was worth a try. A fellow said he had a tax book and then he disappeared.

funkey_monkey

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119254171#Comment_119254171

Did you try asking on Forum4Farming or KevHog's suggestion above?

Take a read through this and see if it helps you:

https://www.forum4farming.com/forum/index.php?threads/vintage-tractor-log-book-tax-book.18790/

blue5000

Mod note; I know it's an old post, but it is illegal, anyone can read what you post here. Let's try keep things above board.