Interesting serial number- Extra Digit Found!

[rcupka]

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I am a new member that just joined and I have only had my Cub Cadet 7 days. I have a model 70 that I got from the grandson of the original owner I just checked the serial number on the the side of my gear reduction housing and the number is 4688. This would seem to be too low for a Model 70 so I am unsure of other ways to verify the actual age of the CC. Perhaps it was replaced at some point, I am not sure how to proceed? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[JMotuzick]

My guess is there are more numbers or just a number under the paint. If your upto it take a little light sand paper and clean up the area. I’m sure you will come up with something.

[Klapatta]

Welcome and nice machine
Would you be able to post a macro shot of the s/n?
I'm guessing you should be looking for a 6, 7, 8, or 9 prior to the 4. The numbers were hand stamped and not always spaced evenly

[Klapatta]

It can't be a reduction housing from an "O"
First generation

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70/100 and later

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According to the data here those ran from s/n 65458 to 127160

[rcupka]

Thanks guys, I will clean up the area and take a picture tomorrow
Dick

[rcupka]

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Hi Guys!
Ken was correct, I cleaned the area around the serial with MEK and found a poorly stamped "8" in front of the other numbers, Hooray!

Dick

[rcupka]

According to Monthly serial number charts I have seen, It looks like an early May 1964 build