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Someca T.P.S. 1962 Parts Catalog

If you’ve ever wasted an afternoon trying to cross-reference a part number printed on a faded tag, you know the pain. I’ve seen more misordered bearings in my shop than I care to count. That’s why I keep a copy of the original factory catalog on the bench. The Someca T.P.S. 1962 Parts Catalog is exactly what it says: 85 pages of OEM part numbers, exploded views, and factory grouping. No aftermarket guesses, no scanned reprints from a third party. This is the first edition, published by Someca in August 1962, and it covers the T.P.S. tractor from the engine block to the ballast weights.

What the Someca T.P.S. 1962 Parts Catalog Covers

Every group in the machine is broken out on individual plates. Engine, fuel system, lubrication, cooling, clutch, transmission, chassis, external drive PTO, sheet metal, electrical system, and tooling. That’s eleven major groups. Each group has its own set of plates — 58 total — showing each component with a reference code. The numerical index at the end lets you find any part number in seconds. You need the injection pump details? That’s Plate 13. The wiring schematic? Plate 51. The catalog doesn’t give you repair procedures, but it gives you the correct part number to order. That’s the difference between a one-day job and a two-week wait.

85 Pages of Factory Part Numbers

Eighty-five pages. That might not sound huge compared to a modern all-makes catalog, but every single page is from the original Someca print run. The plates show exploded assembly drawings with numbered callouts. Example: Plate 1 covers the engine block, cylinder head, and covers. Five reference numbers per part — the REP number, the part designation, and the factory part number. This is the same info the dealership used in 1962. If you’re restoring a T.P.S. or keeping one running in the field, this is the only source that matches the casting numbers on your tractor.

Does This Catalog Cover the Engine?

Yes, and not just the block. Group Moteur runs from Plate 1 to Plate 7. You get the cylinder head gasket set, connecting rods, pistons, crankshaft, timing gear, and the hour meter drive. If you need the oil pan gasket, Plate 2 has the part number. For the injection pump drive, Plate 10 shows the coupling. Every part in the fuel system — reservoir, fuel lines, FISPA and CARELLO filter details, injection pump, governor, port injector — is in Group Alimentation. The catalog does not include torque specs; that’s what the service manual is for. But for ordering the correct seal, bearing, or gasket, this catalog is the authority.

How to Use This Manual Properly

Grab the tractor’s serial number. Cross-check the plate number for the assembly you’re working on. Find the reference number on the exploded view. Then flip to the numerical index at the back. Write down the part number. Call your parts supplier and read it exactly. Do not guess. I’ve seen guys order a clutch disc from a generic listing and end up with the wrong spline count. That doesn’t happen when you start with the factory book. For related models, check out the SOM 20 D 25 D 1966 Parts Catalog and the SOMECA SOM 55 Parts Catalog if you need parts for other Someca tractors in the same family. The SOMECA SOM.35 Parts Catalog also uses the same plate-numbering system.

Source Authenticity: Original French Edition

This catalog is not a translation or a compilation from multiple sources. It was printed in July 1962 by Someca’s technical training department in France. The language is French, which is the original language for these tractors. If you can’t read French, you can still use it — the part numbers are numeric, and the exploded drawings are universal. The table of contents is bilingual enough: groups are labeled with French and international symbols. For context on how factory documentation fits into the broader industry, see the Automotive Industry Overview. The Automotive Industry Overview article gives background on why OEM support matters for older equipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this manual in English?

No, it’s the original French edition. Parts numbers are numeric, so language isn’t a barrier for ordering.

Can I use this catalog for repair procedures?

This is a parts catalog, not a service manual. It does not contain step-by-step disassembly, torque specs, or repair instructions. What it does give you is the factory part number for every component on the tractor. If you need to rebuild an injection pump, you’d use the service manual for procedure and this catalog to order the seal kit. Both are on our site. The catalog’s value is in eliminating the guesswork when buying parts. I’ve used it to identify a water pump seal that four different aftermarket catalogs couldn’t cross. The part number was on Plate 26, and it was correct. That’s why you want the factory print.

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