Posted by mrtractor on September 16, 2015 at 18:19:10 from (174.53.184.148):
Hello,
I purchased a (supposedly) 1952 Allis-Chalmers B with a narrow front end (must be from a C from my reading) and I'm looking to first rebuild and get it running and then restore it. I've never owned a tractor before, I didn't even grown up on a farm, but I sure as heck have got the itch to get this beautiful machine running again.
I paid $700 dollars for it (I probably overpaid), it has 2 frozen pistons, and has been apart for about 8 years in a garage, it looks in pretty good shape. It came with a Woods L59 belly mower.
I know I have to clean up the engine, I was thinking about buying an overhaul kit with pistons and sleeves. Here are my questions:
How'd I do?
Where do I start with the engine, do I just buy the overhaul kit (on YT ~ $650) and start digging into it? I don't know much about motors but I'm pretty mechanically inclined and can figure things out. I understand it's a big job, it'll be a learning experience.
I figured I wouldn't worry about getting the pistons unstuck (was left outside and some rain apparently got in there, it doesn't look all rusty but they're stuck) and just pop them out with the sleeves since the overhaul kit comes with the sleeves, can I do this? Should I do this?
He said I should bring the head to have it professionally cleaned, it looks gunked up, not rusty or anything). Do I really need to bring it in? I heard someone online saying to make sure and get it "cooked", what does that mean?
Anything I should look for specifically before or after pulling the sleeves/pistons? What should I take pictures of to help on forum questions?
Any books you recommend?
Best place for parts? (DJs, YT, OK, anywhere else?)
Where can I find a picture of an original 1950s B so that I can see the original color scheme for all parts/body?
Sorry for the book but I figured I'd ask the experts.
This post was edited by mrtractor at 18:19:45 09/16/15.
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