So a few weeks ago I picked up this 1965 930 Comfort King with the 8 speed transmission. Bought it as a non runner for $500. Price included a Category 2 quicktatch on the 3 point so I really only got $250 in the tractor. I was told it has transmission issues. Owner couldn't remember all of the details since they hadn't used the tractor in 3 years but thought something was wrong with the high/low range. Changed all the fluids and filters on the engine and got the engine running. Engine runs great, very little blow by out the breather, oil pressure was a solid 30 psi on a new gauge. Started easily with the block heater plugged in. Doesn't smoke (burn oil) but needs exhaust manifold gaskets and possibly a exhaust manifold.
Drove it around and discovered that the high/low range does in fact have issues. Pulled the cover off the transmission and discovered that the high range gear on the input shaft has come loose on the shaft and chewed it's way through the web between the range box and the 4 speed transmission. Everything else works, hydraulics, pto, 3 point.
I obviously need a new transmission case at the minimum to fix it. So my dilemma is do I fix it by replacing the transmission case or the entire back half of the tractor or do I part it out. I really do not like the idea of parting it out since the rest of the tractor is in very good shape and I was hoping to use it on my 8' two stage snow blower but it ain't going to happen this winter.
Does anyone have any ideas on what a housing would cost or have a lead on one? I'm located in central Iowa.
Thanks,
Eli
Drove it around and discovered that the high/low range does in fact have issues. Pulled the cover off the transmission and discovered that the high range gear on the input shaft has come loose on the shaft and chewed it's way through the web between the range box and the 4 speed transmission. Everything else works, hydraulics, pto, 3 point.
I obviously need a new transmission case at the minimum to fix it. So my dilemma is do I fix it by replacing the transmission case or the entire back half of the tractor or do I part it out. I really do not like the idea of parting it out since the rest of the tractor is in very good shape and I was hoping to use it on my 8' two stage snow blower but it ain't going to happen this winter.
Does anyone have any ideas on what a housing would cost or have a lead on one? I'm located in central Iowa.
Thanks,
Eli