Jeff Scott
New User
Hello everyone. I have a 62 851. This tractor is my baby/toy/project. I have had her to for 10 years and my dream has always been a restoration. I do not work her, she only bushogs or occasionally turns a garden. I have had her apart for the past 3 years because I had hoped to do some painting but I have never either had the time or the money to make things happen.
My question to you all. There is nothing more I want than to paint her but every seal and gasket is bad. I have ordered an engine gasket kit and she needs a governor. I have all of the parts on hand. What troubles me is that all of my cylinders compression test at just above 120. The Ford manual states that you want a minimum of 130-140. Should I try a top end rebuild or go the full gamut and do top end plus rings. She starts fine and purrs like a kitten now. The original proof meter shows just over 1490 hours, my oil pressure is around 60 when running. Just how wore out is this tractor and what is my next best investment in her? I do need two new front tires. I am just perplexed as to what a top end rebuild might accomplish. What compression should I expect on a good engine? I am just at a major decision point and your experience/wisdom would be greatly appreciated.
My question to you all. There is nothing more I want than to paint her but every seal and gasket is bad. I have ordered an engine gasket kit and she needs a governor. I have all of the parts on hand. What troubles me is that all of my cylinders compression test at just above 120. The Ford manual states that you want a minimum of 130-140. Should I try a top end rebuild or go the full gamut and do top end plus rings. She starts fine and purrs like a kitten now. The original proof meter shows just over 1490 hours, my oil pressure is around 60 when running. Just how wore out is this tractor and what is my next best investment in her? I do need two new front tires. I am just perplexed as to what a top end rebuild might accomplish. What compression should I expect on a good engine? I am just at a major decision point and your experience/wisdom would be greatly appreciated.