Dopp Creek
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Gents-
I'm looking for some advice. I bought a 65 diesel with an MF 85 loader that had caught fire. Owner said he went in for lunch and came back to find a smokestack. I'll post pictures later but to my eye it doesn't look that bad. I've taken off the sheet metal and fuel tank. Hoses and wires are melted (lower radiator hose is fine); gauges are melted, paint is flaking off the fuel tank and the hood is slightly discolored. My question is, should I try to get it running now with a tiny fuel tank just to verify the engine runs? Then do the complete re-wire and repair? Your advice please. Thanks!! Tim
I'm looking for some advice. I bought a 65 diesel with an MF 85 loader that had caught fire. Owner said he went in for lunch and came back to find a smokestack. I'll post pictures later but to my eye it doesn't look that bad. I've taken off the sheet metal and fuel tank. Hoses and wires are melted (lower radiator hose is fine); gauges are melted, paint is flaking off the fuel tank and the hood is slightly discolored. My question is, should I try to get it running now with a tiny fuel tank just to verify the engine runs? Then do the complete re-wire and repair? Your advice please. Thanks!! Tim