Hi folks,
I have a mid 80's Massey Ferguson 1040 that sat for several years. I finally got around to having a local tractor mechanic trailer it to his shop to take a close look at it. Prior to sitting for several years it was running. Apparently, in spite of having a capped exhaust it still took on a lot of water over the years, so much so that the motor is stuck. The mechanic, who I trust is saying that that there are few after market parts for that particular year and model and that I might be best taking the loss. Anyone here have any other suggestions before I take the hit for what could potentially be a $6k - $8k tractor with loader? Thanks.
Don
I have a mid 80's Massey Ferguson 1040 that sat for several years. I finally got around to having a local tractor mechanic trailer it to his shop to take a close look at it. Prior to sitting for several years it was running. Apparently, in spite of having a capped exhaust it still took on a lot of water over the years, so much so that the motor is stuck. The mechanic, who I trust is saying that that there are few after market parts for that particular year and model and that I might be best taking the loss. Anyone here have any other suggestions before I take the hit for what could potentially be a $6k - $8k tractor with loader? Thanks.
Don