I'm new to this site and new to old tractors. I just bought a 1940 9N that has been in hibernation in my neighbors garage for the last 20 years. I need some advice on how to coax it back to life after the long sleep. Here is what I know:
[list:fd499135ea]The electrical system is still 6V.
The carburetor was drained after the last time it ran.
When it did run last it did not burn oil.
The left front tire is flat.
There are small puddles of oil/grease under the gearcase.
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There is a lot to work with here. The sheet metal is straight but with a really ugly paint job. No rust at all. The back tires are in good shape. It comes with a 5' back blade and a single bottom plow. I have plans in the short term to put this tractor to use grading my landscape, plowing snow, and maybe even a little bit of trenching for a sprinkler system. The long term plans are to restore it to original condition. I'm a mechanical engineer and machine designer by trade and I love tinkering with this old stuff. Sometimes I even learn (relearn) something along the way. But you guys have already figured this stuff out. Any advice you can give me to get my new baby off to a good start would be greatly appreciated.
[list:fd499135ea]The electrical system is still 6V.
The carburetor was drained after the last time it ran.
When it did run last it did not burn oil.
The left front tire is flat.
There are small puddles of oil/grease under the gearcase.
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There is a lot to work with here. The sheet metal is straight but with a really ugly paint job. No rust at all. The back tires are in good shape. It comes with a 5' back blade and a single bottom plow. I have plans in the short term to put this tractor to use grading my landscape, plowing snow, and maybe even a little bit of trenching for a sprinkler system. The long term plans are to restore it to original condition. I'm a mechanical engineer and machine designer by trade and I love tinkering with this old stuff. Sometimes I even learn (relearn) something along the way. But you guys have already figured this stuff out. Any advice you can give me to get my new baby off to a good start would be greatly appreciated.