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I would start by giving yourself more time, especially if you are a novice. The top speed will only be about 10mph. I am guessing that since you are giving yourself 2 weeks, you probably need to have the tractor moved at the end of that time? Find someone with a truck and trailer. The tractor will weigh something around 6000 lbs, less if the tires aren't loaded. After it's moved you can take the time to do things right. Depending on the climate the tractor has been sitting in, there could be some serious corrosion on the inside of the engine, other than stuck pistons. Last winter I brought a '49 DC3 back to life, your tractor sounds like a similar project. It's engine was also free, 100 hours and $1500 later, I got it running. Below is a list of things I would do before starting a tractor that had been sitting: -Buy a service manual
-Check the magneto for spark, if it has none that will need work.
-remove the hood, remove the valve cover, check for corrosion and stuck valves
-remove the gas tank, pour out anything that is left (be careful the old gas burns)
-drain the engine oil, check for metal shavings and piston ring pieces. refil with SAE 30 non-detergent
-drain the transmission fluid, it is supposed to be hold about 10 gallons. My DC3 had 30 gallons of an oil-water mixture, so plan on a lot of buckets. Refill with SAE 90 or 140 depending on preference.
-drain the radiator, refill with water, look for leaks. If it holds the water, remember to change it to antifreeze before winter
-remove the carburator, dissasemble, clean, check for the float for air leaks, reassemble
-check/change the battery cables and starter switch, if you stay with a 6V system, remember to get the larger diameter cables.
-remove the spark plugs, connect the battery, see if the engine turns over with the starter (it will probably need to be rebuild) That's all I can think of for now, good luck with the project, and remember that patience usually prevails in the long run.
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