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VAI ? Good for a newbie?

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dpski

12-01-2006 19:43:12




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Got tractoritis,

Been lookin' for a tractor to tinker with, but I'm not a mechanic. Been leaning towards to a Farmall A or 8N for easy availability, however I stumbled across a VAI for short money. About the size tractor I want, a little heavy for my small yard, but I can live with that.

Anyhow are parts tough to find for the VAI's?

Been researching the threads here and seems VAC parts are not 100% interchangeable.

So being a newbie and all I wonder if I would have problems gettin' parts and such for an older VAI?

Thanks,

DP

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'53 VAI Guy

12-05-2006 17:49:26




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 Re: VAI ? Good for a newbie? in reply to dpski, 12-01-2006 19:43:12  
I mowed ten acres of tall grass and golden rod with my VAI and brush hog this year. I utilized a 5 foot King Cutter (3-point system) and had plenty of HP. I put an over-running clutch on mine based on suggestions I found on this site (probably a good idea). Although, this year I need to shorten the drive shaft on my mower so that it doesn't get all bound up on the clutch spline again (took several hours of hammering and poinch bar work to remove the mower shaft this fall). Also, if you purchase an over-running clutch, make sure you call MANY dealers. I found prices ranging from $40.00 to $120.00 (the latter must have been made of gold). Good luck.

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dpski

12-04-2006 18:58:05




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 Re: VAI ? Good for a newbie? in reply to dpski, 12-01-2006 19:43:12  
Thanks to all for the replies.

Below are a couple of pics and some questions regarding the rear PTO.

The tractor has a sickle bar mower attached currently, which I'll probably remove. There's a small field, ~1acre, that I need to mow a couple times a year, but I don't think a sickle bar would be up to the task for there too much crud growin' in there. So I was thinking maybe a tow behind brush mower, like a 4' King Kutter that's PTO driven?

So I'm wondering does the VAI have enough HP for this?

How about those pulleys below in the photo? I'm assume they're simple enough to remove in order to attach a PTO shaft. I also assume I'll need an overrun clutch for the VAI doesn't have a live PTO right?

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'53 VAI Guy

12-04-2006 18:04:44




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 Re: VAI ? Good for a newbie? in reply to dpski, 12-01-2006 19:43:12  
I just completed my first year as tractor owner. I have a '53 VAI and it runs like a top. I purchased it from a municipality at auction when they were done with it. I'm sure there is a million hours on it, but I know its been maintained well. I also thought the transmission was geared differently than the VA or VAC's. I read somewhere that they are geared lower since they are a "Industrial" style tractor and were designed to pull. Good luck

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Glenn F.

12-03-2006 06:41:27




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 Re: VAI ? Good for a newbie? in reply to dpski, 12-01-2006 19:43:12  
A friend of mine has an 9N and a VAC. He says the same thing as Jerry: The VAC is a tractor and the 9N a toy. I have made a deal on a VAC over in Michigan and am going over to get it in April. I already have an SC and a DC. Someday down the road I want to get a late model LA to complete the flambeau line. Tractorotis is a good thing!

Glenn F.



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Kestrel

12-03-2006 06:38:56




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 Re: VAI ? Good for a newbie? in reply to dpski, 12-01-2006 19:43:12  
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This 1956 VAI is my first tractor also. I've rebuild the head, replaced various parts, nothing too extensive, but never had any problem finding parts. Bought a new radiator on this site even.
Don't know about rear end, brake parts yet, but will find out soon. Its needs a little attention.
Good luck....

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Glenn F.

12-03-2006 06:47:19




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 Re: VAI ? Good for a newbie? in reply to Kestrel, 12-03-2006 06:38:56  
Sharp little VAI. I've wanted a V series tractor all my life, and soon that dream will come true. Now...about that carpentry/repair project you have going in the background...?

Glenn



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Kestrel

12-03-2006 08:22:16




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 Re: VAI ? Good for a newbie? in reply to Glenn F., 12-03-2006 06:47:19  
Glenn,
The old corn crib needed a few new floor joists, that's all. She's good now for another 100 years I figure, unless that equally old maple tree slams down on her. We had wind gusts over 40 mph the other night and nothing came down but a few twigs.
(the Case was tucked safely in the gargage though)



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Jerry W

12-01-2006 19:57:34




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 Re: VAI ? Good for a newbie? in reply to dpski, 12-01-2006 19:43:12  
I cannot think of a better tractor than a VAI Case for a beginner to start on. They share most parts with a VA and a VAC. The only think that I can think of that is unique to a VAI is the possibly the steering and front axle and that depends on what version you have.

They are tough, easy to work on and also parts are plentiful - not only that but they will pull the a** off a 8N.

Jerry



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