1939farmall
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Im going to go look at a 1946 TD9 this week end. I have
been around tracked equipment, but this would be the
first one I may own. I would be using it to clear my woods,
they are hilly. And maybe move some dirt around the
place. I would consider my use of it as fairly light duty. I
know the basics of looking at the undercarriage, sprocket
teeth, chain wear, roller wear, and track adjustment. I am
told this is a running machine. Here are my concern:
1) Im worried about cracking the head. I know it starts
on gas and you switch over to Diesel once its warm, but
what is the correct shut down procedure?
2) As I said above, I would be using it in hilly ground.
What kind of cooling system does it have? Do I need to
worry about over heating if Im working on hillsides?
3) Im figuring it may need steering clutches. After taking
a look at how they work I think Im equipped to do the job
if needed. At discs available?
I read so many different thing online I dont know whats
right. So I figured I come here and ask guys that actually
know what there talking about.
I know some of you will be questioning why I would roll
the dice on a very old machine. My answer is Im hoping
to pick it up at a low cost, keep it alive to get what I need
done then decide if I sell it or keep it around.
Any other thoughts or advice you have is certainly
welcome. I know youve probably answer these question
10 time before so thank you for looking. You comments
are appreciated!
This is the only picture I have of it.
been around tracked equipment, but this would be the
first one I may own. I would be using it to clear my woods,
they are hilly. And maybe move some dirt around the
place. I would consider my use of it as fairly light duty. I
know the basics of looking at the undercarriage, sprocket
teeth, chain wear, roller wear, and track adjustment. I am
told this is a running machine. Here are my concern:
1) Im worried about cracking the head. I know it starts
on gas and you switch over to Diesel once its warm, but
what is the correct shut down procedure?
2) As I said above, I would be using it in hilly ground.
What kind of cooling system does it have? Do I need to
worry about over heating if Im working on hillsides?
3) Im figuring it may need steering clutches. After taking
a look at how they work I think Im equipped to do the job
if needed. At discs available?
I read so many different thing online I dont know whats
right. So I figured I come here and ask guys that actually
know what there talking about.
I know some of you will be questioning why I would roll
the dice on a very old machine. My answer is Im hoping
to pick it up at a low cost, keep it alive to get what I need
done then decide if I sell it or keep it around.
Any other thoughts or advice you have is certainly
welcome. I know youve probably answer these question
10 time before so thank you for looking. You comments
are appreciated!
This is the only picture I have of it.