pembinapasture
Member
Hello All,
Newbie here, well new to a International tractor. Here's the story, I have a neighbor that has told me if I want his International 1066 I can have it but it needs some repairs. I have looked at the tractor and it looks in decent sharp for a 1972 Farmall 1066, tires are ok, loader is in good shape and the motor is strong. Here comes the issues, I guess the torque amplifier is gone in it, and the steering and brakes are sometimes wacky. Since I have no experience with the tractor I have a few questions.
1. will the tractor move with the Torque amplifier out? Since I haven't started the tractor or tried to move it I don't know if it on the low,high side or both. If its out on only the low side, can the tractor be used for doing chores like running a haybine, bale grinder, baler etc?
2. Now I understand that this tractor has two pumps to run the hydraulic system. One for the outlets, 3 pt hitch etc, and one that runs the steering, brakes and T-A. If this pump is weak, I'm guessing the steering and braking system will go out too. Is there a way to bypass it to at least get it on a trailer to get it home? ie use the back system to power the front system.
3. does the community think putting a few thousand dollars into the tractor would be worth it? I'll done the work myself, even if it needs to be split but is this tractor worth it? A quick search in my area shows a 1066 or 100+ hp tractors that vintage still over $5000 or more. Let me know what you all think.
Thanks
Newbie here, well new to a International tractor. Here's the story, I have a neighbor that has told me if I want his International 1066 I can have it but it needs some repairs. I have looked at the tractor and it looks in decent sharp for a 1972 Farmall 1066, tires are ok, loader is in good shape and the motor is strong. Here comes the issues, I guess the torque amplifier is gone in it, and the steering and brakes are sometimes wacky. Since I have no experience with the tractor I have a few questions.
1. will the tractor move with the Torque amplifier out? Since I haven't started the tractor or tried to move it I don't know if it on the low,high side or both. If its out on only the low side, can the tractor be used for doing chores like running a haybine, bale grinder, baler etc?
2. Now I understand that this tractor has two pumps to run the hydraulic system. One for the outlets, 3 pt hitch etc, and one that runs the steering, brakes and T-A. If this pump is weak, I'm guessing the steering and braking system will go out too. Is there a way to bypass it to at least get it on a trailer to get it home? ie use the back system to power the front system.
3. does the community think putting a few thousand dollars into the tractor would be worth it? I'll done the work myself, even if it needs to be split but is this tractor worth it? A quick search in my area shows a 1066 or 100+ hp tractors that vintage still over $5000 or more. Let me know what you all think.
Thanks