Neighbor offered me non running 001 series, with SoS trans

(This is getting caught by the spam/profanity filter. If this text is still here Im still trying to figure out why its being filtered)

Hey folks, photos are here:

Only serial I have gotten so far is "Conn 60150" which I guess is the engine casting number. I cant go over and look closer for a serial until Friday, so thats a pain since I plan to start working on it Friday.

Once its running and the wheel is repaired I need function test it before I commit to buying.

[b:72601ea135]The Questions:[/b:72601ea135]
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[*:72601ea135]Should I do any maintenance on the trans before I function test this tractor? I dont want to hurt anything by testing.
[*:72601ea135]If it goes into all gears should I assume the trans is [i:72601ea135]Fine[/i:72601ea135]?
[*:72601ea135]Im going to pull this across the pasture to my shop (less than 1/4 mile) Do I need to do anything other than put it in neutral before gently pulling it with the truck?
[*:72601ea135]Is neutral clearly labeled on the SoS shifter?
[*:72601ea135]What parts are no longer available for the SoS unit? (All the info I found was very old)
[*:72601ea135]Anywhere specific I should or should not hook a strap? (Both front and back)
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[b:72601ea135]The History:[/b:72601ea135]

About 8 years ago the sellers 90 year old grandfather drove this tractor. It was used to mow the 10 acre property and drove itself into the shop. Because it had a habit of cranking slowly, his neighbor offered to convert it to 8 volt...

The conversation was never finished and the tractor hasn't moved from the spot since. Some time after the valve stem on one of the rear wheels started leaking fluid. (Looks like an easy fix with a welder)

Now in the photos I see what looks like an alternator. Seller's Grandpa is nearly 100 years old now so some of these details could be completely incorrect. I do not expect this to be difficult to solve.

[b:72601ea135]Me and my goals:[/b:72601ea135]
I am a fairly qualified home mechanic, with most of the tools I expect to need even if I had to split the tractor. I wouldnt be excited to do it, I have never done it, but I do feel confident that I could do it.

I have never owned a tractor. This would be for:
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[*:72601ea135]unloading 700lb round bails
[*:72601ea135]mowing our 5 acres.
[*:72601ea135]Maintaining dirt/gravel driveway
[*:72601ea135]Moving rock and gravel.
[*:72601ea135]Down the road adding an auger[/list:u:72601ea135]

Thank you for reading, Im really excited to get started.

Im sorry, Im new and I guess my photo host is why I couldnt post. I thought I would be able to edit my original post but thats not working.

What is the best image host to use here since Postimages is not allowed?

Only serial I have gotten so far is "Conn 60150" which I guess is the engine casting number.

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C0NN6015 is correct. The last character being a zero or the letter o is not correct. It is most likely C0NN6055C, which is a 1960-1964 1172 ci diesel. It might be C0NN6015G, which is a 1962-1964 134 ci gasser.

[*]Should I do any maintenance on the trans before I function test this tractor? I dont want to hurt anything by testing.
[*]If it goes into all gears should I assume the trans is [i:8c33f69480]Fine[/i:8c33f69480]?

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If you can get the engine running it should be fine to test the transmission without maintenance first. If it moves in all gears then that is a very good sign, but not necessarily that it is 100%.

[*]Im going to pull this across the pasture to my shop (less than 1/4 mile) Do I need to do anything other than put it in neutral before gently pulling it with the truck?
[*]Is neutral clearly labeled on the SoS shifter?
[*]What parts are no longer available for the SoS unit? (All the info I found was very old)
[*]Anywhere specific I should or should not hook a strap? (Both front and back)

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No, do not pull it in neutral. That transmission defaults to Park when the engine is not running no matter what gear is selected Pulling it like that can damage something. There is a traction disconnect lever that disengages the transmission output shaft from the rear axle. Disconnecting that is the only safe way to tow it. I'm no sure if it is on the left or right side on those earlier 4 cylinder S-O-S models. It is on the right side of my '73 3 cylinder S-O-S 4000.

Some time after the valve stem on one of the rear wheels started leaking fluid. (Looks like an easy fix with a welder)

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Most likely calcium chloride is what its in the tires and is leaking. If it has been leaking for a while expect there to be a lot of corrosion on the rim(s).

Now in the photos I see what looks like an alternator. Seller's Grandpa is nearly 100 years old now so some of these details could be completely incorrect. I do not expect this to be difficult to solve.

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If it looks like an alternator, then it is most likely 12 volts, bt if it isn't wired up then you will have to do that.

Good luck with it and keep us updated with your progress.

C0NN6015 is correct. The last character being a zero or the letter o is not correct. It is most likely C0NN6055C, which is a 1960-1964 1172 ci diesel. It might be C0NN6015G, which is a 1962-1964 134 ci gasser.

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This engine is a gas for sure. Thank you!

If you can get the engine running it should be fine to test the transmission without maintenance first. If it moves in all gears then that is a very good sign, but not necessarily that it is 100%.

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How do you check the fluid level on the SoS? What fluid would it want in case its low?

No, do not pull it in neutral. That transmission defaults to Park when the engine is not running no matter what gear is selected Pulling it like that can damage something. There is a traction disconnect lever that disengages the transmission output shaft from the rear axle. Disconnecting that is the only safe way to tow it. I'm no sure if it is on the left or right side on those earlier 4 cylinder S-O-S models. It is on the right side of my '73 3 cylinder S-O-S 4000.

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Could you possibly post a photo of the Traction Disconnect Lever? I would really appreciate it.

Most likely calcium chloride is what its in the tires and is leaking. If it has been leaking for a while expect there to be a lot of corrosion on the rim(s).

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A visual inspection the last time I was in the shop it didnt look too bad, but thanks for the heads up. We will see. I assume I can refill it with antifreeze right?

If it looks like an alternator, then it is most likely 12 volts, bt if it isn't wired up then you will have to do that.

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I agree. The easy answer for testing seems to be removing the battery charging cable from the alternator, hook a 6 volt charger to the battery cables to run the ignition, then jump the starter with a 12 volt battery. With a Ford starter relay the 12v would be completely isolated to the starter and couldnt possibly hurt anything else on the tractor.

Once its running I can measure the output of the alternator.

Good luck with it and keep us updated with your progress.

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Hell yes! Hopefully I can post photos, still working on that.