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Jim Presley
12-07-2004 23:27:45
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Re: Hydraulic question in reply to Jim Presley, 12-07-2004 20:29:59
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I should have also said that while water can indeed cause some long term problems, it alone does not mean that the tractor should be a no-go. Any tractor that has sat outside through a winter will accumulate water. I just aquired one that had sat for 6 years, and had a great deal of water in the hydraulic system. Drain it, fill it, run it, then do it again. If the fluid is indeed white, you have water. That should play into the price, and play into how you evaluate the tractor as a whole. If the rest of it is clean, runs OK etc., then you need to make a decision on how much the hydraulic impairment has an impact on the purchase price. Since the hydraulics appear to at least work, that's good. Are the seals on the levers leaking too? If it is just water, and hoses look ok and are not leaking, dry, and cracking, it probably is one to keep (for the right price). It really is up to how you feel about it. If not comfortable, don't do it. If you can get a good price and either are willing to have some work done, or do it yourself, then it's ok too. Very objective, and hard to do with out someone who really knows the equipment. Take your time and buy what you feel good about. Try and find someone who knows that piece as well. Let us know how you do. Jim P'
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