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Should I restore or part out?

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peter379

01-21-2008 14:40:12

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I have just bought a MM UTU? I know very little about Molines. I have messed around with a few 8n Fords but am not very mechanically inclined. I want to be but I usually wind up tearing up more than I fix. Anyway the motor is stuck in the tractor and I couldnt even get the wheels to turn in neutral. Supposedly it was running in 1998 when it was parked. I am ok at taking stuff apart and was planning on parting it out on ebay but now I really want to get this old tractor running again. Could a novice take on a project like this? Any comments welcome. Here is a pic and alot more of them at this website
http://s242.photobucket.com/albums/ff170/peter379_album/minny%20moline%20u/?action=view¤t=snowandtractorstuff007.jpg

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shinnery

01-24-2008 22:41:32

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Re: Should I restore or part out? in reply to peter379, 01-21-2008 14:40:12

Try 662 728 3747. That is a number I got from somewhere, I have not tried it myself.
Bryce

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Roger H MI

01-24-2008 10:29:52

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Re: Should I restore or part out? in reply to peter379, 01-21-2008 14:40:12

The meaning of restore has different meanings. To some it is putting a new paint job on a running tractor. Then others it is replacing all worn parts and bringing the tractor back to original condition with a new paint job. I would just get it running. The total restore would be too costly.
It looks like all the parts are there and shouldn't be to hard to get the old girl to fire up. Good Luck

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skycarp

01-24-2008 08:35:00

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Re: Should I restore or part out? in reply to peter379, 01-21-2008 14:40:12

P Luna,

Do you have Bill Williams phone number? I need some parts for a UT that I am restoring.

Thanks,

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P Luna

01-23-2008 21:35:25

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Re: Should I restore or part out? in reply to peter379, 01-21-2008 14:40:12

Restoring old tractors are time consuming as I can tell you as my 1950 B.F.Avery model R is still not painted after 4 years of work as time allows.If you need parts for your "U" Bill Williams in Marietta MS. should have most parts you need,he has several "U"s that he is parting out which are LP models.I am in Walnut MS.and was wondering where you are located. LOTS of luck P.Luna

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peter379

01-24-2008 01:22:18

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Re: Should I restore or part out? in reply to P Luna, 01-23-2008 21:35:25

Thanks for the info on the parts. I am located in Lawley Alabama about 45 minutes SE of Tuscaloosa. I drive a truck for a living and dont have alot of free time but I like tinkering with old tractors. I'll probably see if I can get the engine unstuck and go from there. If I cant get it to break free, It may be more of a project than I want to get into. Brad

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deadeye012

01-23-2008 08:52:56

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Re: Should I restore or part out? in reply to peter379, 01-21-2008 14:40:12

I'll try and give you a clue as to why the wheels won't turn in neutral. Go to the brake drums on both sides as they seem ro collect water when setting around. Take the covers off (tin). Then take the big nut and large cotter key off and the see if you can get the brake drums off. They are more than likely rusted and froze on. Takes a BIG puller...If you accomplish that, decide if you want to continue. You will have probably made up your mind by then....deadeye

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P Luna

01-23-2008 02:11:53

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Re: Should I restore or part out? in reply to peter379, 01-21-2008 14:40:12

This tractor is I believe is early 50's model and the steering wheel is what has been changed.every thing looks right except the cast wheel.Just my 2 cents worth. I also believe tractor was at Ethel MS. Take lot of work but LP gas tractors of any brand are getting rare.P.Luna

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peter379

01-23-2008 02:35:24

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Re: Should I restore or part out? in reply to P Luna, 01-23-2008 02:11:53

Yes this is the tractor from Ethel, MS. According to the serial number it is either a 1948 or 49. It is 0114? I cant read the fifth number. I think I am going to try to get it going. It might take me a few years the rate I go but I just hate to part this one out.

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schrocky

01-22-2008 09:21:37

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Re: Should I restore or part out? in reply to peter379, 01-21-2008 14:40:12

I learned something last summer at dads auction, It is totally what YOU want. some guys are happy with an old beater that they can say hey I got it running ! some have to restore to 3 times better than new. Just have FUN and if that means rippin it apart and selling it then do it.

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ask LW

01-22-2008 07:15:11

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Re: Should I restore or part out? in reply to peter379, 01-21-2008 14:40:12

he'd sell it due to health==then keep building /pullinganyways???hmmmmm m??

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01-22-2008 20:50:00

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Re: Should I restore or part out? in reply to ask LW, 01-22-2008 07:15:11

I'm working. One of my pulling tractors is for sale due to health reasons, none of your business. Where did I ever post I had quit building/pulling? Have some class post your name if you have something to say, let all that contempt go and get JESUS in your life!

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Curt Cooke

01-22-2008 06:34:13

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Re: Should I restore or part out? in reply to peter379, 01-21-2008 14:40:12

Don't you just love the "ran when it was parked" pitch. It's right up there with "ran good the last time it was used". Logically you are probably better off to part it out but guys like us that buy things like that generally aren't driven by logic. I have no answer, I agree either way. Have fun, that's the main thing.

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molinegb

01-22-2008 06:00:37

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Re: Should I restore or part out? in reply to peter379, 01-21-2008 14:40:12

From the pictures it looks like a 1944 or 45 wartime U. Cast steering wheel is wartime. It has wrong fenders as the are off 1952 or newer.I like to collect wartime models.Looks alot of work.

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Alan K

01-22-2008 10:38:18

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Re: Should I restore or part out? in reply to molinegb, 01-22-2008 06:00:37

I wondered about that too with the steering wheel and fenders. It also looks like it has later model rear hubs and rims, flote ride seat and later pto ( all of which could have been changed too )

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Howard H.

01-21-2008 15:04:45

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Re: Should I restore or part out? in reply to peter379, 01-21-2008 14:40:12

Aside from the rust, it looks like a pretty straight and complete old tractor.

Really depends on what you find inside - if it's got a rusted through cylinder and bad crank or rusted up trannie, it's probably better for parts.

You'll have to disassemble it either way, anyway... You can always make the choice later...

Howard

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chris44

01-21-2008 14:56:38

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Re: Should I restore or part out? in reply to peter379, 01-21-2008 14:40:12

I can guarantee that if you do go on ahead and restore it. There will be times when you just want to beat the living hell out of it. You better have a ton of patience if you try to attempt it. Good luck

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