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Going to look at an 88, what am I looking at??

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Dan

07-23-2001 21:53:27




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Located a 1950 Standard 88 gas for $2400. Only spent five minutes with it so far, but going to check it out more thoroughly tomorrow. Full tin in very straight condition, no rust, has two small 3" welds on one side curtain. Clamshell fenders with extensions (factory option??)Tires were ok for using, should be replaced if restoring. Original paint, faded of course. Started it cold and it turned right over and idled well.

Another acquaintance has seen the tractor and thinks that it has Super 88 pistons/sleeves. Is this cause for concern, or were their parts interchangeable?

What else to watch out for, is the price decent (I am in WA state, tends to be somewhat spendy here), or keep looking?

Appreciate any advice or information anyone can provide. Thanks!
Dan

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Jim T

07-25-2001 16:36:23




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 Re: Going to look at an 88, what am I looking at?? in reply to Dan , 07-23-2001 21:53:27  
Dan, larger pistons and sleeves are a GOOD thing. Makes more cubic inches to give MORE POWER! The parts interchange so it is all O.K. My rowcrop 88 is set up like that and it puts out slightly over 55 HP. As for the price, here in Il. 88 rowcrops seem to bring around the $1500 mark. Add in the standard version, extra ponies, all the tin and extensions and it may not be too unresonable. Good luck Jim

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Jim T

07-24-2001 16:44:47




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 Re: Going to look at an 88, what am I looking at?? in reply to Dan , 07-23-2001 21:53:27  
Dan, the pistons and sleeves are just fine. That is what really makes a "SUPER". Std bore and stroke was 3.5x4 on an 88. Super was 3.75x4. Aprox 230 cubic inches versus 265= MORE POWER! It adds about 10 horses at the drawbar. Ive got a 51 Row Crop set up that way that puts out slightly over 55HP on a dyno. With those numbers the rest of the tractor is still almost "bullet proof". As far as price goes,working 88's here in Il. go for about 1200 to 1500 so add a little for the standard and maybe the extensions and all the tin and it might not be too out of line. Good luck. JIM

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