My new pride n joy 1974 Oliver 1855

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Well, after growing up with my dads 1940 Allis, International 350 utility, an M, a 460 gas utility and a 656 Diesel utility - I finally got me an Oliver. Remember seeing one new Oliver for sale at a time in Charter Oak, Iowa when a kid in the ‘60s. All original everything with 2717 hours on the ticker.

I do see a different shade of green on the belly cast, thoughts? Thinking of repainting the belly to match but thought I’d check in on that one first.



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Excellent find! As far as the different color,I wonder if it just faded at a different rate? As well as it appears to have been cared for,maybe the sheet metal was waxed regularly?
 
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And my White 508 5-18” plow found in Minnesota. Tractor and plow will be used mostly for community plow days and parades.

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Not that common to see the shield over the hydraulic pump still on the tractor. It looks well cared for, but I'd still make sure the transmission filter has been change recently. Also it looks like there is an extension on the PTO shaft, I'd investigate that as well. Really good bunch of knowledgeable people on here, welcome to Oliver.
 
Had the chain link lined up and greased. (Was still damp with grease from past maintenance) Removing the front hubs and spindles to flush the bearings, replace the seals and repack the bearings. Even the pivot pin is being cleaned up and greased. Idle being turned up a bit. The injector pump still has the original tie wires and crush lead seals in place.
 
Nice looking tractor, I have a question though maybe the Oliver guys could answer. Is there a chance the oil pan should be dropped and all the rod bolts replaced before it goes boom? Reason I ask is years ago there were three 55 series Olivers in the local salvage yard that looked near new from a distance, but all three had holes in the block. I know you can see the bolt head through the oil fill to see if the late twelve point bolts are used instead of the six point that broke. That's what I checked right away on the 4-78 forklift I have. If rod bolts do need replaced best catch it now before a plow day.
 
I agree about the rod bolts and wrist pins. This is a June 19, 1974 build. Many upgrades added to this tractor during that time. It does have the 12 point rod bolts. My friend, working on the Oliver (former Oliver mechanic now farming), and I have been talking about this. We’ve decided to let it be. After full operating temp has been reached the engine oil pressure is at 40+ psi at idle.
 
Just now got word on the air filters. Inner element was a factory installed filter stamped 1974 and still quite clean. I guess there’s a certain identifier showing factory install. The outer filter is stamped 1984. The filters have been saved so will get pictures of them later.

I grew up in Iowa, live in California and the 1855 resides in Iowa. In two years I’ll retire and move back to Iowa.
 
The front tires are SafeMart sold through the Farm Bureau back in the day. They’re in perfect condition with no visible cracking at all.

I also got the original operators manual with the two previous owners name and dates of ownership written inside the cover. The last owner had it for 19 years and added 300 hours to it during that time.
 
Looks real nice ! To me looks like the belly was repainted at
one time. Still a sharp tractor ! If I was you I would
definitely spend the money and do the engine updates. Money
well spent. Too nice to have something happen and loose the
engine.
 
Very sharp looking tractor, nice find. I
see it has Oliver suitcase weights and
the front weight bracket. That in itself
is a nice find and worth some money. You
will enjoy it for sure.
 
I have done that that now to two of our tractors. Including the one that I just talked to you about the injection pump. It's cheap insurance I feel and like you say may save you from having a bad day. Also could save a block or crank which are getting harder to find.
 

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