I bought a 1900 C series Oliver Saturday. A Wheatland with no power steering, has 2 speed hydra power and poor tires. It has sat for about 5 years but someone did try to start it about a year ago so the engine isn't stuck (according to the owner). The fuel lines are removed and the fuel pump/govenor assembley is just hanging on the block. The oil level is almost up to the top of the dipstick. The owner told me that the guy working on it had pumped the thing full of diesel so it is probably a good thing that it never started. Supposedly there is a "square piece" in the fuel pump system that has been removed and not reinstalled and that is why it will not run. The engine is a crate motor, meaning it was replaced with a new engine about 2000 hours ago. It is still gold so at least that part of the story is correct.The sheet metal is all there and in good condition. Very little rust which is pretty rare for Western Kentucky. I gave $2500 for it. (or should I say my wife gave $2500 for it for my combined Christmas and birthday present). Do you think we got hurt? Is this going to be a nightmare to get running? I am kinda worried about the injectors and the fuel pump. I figure with the lines off, that is an open ivitation for rust and dirt to enter the injectors and ruin them. I know I will have to spend a day replacing filters, fluids and cleaning/replacing lines to prevent problems. Anything I should be particularly watchful of as I begin the slow process of fix this engine to hear it run? You know I am going to ask a ton of questions. And before anyone says it, "Yes I am going this afternoon to get a book on the subject". ;) Thanks guys.
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