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Oliver 90?

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Tim Bailye

07-24-2005 01:40:49




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Got my Oliver 90 home today and have started looking around for parts,tyres etc. I can find very little reference anywhere to the Oliver 90. Is there some reason for this? This tractor is located in Western Australia. Could it be that it is known in the US as an 88 or something similar?
The correct rear tyre size is also a mystery as it presently has two different rears on it.
I am assuming the 7.50-18 is correct for the front but I would like an idea of the correct tread style.
Thanking you in advance
Tim.

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RAB

07-24-2005 05:48:32




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 Re: Oliver 90? in reply to Tim Bailye, 07-24-2005 01:40:49  
Tim,
Oliver Hart Parr 28-44, 90 & 900 (industrial), 99 (high compression gas-only version). Changed to Oliver 90 in about "37. Cockshutt 90 was the Canadian model.
Rear tyres could be 24, 28 or 30 inch depending on application. Most common were 14-30s.
I would think there are enough refs in the archives on this site to keep you busy for a while.
You give no mention of condition so I will just mention the following: check governor bearings (weights thru the housing are an expensive risk);
Both of mine sufferred valves dropping into the combustion chamber; look after your manifold.

Super old tractor. Not so many built, but were in production from "30 to "53.
Operating and parts manuals are easily obtainable and service is available on CD. Watch eBay.
Hope this helps. E-mail if you need anything further.
Regards, RAB

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Tim Bailye

07-25-2005 03:58:29




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 Re: Oliver 90? in reply to RAB, 07-24-2005 05:48:32  
Thanks RAB,
Mine is a 50 model in unknown condition. It appears to be fairly complete and turns over OK.
It appears to have not done a huge amount of work.
Presently it has a 14-30 and a 16-9-30 on the rear, so by your advice I will look for a matched pair of 14-30s.
I will be looking for new headlights, gauges, wire harnesses etc. Is there a degree of interchange-ability between models for some parts?
Tim.

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DKaiser

07-25-2005 10:05:14




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 Re: Oliver 90? in reply to Tim Bailye, 07-25-2005 03:58:29  
We have a set of 16.9 x 30 tires on our 90 and the only thing I worry about is the space between the tire and fender. We put reproduction fenders on ours and I'm affraid of catching a rock between the tire and fender and damaging it. The 90, 99, and 28-44 will interchange. Most parts are pretty specific to these models. Lights will be pretty standard from what the 70's use. I don't know if they are making that size of light yet or not. I though Korves was working on that but i'm not sure. We've been through a 90 and 99. I would suggest replacing the brake band if possible.

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Mike in shendoah valley

07-25-2005 06:42:08




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 Re: Oliver 90? in reply to Tim Bailye, 07-25-2005 03:58:29  
Tim, If I were you,I'd try to get the 16.9 tires,they will look much nicer and will be able to harness all that power that you probably don't kmow you have yet. What a beast!!! hey RAB,didn't know about gov'r bearings.



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RAB

07-25-2005 13:19:38




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 Re: Oliver 90? in reply to Mike in shendoah valley, 07-25-2005 06:42:08  
Mike,
Only a couple of smallish bearings - cheap to buy, pain to install (well not too bad!).
I have a governor casting with a large hole in it.
Could have been a blocked oil feed pipe, but the evidence is there. This occurred in the mid "50s ("48 vintage 90) while on light duty - grass mowing.
I change the bearings on all my 80/90 engines as soon as I can get to them, as spare governors are not easy to find this side of the pond.
Regards, RAB

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Mike in Shendoah Valley

07-26-2005 06:12:18




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 Re: Oliver 90? RAB in reply to RAB, 07-25-2005 13:19:38  
Thanks a lot--I'll do my 99 real soon



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RAB

07-26-2005 10:22:08




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 Re: Oliver 90? RAB in reply to Mike in Shendoah Valley, 07-26-2005 06:12:18  
Mike,
Let me know what they are like. Always interested if I"ve been any help. If it has electrics you can feel the generator pulley, otherwise you will obviously need to remove the mag to check the coupling end. Don"t lose that ball bearing in the governor cross shaft housing.
After driving my 90 eighty miles home, I was amazed at the mag drive end bearing condition.

The other possible problem area (not so expensive) is the water pump housing. Mine was absolutely full of sediment and was getting no lube. You can tell by the dirty engine front if it is OK.
Regards, RAB
Regards, RAB

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Tim Bailye

07-27-2005 04:14:01




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 Re: Oliver 90? RAB in reply to RAB, 07-26-2005 10:22:08  
Thanks all.
I am considering driving it 450Ks home at the end of this year. I will be going right through it to give it a fair chance of making the trip. Intend to back flush the radiator etc and drive it around here for a fair bit before considering it ready.
You may get to hear from me a few more times before the end of year! Thanks for the help so far.
Tim.



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RAB

07-27-2005 09:01:03




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 Re: Oliver 90? RAB in reply to Tim Bailye, 07-27-2005 04:14:01  
Tim,
I do hope it has the C66 top gear ratio or you might be a long time driving! I would trailer it that far anyway. Cost of fuel would prolly pay for most of lorry freighting it on a return trip, especially as you have plenty of time to look around for a good deal, but it will be your a*s which will be telling you that you shouldn"t have done it! Need to also consider safety, and costs if it does need recovering.
Regards, RAB

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