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DennisT

08-02-2006 21:19:57




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I know I'm taking up a lot of bandwidth on this subject, but I started and drove the tractor some today and here are my impressions:

Started instantly; and it hadn't run for some time. No smoke when it started. Smooth. "Bouncy" 30# oil pressure (a little flicker of the gauge needle) Exhaust manifold has broken stud at rear. Front tires are from an old truck (makes me wonder about other maintenance) Back tires...tread 70%; condition about 60% due to weathering and as they each had one small gouge in sidewall and a few cuts. Must have fluid because around one valve stem there was surface rust and it was slightly leaking. Front end sheet metal very good and straight. Fender edges dinged slightly. Three-point, "balls," had some edge nicks; 3-point seemed fairly tight. Red oxide on water pump, so probably replacement. New starter. Battery boxes rusted through some on bottoms. Gauges in nice shape and working. Wide front. Paint 65%. Full time power steering. Drove nice, turns sharper for it's size than I expected. Some hoses are weather checked. All injector (diesel) lines look tight and no leaks (nice real plumbing) Rear had quick-connect hydrolic hoses, one pair on each side of the 3-point. Bostrom seat; bottom good, back shreaded. I was 'kinda impressed in spite of some obvious neglect to it's care. Asking price: $7,000. No loader and I need a loader. My neighbor knows the seller and agreed that an offer of $3,500 would not irritate him (might not take it either !) Everyone knows the price is too high and it's been for sale for a while. If I could get it for $3,500-$4,000, and find a loader, I might come out OK. I have no idea how much of a headache getting a loader on it would be.

Neighbor also said I should just find a loader tractor ready-to-go.

Comments invited. Dennis

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Jim@concordfarms.

08-05-2006 14:28:38




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 Re: The 1550: here's a description of what it look in reply to DennisT, 08-02-2006 21:19:57  
I'd say $3,500.00 tops. I'd worry more about that seepage and rust around the valve stem than anything else. Probably rusted worse on the inside of the rim. I don't know what to say about the flickering oil pressure gauge. I had a 77 once that did that, and it turned out that someone had put a wrong spring in the relief valve. 3 point balls aren't a problem, they can be bought for $3 a piece from most after market suppliers. Battery boxes are $60 each or less. Seat back probably $75. If you pay his price, fix all the little problems, and put a loader on it, you're going to spent at least 10 grand. And thats a lot of money for a 40 year old tractor. Jim.

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DennisT

08-06-2006 08:41:39




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 Re: The 1550: here's a description of what it look in reply to Jim@concordfarms., 08-05-2006 14:28:38  
Thanks. I have all the feelings you just described, but I did not have any idea of the little-item costs, which you provided. I appreciate that. I don't know what a pair of new rear wheels would cost (if they are almost rusted out), or if they are even available...that's a problem. I hate calcium in rear tires; had it in the past and was glad to get rid of it, even though I know the reasons for it. Sounds like getting a loader for the Oliver could be really expensive. So....right now I'm watching the Oliver, talking occasionally with their salesman, and also looking for another loader tractor, complete, ready to go. The whole problem here is that I took a liking to the Oliver; they're hard to come by here, so if I get another tractor it almost certainly will not be an Oliver. Don't know why I like the Oliver so much. Dennis

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SJ

08-03-2006 07:15:54




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 Re: The 1550: here's a description of what it look in reply to DennisT, 08-02-2006 21:19:57  
Dennis,one more thing I would like to add that I took into consideration when I was looking for my tractor.Im a shade tree mechanic,Im not sure what your mechanical abilities are.But one thing I did know that I did not want was a 30-40yr old diesel motor.I knew nothing about them and living in New york Ive heard nightmares about diesel motors in the extreme cold,more so old ones.Even my gas 1550 which starts right up is quite cold hearted(takes for ever to warm up for normal operation)Sorry but just another cog in your search for the ultimate tractir,lol
Good Luck
Stan

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j meyer

08-02-2006 21:43:47




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 Re: The 1550: here's a description of what it look in reply to DennisT, 08-02-2006 21:19:57  
I dont think he'll talk below $5,500 if he has 7 on it....Honestly, I'd just walk if your looking for a tractor and loader. 1650's are mill of the run, and can be found everywhere. My two cents.



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