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Questions about Oliver 88

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txasylum

02-15-2007 11:48:04




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Hello all,

I am usually in the JD side of the house, but now I have the chance to purchase an Oliver 88. I don't know anything about these tractors and am hoping some of you all can give me some advice.

This Oliver 88 is complete and it runs. It is on LPG. It needs tires. The only problem noted is that the PTO does not work. Here are my questions:

1. Is LPG a factory install or aftermarket?
2. What could be the problem with the PTO and what would something like that cost to repair?

I like to restore tractors in my spare time, but this will be my first in the Oliver side of the house. Is this tractor worth restoring?

Thanks a bunch. This site is great and you all are very helpful.

Bob

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BRG

02-17-2007 21:25:16




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 Re: Questions about Oliver 88 in reply to txasylum, 02-15-2007 11:48:04  
Mine is a 1951 88RC, not an LP, and I sure like mine. Ben



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AB

02-15-2007 21:58:53




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 Re: Questions about Oliver 88 in reply to txasylum, 02-15-2007 11:48:04  
The Oliver 88 was one of the best in my opinion. The Lp gas could be original or aftermarket. An original LP would make it a little more collectible but not much more valuable. I've seen a few in Texas that were aftermarket. The PTO could be a cheap or expensive fix just depends on the condition of the PTO shaft. If the shaft and splines and coupling are good, chances are it would be a cheap fix. $900 seems cheap if it doesn't need much. Engine overhaul, major PTO work, tires, paint job, etc. could easily push you into the more than it's worth category. There comes a time when you can have $5000 invested in a tractor that's only worth $3500 no matter how good it is. If you are planning on resale I just wanted to let you know.

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txasylum

02-16-2007 05:16:09




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 Re: Questions about Oliver 88 in reply to AB, 02-15-2007 21:58:53  
On the PTO, the guy said they were out cutting grass and there was a noise and the PTO stopped. Does that sound like the clutch or a broken PTO shaft? I think he said it makes noises now when they turn on, but the PTO does not turn.



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AB

02-16-2007 05:29:28




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 Re: Questions about Oliver 88 in reply to txasylum, 02-16-2007 05:16:09  
If the shaft does not turn at all I think you've got more problems than just a shim adjustment or clutches. I just went through this with my Super 88. I ended up needing a new PTO shaft, coupling, clutch hub, etc. There are lots of good used parts out there. You don't have to buy brand new. For instance - a new coupling is around $100. They are on E....bay all the time for $25.



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dboll

02-15-2007 13:20:06




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 Re: Questions about Oliver 88 in reply to txasylum, 02-15-2007 11:48:04  
77-88's are a good simple, easy to work on, do everything tractor, need more good points? graceful, nice driving, handy ect. pto is pretty simple, pull the pot off the back, adjusted with shims. I think factory 88's had a vertical lp tank, correct me if i am wrong, buy it, you can't go wrong if the price is right



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txasylum

02-15-2007 13:34:58




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 Re: Questions about Oliver 88 in reply to dboll, 02-15-2007 13:20:06  
Price is $900.

Fair price to restore?



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rrlund

02-15-2007 16:16:50




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 Re: Questions about Oliver 88 in reply to txasylum, 02-15-2007 13:34:58  
Let's put it this way,if I found a running 88 here in Michigan for 900,I'd have it ASAP.



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old

02-15-2007 15:10:43




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 Re: Questions about Oliver 88 in reply to txasylum, 02-15-2007 13:34:58  
If it runs good and has good tires thats not a bad price. I payed $1000 for my Super 88 and wouldn't take less then $10,000 for it now even if its only worth around $3000 but I like it a lot. Pictures of it are in the web page if you look you can see why I like it a lot. I've done a lot of work to it and I have worked it a lot also

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txasylum

02-15-2007 15:45:23




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 Re: Questions about Oliver 88 in reply to old, 02-15-2007 15:10:43  
It will need tires.



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old

02-15-2007 15:47:43




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 Re: Questions about Oliver 88 in reply to txasylum, 02-15-2007 15:45:23  
Then that might be a little high but also since its a LPG tractor if its stock as in factory built it maybe worth that any how since there deosn't seem to be a lot of them around



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old

02-15-2007 12:39:57




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 Re: Questions about Oliver 88 in reply to txasylum, 02-15-2007 11:48:04  
Can't help with the LPG. On the PTO it could be as simple as a bad clutch or its way out of adjustment. It could also be a broken PTO drive shaft but not as likely. The 88 is a good old tractor.



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