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Re: Advice on First Tractor
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Posted by RedTed/MO on March 18, 2002 at 06:15:12 from (63.71.128.88):
In Reply to: Advice on First Tractor posted by Carl K on March 17, 2002 at 14:15:48:
Carl K: Sounds like you've already got a pretty good idea what you want. Check tires and rims; they can be expensive to replace. Look over the engine block closely for welding that would be a sign of earlier cracks. Follow the wiring all the way around; if your tractor was ever "stored in the woodlot" the electrical components would deteriorate rapidly -- although replacing them is a fun and rewarding project for guys like you and me with our first tractors. Any sheet metal missing? Apparent leaks in the fuel line? Duct tape and baling wire? When I got that far down the check list (four years ago!), then I remembered four things: 1)these old tractors were built for and first owned by farmers who might not have ever owned one before -- just like you and me -- and working on them is pretty straightforward; 2)depending on where you live, there just might be a few old fellas around who'd be more than happy to give you a little help; 3)count on it: working on old iron will be more expensive than, say, basketmaking or paint-by-numbers, but a whole lot cheaper than psychotherapy, and 4)this bulletin board is the first best source of support and information and encouragement anywhere! Good luck. RedTed/MO.
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