Re: Tractor Mentor?

Posted by Dave 2N on July 20, 2006 at 05:32:55 from (74.32.124.118):

In Reply to: Tractor Mentor? posted by Mike CA on July 19, 2006 at 18:04:53:

1-All of the advice given below is excellent.
2-The help you can get from this and other forums is excellent.
3-Don't be afraid to ask questions. These guys here know a lot and are willing helpers.

From my experience--
1-Get proper manuals and don't be afraid to start in.
2-When you are stumped, get on this forum.
3-Do you know anyone with mechanical expertise who could help you out occasionally?
4-The big one--for me anyway---carbs, generators, starters, distributors, mags, etc. should go out to a professional or someone with knowledge and experience. Don't try them yourself.
5-Do you have any special areas of expertise? If so,take advantage of it and get help for the other things. For instance, I'm good with BONDO, clutches, brakes, radiators. I can't paint worth a whoop and electrical stuff for me is till beyond mysterious. But my son (who is lousy with BONDO and hates doing brakes and clutches) is a great on engines and as far as electical issues go, he could wire the Space Shuttle. So--a balance of abilities.
6-Be patient--
7-Be patient---
8-Investigate expenses but don't let them scare you off.

9----Since doing my first tractor that I thought had to be perfect, I now am fanatical about the tractor's mechanical status but less so than I used to be about shiny paint. And you might be suprised at the number of people who appreciate a good running old tractor that doesn't look quite as good as Britney Spears.

10-Above all, have fun!!!

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