Posted by mkirsch on March 01, 2010 at 05:16:12 from (64.80.108.55):
In Reply to: Thinking About Buying a H posted by Farmall M Beginner on February 28, 2010 at 16:32:56:
You've got one chance to buy that tractor if you really want it. Offer too little and she'll boot you out the door. Many of these old farm wives are pretty savvy on this kind of stuff, and don't forget that tractor represents a lifetime of work. She may not have any idea what it's worth, but she may "know" its worth more than $500.
See if she'll let you check the tractor over and try to start it. Bring a 12V battery and a compression checker. The carburetor is probably gummed up and will need a cleaning for it to run, but there's very little that can destroy a carburetor beyond repair. Same goes for the ignition system. What's important is if the engine makes good compression.
I would be a little more generous in my offer if all indications are that it'd be a runner with an oil change and a tuneup.
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