Chris, statements like this worry me: "I grew up on a farm, but never really used the tractors. Now, I want to overhaul Dad's old tractor." Kinda like me saying: "I grew up in a Doctor's office, but never learned anything about the practice. Instead, I became a farmer. Now, I'm retired and, I want to open a Doctor's office and see patients." Both have the potential of being dangerous. I have seen too many people killed operating tractors and farm equipment because they were totally lacking the experience to do so. Two that I knew personally had absolutely no experience. For safety, I believe that in addition to experience some mechanical ability is just about a requirement. My suggestion is never to get it in your head that you are going to operate this tractor unless you agree to let me give you a tetanus shot and suture up your wounds. It's not a toy. I'm 100% in favor of your restoration plan, provided you hire someone else to do the work while you observe and learn. There's surely a local, retired farmer or mechanic that would love to make a little spending money. Be sure to pay him "Doctor wages". You can do all the manual reading, parts ordering, etc. When they start to split the machine, go off and play a game of golf. Just some advice from an Engineer to a Doctor. But, I was raised on tractors and powered farm equipment. During your restoration, for your many questions you will have, the guys on here REALLY know their tractors and will help you all they can.
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