Re: Re: Re: Considering a homemade hydro-transmission for my CASE T/L/B -- Any suggestions?
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Posted by TYLER on September 25, 1998 at 23:07:47:
In Reply to: Re: Re: Considering a homemade hydro-transmission for my CASE T/L/B -- Any suggestions? posted by Ken McWilliams on September 25, 1998 at 15:40:25:
: Jeff, : I bought the tractor in late June and I've worked on it every spare hour since then. Although, I bought the tractor/loader/backhoe for only $450, it's been a money pit since then. I didn't realize at the time the tractor parts were so rare and expesive. Knowing then what I know now, I probably would have bought a more popular 35 -40 HP utility tractor for the core tractor and mounted the loader and backhoe on it. The loader and backhoe are in good shape and only have to replace 1 of the outrigger stabilizers which I've already located in a salvage yard. So far I've put in another $1025 in brakes, sheetmetal, power steering pump, gas tank, engine rebuild, carburetor, water pump, etc. I know I'm going to have to put in another $1500 - $2000 for 4 tires (2 rear & 2 front which are vintage 1959) , gauges, radiator, outrigger, paint, seat, decals, etc. Plus I may have to replace the Case-O-Matic with a standard dry clutch arrangement which may be another $500 - $1000. Will the backhoe be worth the 5 grand you'll have in it when coumpleted. You'll have rebuilt the whole thing. The motor runs good,loader and hoe work. If the tiers hold air I put the on the last rung of the ladder. You've gone this far. I'd say put in the dry cluch. In the end you'll have a good machine. I've seen old hunks of rust and weld leakin from every where go for 5 grand. Think about it.
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