Posted by WellWorn on January 28, 2017 at 10:15:35 from (64.66.127.214):
In Reply to: Mixed emotions posted by WellWorn on January 27, 2017 at 17:51:36:
His health had been declining for a few years, but his last 36 hours were an abrupt change. It's quite possible he knew on some level weeks ahead. I'm just thankful that he didn't suffer long, and that this old iron didn't slip away as scrap (at least before someone can see if it can be resurrected).
The family assumed it could be gotten running, but there is more to making it right than just that. I've learned so dang much in doing things ignorantly, that I now know to look a lot deeper than the surface of any apparent problem. If it's stuck, the head comes off to confirm the extent of it, not just soak the cylinders with oil and blindly hope that if it can be made to turn, it's "ok". Maybe if it worked last season and some condensation got into it, but not if it's been sitting stuck for several years. I'll be setting aside my allowance for a full kit, just in case. Not only did I potentially get "lucky", this tractor did as well.
We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]
Today's Featured Article - Ford Super Dexta - by Anthony West. The rusty blue tractor caught my eye as my truck zipped by the farm implement business. It looked so fornlorn amongst the lineup of newer equipment. But it was just the right size for my small farm. I stopped in and asked the proprietor for further information. "It's a 64 Ford Super Dexta", he said. "It's a tough little tractor, although it's a hard starter being a diesel and all." He did manage to get it running, compliments of a can of ether. Once started it putted along pretty good. It
... [Read Article]
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.
