Possible Case 660 Combine Project... Advice Needed

Posted by Ed S. (IL) on September 27, 2003 at 06:57:38 from (66.82.192.1):

(I also posted this in the Case Tractors section)

I recently located a Case 660 Combine (4 cyl. gas engine)
not far from our 15 acre farm that I can collect for free. It
has a 5" dia. tree growing up through the corn head, so it's
been sitting there a while. The bean head is laying on the
ground nearby amidst piles of other junk.

It appears to be pretty complete, and has not yet sunk into
the ground far enough for the lower sheet metal to touch
(and rot). The auger pipe is rusted out on the bottom,
though.

I'd be interested in opinions on whether this is a worthwhile
project to undertake. Are parts still available for the 660?
Ultimately, I'd like a small combine that I can use on several
acres of corn/wheat/oats - is the 660 suited to that kind of
usage? (I'm still learning farming, having moved to the
midwest from the Atlanta, GA suburbs a couple of years
ago).

Would also appreciate any suggestions on restarting the
engine after it has sat so long (should I determine it's worth
a go).

Thanks for any suggestions/input...

es

Follow Ups:

• Re: Possible Case 660 Combine Project... Advice Ne earlschieb 07:17:26 09/27/03 (1)
  • Re: Re: Possible Case 660 Combine Project... Advic off the land 14:18:26 09/27/03 (0)

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