Re: Is it worth it???

Posted by RodInNS on January 14, 2007 at 09:13:36 from (142.177.113.156):

In Reply to: Is it worth it??? posted by Raleigh on January 14, 2007 at 06:57:07:

Ok. This tractor has no less than 9000 hours on the clock? In most circles, 9000 hours would be considered about worn out for something of that vintage. Some of the newer gear is doing more hours, but not a lot more. When anything hits that kind of hours, hydraulic systems, engines, transmissions, rear ends, brakes, and just about any other component could be in need of some major service. If it isn't, the tractor didn't work too bloody hard most of it's life. Personally, I think you're looking at a time bomb there unless you have documented evidence that there has been major work done to the tractor. If you're going to pour money into it, why not at least buy one cheap with something broke so you can get it cheap, or buy one that's in better known condition than this one.

I wouldn't put too much stock in the dyno either. If there's something wrong with the engine, it's going to push a lot of smoke when it's lugging, unless somebody's actually gone to the trouble of turning the pump down to keep it from smoking. Dyno's are nice things to look at, and if they're accurate, it's nice to know what an engine makes, but you can evaluate an engine just as well without the dyno....
Why not see if the dealer will fix these things that are wrong, and then put a price on it. If you don't like, walk. I'd bet that at 9000 hours, you could open that engine up for a head gasket, and find that the valves are not so good, there's a ridge on the sleeve, the pistons are getting loose, the rings are worn, and if you checked the oil pressure it wouldn't be so hot either. In other words, you'd be butting a thousand buck head gasket on a worn out engine. I still think that 9 grand is too much money for a 30+ year old tractor, but you're in a different area than me, so I dunno. HTH.

Rod

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• Re: Is it worth it??? Raleigh Boulware 09:43:25 01/14/07 (0)

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