Re: Is it worth it???

Posted by Tom43 on January 14, 2007 at 09:32:02 from (70.142.49.246):

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

Dear Ralegh,
The late 4020 tractors are very nice. Whatever you buy you almost inevitably will have to put some major money into it. That is just the nature of old iron. Do you know a reputable,local machine shop? I would get an estimate from them on a worst case scenario head job to include guides, springs, planing etc. Then , take the head off yourself. You will never learn any younger. When the head is off I would seriously think about sleeves, pistons, and main and rod bearings. This could all be done for around $3,000 doing the labor yourself. There are plenty of people on the board who are willing to help you. There is a tremendous sense of pride, accomplishment, and self reliance if you work on it yourself. Also, you know exactly what has been done. How are the rear tires? Does the clutch slip when you put the brakes on while driving? Does the tractor steer ok? Remember, whatever you buy it will need work and you would be better off working on a classic 4020 than anything else.

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