Re: Repair or Sell?

Posted by Traditional Farmer on July 17, 2007 at 09:55:00 from (71.48.145.79):

In Reply to: Repair or Sell? posted by Katharine on July 17, 2007 at 08:32:11:

Trouble with a rebuild is that no one is going to know how much its going to cost before tearing the engine down.An overhaul kit may be the down payment only.Bad crank,bad head,crack in block,bad cam will add up to big $$$$ in combination It'll cost a pile.Throw in a new clutch because it wouldbe very foolish to split the tractor in that condition and not put in a new clutch.Also throw in between $50 to $80 an hour labor.I'd go to a Ford/NH dealership and see what they want for a new bolt in engine.They can at least give you a firm price on the entire job if nothing else you'd have a reference on costs.Its not going to be painless
dollarwise either way but throwing good money after bad can be not too good either.Does everything else on the tractor work as it should?that would make a big difference in your decision. Good Luck

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