The Chicken
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I had previously asked for a little help here on pricing a tractor.
And while I did not get that particular tractor, I bought another one that was, I think, more within my budget. I say I think, because it doesn't run, and is pretty beat up. We will see if I can bring it back to life.
I figured I would post this up, because I am sure I am going to have lots of questions and need tons of help, as this is my first tractor.
It is an International 3514. I don't know if I am posting this in the right section, as I did not see a sub forum for International tractors. If it needs to go elsewhere, please advise.
Here she is! What a beauty, right?
Anyway, my first problem is that it does not run, the previous owner said there was something wrong with the carb, so I started there. Boy, they weren't kidding. Aside from being full of crud and needing a total rebuild, the throttle shaft is so worn it moves all over in the shaft bore. The shaft is brass, the carb is cast iron. I ordered a rebuild kit from Steiners, but they dont have a bushing kit for that carb. I was thinking of trying to make a new shaft out of stainless, then boring the carb body out and pressing in bronze sleeves and reaming to fit. Anybody have any experience with something like this? any thoughts!
Anyway, thanks in advance for any help!
And while I did not get that particular tractor, I bought another one that was, I think, more within my budget. I say I think, because it doesn't run, and is pretty beat up. We will see if I can bring it back to life.
I figured I would post this up, because I am sure I am going to have lots of questions and need tons of help, as this is my first tractor.
It is an International 3514. I don't know if I am posting this in the right section, as I did not see a sub forum for International tractors. If it needs to go elsewhere, please advise.
Here she is! What a beauty, right?
Anyway, my first problem is that it does not run, the previous owner said there was something wrong with the carb, so I started there. Boy, they weren't kidding. Aside from being full of crud and needing a total rebuild, the throttle shaft is so worn it moves all over in the shaft bore. The shaft is brass, the carb is cast iron. I ordered a rebuild kit from Steiners, but they dont have a bushing kit for that carb. I was thinking of trying to make a new shaft out of stainless, then boring the carb body out and pressing in bronze sleeves and reaming to fit. Anybody have any experience with something like this? any thoughts!
Anyway, thanks in advance for any help!
