Re: McCormick
The tractor sounds pretty rough. Does the engine turn over, or is it stuck? Mine was running pretty good when I got it, but I have heard storis about folks taking a stuck tractor, soaking the cylindrs with diesel, and then gently pulling the tractor to get the engine loose. Then it's a matter of firing it up.
All the stuff to fix what you mention is easily available. Lot's of folks sell parts, the ytmag.com classifieds have them all the time.
There was a parts tractor a hour from me for $500 a few months ago....
I do know that my Farmall was found under a falling down shed, with a stuck motor. It had new rings and bearing installed, all easily done with the motor still in the tractor.
I looked at my tractor, thast's a heck of a place to break, on that main front support. You can get the parts easily enough.
I guess the big thing is, what are you looking for? A toy to work on, a parade rig?