10+ year stilling vintage tractor start up project

Paul Homebug · Mar 6, 2012

hang with me here guys. i dont even know how to change the old on my truck let alone mess with tractors. but i am always open to learn.

mostly_gas · Mar 6, 2012

atf = automatic transmission fluid

Soundguy · Mar 6, 2012

Paul Homebug said:
hang with me here guys. i dont even know how to change the old on my truck let alone mess with tractors. but i am always open to learn.

um.. no offense here.. but if you aren't at 'oil change' capability yet, I sugest you enlist a helper / guide for this project.

soundguy

Paul Homebug · Mar 6, 2012

Soundguy said:
um.. no offense here.. but if you aren't at 'oil change' capability yet, I sugest you enlist a helper / guide for this project.

i did, you guys

maybe i should just look into buying a tractor n selling this one. How much is this thing worth you think?

Soundguy · Mar 6, 2012

selling a non runner you will take a bath. typical non runner , but more or less complete medium tractor like a ford N can go for about 500$ smaller non runners like cubs and small letter series farmall and allis units can go for 150-350$ depending upon condition and tires. One with a known locked engine and bad tires for instanc, might not fets 200$

i've been trolling auctions and for sale listings and have been bringing home running tractors that needed some fixing, but DID start and run, for 800$ range.. my carmall C and case VAC for instance.

Having us help you will sure be a leg up.. but many times it's not a substitute for someone you can look across the barn at too. besides.. sometimes there is heavy lifting.

If you want to keep at it.. we can keep at it..

I'm game for a fight..

Paul Homebug · Mar 7, 2012

I already took a bath today though. scrubbed behind the ears n everything! Thank you guys for the help! i'll post n let ya'll know how the progress is going.

peace n take care
paul