Just to keep things alive I am covered up with work and family events and have not been able to go back. I have spoken with the owner and he says it did run when he parked it and just never used it again. Not real surprised by that because the old car looked to be complete and probably runs and he has just let it set and go down, so the same has probably happened to the tractor. Also need to give it a little time so that there isn't any ethics problems related to my work. I inspect homes for insurance companies and he is having problems that I suspect are caused by not repairing his home from previous losses paid. Nothing to do with me, but I've had people accuse me of things before.