Mike Madison
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- Joined
- May 27, 2018
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- Tractor
- MF-35, Ferguson to-30, Kubota 245H, Kubota L3450, Kubota MX4700
Hello Good People. I'm considering buying an Oliver Super 55 tractor, diesel, for a very low price. The story is that the owner's friend borrowed it, used a lot of ether to attempt to start the engine, and 'blew a piston.' The tractor is good otherwise, straight tin, good tires, etc. Said to have all parts working as they should other than the engine.. I have not yet been to look at the tractor, but how should I go about evaluating the engine damage? It could have bent rods, bent crankshaft, all kinds of things. Or it could just be a damaged piston--fairly simple fix. Should I expect to take off the oil pan, if that's accessible? A total engine rebuild kit (sleeves, pistons, bearings, valves, etc) is perhaps $1500, so I could be going down an expensive rabbit hole. Any wisdom would be appreciated. Thanks.