She's Alive

[Marcm157]

After nearly 10 years laying in a swampy field she is up and running again. Chased a bunch of electrical gremlins and several hydraulic issues but overall it was fairly easy so far. Still have a bunch of lines to replace and a few safety switches but all hydraulic functions work and she runs and drives. Considering it was a gift from my employer I made out pretty good.

 

[yanmars]

I would say so.

 

[Molalla1]

After nearly 10 years laying in a swampy field she is up and running again. Chased a bunch of electrical gremlins and several hydraulic issues but overall it was fairly easy so far. Still have a bunch of lines to replace and a few safety switches but all hydraulic functions work and she runs and drives. Considering it was a gift from my employer I made out pretty good.

Nice ! of your employer and a nice unit.

 

[tacticalturnip]

I remember your introductory post! Doesn't that New Holland have really low hours? Outside of the exposure to the elements, it's damn near new.

You really got her cleaned up!

 

[Marcm157]

I remember your introductory post! Doesn't that New Holland have really low hours? Outside of the exposure to the elements, it's damn near new.

You really got her cleaned up!

Only 425 hours!

 

[lman]

It's kind of sad that somebody would abuse a nice tractor like that by leaving it exposed to the weather. Why buy a tractor if you're not going to take care of it and park it inside.

 

[Jstpssng]

Nice looking tractor. Hard to believe that it sat outside for all of that time.

 

[Marcm157]

It's kind of sad that somebody would abuse a nice tractor like that by leaving it exposed to the weather. Why buy a tractor if you're not going to take care of it and park it inside.

It is inside my garage now. I will be building a shed over the next few months for sure.

 

[dodge man]

Nice job, it cleaned up nicely. Whats the car in the background?

 

[chim]

Wow!

 

[Marcm157]

Nice job, it cleaned up nicely. Whats the car in the background?

It's a 1954 Ford Sunliner - Been in my family since new. She is mid restoration. Progress stalled a bit when I got the tractor bug!

 

[kneedeep]

Did you do a full service on it?
Hydraulic, oil, fuel & front end?
Your boss must really like you!

 

[Marcm157]

Did you do a full service on it?
Hydraulic, oil, fuel & front end?
Your boss must really like you!

I did do the first full service of everything wet. I did use cheap filters as I plan to run it for a short bit and exercise everything and then likely use OEM filters as I flush everything out. I have a great relationship with the owners of the company I currently work for. Its family owned and operated and I am treated like family...

 

[sandman2234]

It's a 1954 Ford Sunliner - Been in my family since new. She is mid restoration. Progress stalled a bit when I got the tractor bug!

This was my Bride's Uncles. It just sold to the guy who bought his shop. I was offered it, but Aunt is extremely forgetful and he caught her at just the right minute. I would rather have his F1 pickup, but that went to his son.
David from jax