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Posted by Hugh MacKay on November 20, 2004 at 03:28:35 from (216.208.58.178):
In Reply to: Re: You All Are My Friends I Need Your Help posted by Allan in NE on November 19, 2004 at 20:50:24:
Allan: This one sounds a bit like the 140 I have. My son found this tractor at a place where he regularly did business. The tractor had been in a heated warehouse for 10 years and no could get it going for them. Sandy had bugged them for about 3 years trying to buy it. They said,"Oh we can't sell it, where would the cat sleep." There was always a cat sleeping on the seat. Their business was growing and finally they needed the space this and several other tractors occupied. They told Sandy to make them an offer. Sandy said he would like to hear it running before doing that. They said it wouldn't start. Sandy responded," Any 4 cylinder gas Farmall will tow start in about 50' or less." The older of 3 brothers said," while your towing it take it to the bush and leave it." With that Sandy called me, my responce," offer scrap price." He did and they accepted. He called back come quick with a trailer, before they change their mind. A neighbor and I went with fresh gas, good 12 volt battery, points, condencer, plugs, rotor, cap, etc. In less than 5 min we had it going and on the trailer. Was it a cheap tractor? No, the entire electrical system had to be replaced. Tractor had been left all those years half full on coolant, thus top half of rad and water pump were a mass of rust, toast in other words. The pto would not go in gear, I expect the sliding yoke is stuck from all those years of no lubrication. Since I don't need to use pto, I'm thinking that may free up. Have bought all new tires, and rear rims. Valve stems had been leaking chloride all those years as well. Carb needs a kit. So when we're done it will be $150. per hp same as the 966 will cost you. Allan; we may not get it all right on forum, but at least we don't sit around dreaming about buying $25. hp in an old tractor.
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