INTERNATION HARVESTER DROTT SKID SHOVEL??

Hi;

Hope I can find some help on this knowledgable forum. I have been asked by my sister-in-law who's husband recently passed away to help her dispose of some of his property. One of his possessions was a little used International Harvester Crawler/Grader. I know absolutely nothing about heavy equipment, but here's what I do know. It has a 6-cylinder diesel, and the only name plate data I could find on it stated International Diesel, Drott Skid-Shover, Model 1.50 K3, and Serial A 16329. It runs great and everything seems to operate as it should, but what do I know?? I have posted a pic, and I have plenty more I can send to anyone who can provide some info for the unit, or point me in the right direction. Many thanks;

Don, hornbrod@yahoo.com

If you need to know anything else, just ask. I have one of these machines and it's been good to me. Also there might be someone over at the redpower site that might be interested in it if you want to post it over there.

I also need information on overhaul parts for the engine 6cylinder diesel.

Another pic.

Thanks for the reply Bob. The Drott is located in Trinity, AL, not far from Huntsville, AL. My brother-in-law had the same plans as you do, but unfortunately never got to it. I found out from my sister-in-law last night that he had installed a rebuilt fuel pump last year before he passed away because of a small leak, and it has not been started since. Turns over fine, but does not fire. It ran great before this, and he ran it around his cotton fields. The pump is most likely not installed correctly and it's affecting the timing (my guess). This will be an easy fix, and I'll find someone to do it locally. Cosmetically the tractor is great, and it's been in the family here in 'Bama it's whole life. I really have no idea what it's worth, but will do some research. Send me your email and I can shoot some more pics. Don