Re: NEWBIE

Posted by Steve@Advance on August 03, 2017 at 20:09:41 from (66.169.147.211):

In Reply to: NEWBIE posted by Justinjones6381 on August 03, 2017 at 18:58:39:

Welcome Justin!

There are a lot of decisions that need to be made first.

What will you be doing with the tractor once finished?

If this is going to be a working tractor, you'll want to concentrate on getting everything mechanical
working correctly. How far you want to go is up to you and your finances. You could do the basics, get it
running, see what else rears it's head, deal with the problems as they arise. But avoid cutting corners, do
it right, do it once. Also consider doing any upgrades, electronic ignition, alternator, these things
improve reliability, what you need for a working tractor.

Another option is a "parade tractor" or light use tractor. This gets a partial tear down, fix what needs
fixing, stop the oil leaks, a decent paint job. Something you can be proud of when done, but not afraid to
get it dirty doing a little mowing.

The most serious is a "true restoration". The entire tractor is disassembled, down to the last screw. Then
put back with no corners cut, no after market parts if avoidable, a professional paint job, and tons of
money and time! I seriously would not recommend this for a first time effort.

Lastly, if you have any intention of doing this to turn a profit, forget it! You will spend way more than
you can ever get for one of these old tractors! Best done for sentimental reasons or just as a hobby and
the satisfaction of a job well done.

Once you decide to get started, the first thing to buy is a good shop manual. Start reading it before you
ever turn the first bolt! Pour over it, study it, get into the mind of the engineer that designed it! You
will be amazed with the things you find that would have been overlooked otherwise. The manuals will more
than pay for themselves in mistakes not made!

And you will need plenty of space to work in. Something with a concrete floor, protection from the weather,
preferably climate controlled. Procure some tables, some large surfaces you can lay parts out on, sort, bag
and label, and photograph. Once the tables are full, sort and store in containers to free up the table
space. You'll need a safe and effective way to wash greasy parts, and a pressure washer. Connections with a
reputable machine shop is a big plus.

As for body work, some people are naturally inclined to do it, and do quite well. Myself, I hate it with a
passion and always turn decent into disaster! But trying to do it in the same room as the mechanical work
is done will get real messy. Consider the cost verses the hassle and the result, you may want to hire that
part out, your decision.

Hope this is in the ball park of what you were asking, let us know. No such thing as a dumb question!
Youtube is your friend!

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