|
Paul in Mich
12-01-2003 08:40:02
|
|
Re: My goal is to restore my H to better than new in reply to John, 11-30-2003 19:02:50
|
|
| |
John, You mention "Better than new". First of all, if you replace seals, odds are that that aspect will indeed be better than new since replacement seals are neoprene, whereas many of the original seals were felt. You will have trouble finding felt seals except in rare instances. There are lots of sources for N.O.S. parts as well as O.E.M.parts. Your Case IH dealer may even have some of the parts you need, so I suggest you try them first, as I find the quality to be unequaled. If you cant get parts from your dealer then start networking to find what you need. If you are going for a "Show winner", remember that there are a lot of variables to consider. First of all, if your tractor is being judged by a true purest, being better than new can sometimes be to your detrement. Can you find original tires that were used for the particular year your tractor was manufactured? That can be an adventure in itself. If its dual fuel, do you have, or can you find all the components? You can also overpaint. Paint jobs should be as original, and not smooth as glass automotive paint jobs. They look nice, but remember who is doing the judging. Decals vary somewhat from year to year, so make sure you have the right decals and have them placed in the proper location. a package of decals may include some that don't apply to your tractor, so use what is necessary, but no more. Wiring harnesses vary also from year to year. Finding IH bolt heads with the center dot comes into play, and you may have to become acquainted with someone who has a tractor scrap yard who will let you rummage around for nuts and bolts. Seat material, Light lenses and bulbs, Ignition coils, Fan belts, radiator hoses and clamps, mufflers, steering wheels, are all things visable to the naked eye. You can install internal parts that unless increases horsepower are never in question, but visual things make up a show tractor. Myself, I could care less about trophies, but if that is your thing, go for it, keeping in mind that you can overdo as well as underdo. Good Luck, and Enjoy.
|
|
|
