Questions about my 826.

I need to confirm the voltage and cold cranking amps on this thing in order to get the right batteries. I think that it is a 6-volt system, but not sure.

The ether assist never worked, but I would like to get it into working order prior to selling. I have no idea what I am looking at as far as how to troubleshoot it and figure out what to replaced. I have looked on a few websites that retail parts for IH's and have found nothing and have checked at all of the salvage yards in my area (NE Texas) with no luck on an 826. Anyone know of any online sources. Also, will it cross over to any other models as far as parts?

The tractor has been setting up without being cranked for over seven years (I know, I know) and I was wondering if I needed to go to any further lengths other than changing the oil, oil filter, drain fuel system, fresh fuel and fuel filters. Do I need to add an upper cylinder lube or such? Should I turn it over by hand before trying to crank it?

I also have a question about painting the tractor. On the parts that are not sheet metal... will Simple Green or such product sufficiently prep the surface or do I need to take further steps?

Sorry for the long line questions. But I will probably have more as I go. I hope that the good members of this forum will indulge me.

Monty

ether: any unit from 56, 66, 86, or 88 series should work. as far as checking the one you have, you need juice to the push button (from the key, i believe), then push button to one side of unit, and i think the other side of unit should go to ground.

i'm not an expert on painting, so i'll leave that for someone else. as far as starting it, i'd say you have done what i would do. if that isn't enough, i'm sure we'll hear about it from someone else.

Monty