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A. Gibbons

09-10-2000 13:08:14




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I looking at an 800 series Ford that was sandblasted before being painted. Somewhere, perhaps on this group, I read that sandblasting should never be done because no matter how you try to prevent it you will end up with sand in places you don't want, like transmissions, seals etc. Would like to know the opinions of those of you who have had experience with sandblasting as part of a tractor restoration. Is it a major problem? Would you not buy a tractor that you knew to be sandblasted?
Thanks to all

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raytasch

09-11-2000 12:57:00




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 Re: Sandblasting in reply to A. Gibbons, 09-10-2000 13:08:14  
Most tractors run in a "sandblast" environment some of the time. I believe that unless a person purposly aimed the sandblaster at seals and openings such as breathers, air cleaners, gas tanks, insturments, brakes, dust covers, sandblasting would be no more damaging than normal tractor use. The mentioned areas should be sealed off with heavy tape or protection before blasting. Most of the energy of the blast media is spent when it hits the initial target. True, it makes a mess and seems to get everywhere. I would look the seals area over very closely. Look at the tie rod end seals, any soft parts, gear shift cover if it is a 4 speed. There will be some who disagree with me but over the years I have done a fair amount of blasting. I think it gets a bad rap in a lot of cases. I believe a tractor can be blasted without detriment if the operator uses care. My opinion, only, ray

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JHunt

09-11-2000 22:49:23




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 Re: Re: Sandblasting in reply to raytasch, 09-11-2000 12:57:00  
I would agree with Ray. It would be nearly impossible to restore most 40+ year old tractors to show condition without sandblasting. The cardial rule of sandblasting is if you think sand can get in anything it definitely will. If this rule is followed and the required precautions are taken, it can be done successfuly. My 850 has been painted 3 or 4 times and the next time will have to be sandblasted(hopefully this winter). I wouldn't disqualify buying a sandblasted tractor because most guys who are willing to sandblast one are probably particular enough to do it right. Especially if their intention wasn't to sell the tractor afterwards. Let the quality of the job be your guide. If the tractor has been run much since the sandblasting, any problems associated with it would have probably come up by now. If you do buy it though, it wouldn't hurt to drain and change all the fluids as I would with any old new-to-me piece of equipment.

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A. Gibbons

09-12-2000 15:03:33




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 Re: Re: Re: Sandblasting in reply to JHunt, 09-11-2000 22:49:23  
I posted this question on Tractor Talk also. Thoughtful opinions over there too. Thanks much, you guys are very helpful



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