What's it worth and should I mess with it??

He proceeded to try and pull the head to replace the HG and couldn"t get the head off so he left it... Now after sitting I can"t get the motor to turn over, even pulling in gear. I think one of the cylinders is at TDC and maybe some moisture rusted it in place...

Should I mess with it?? What would it be worth as it sits?? Paint is old, but ok minor surface rust, tranny shifts fine...

Sorry so long.. Thanks

Can somebody explain to me the multi power?? Not exactly sure how it works... If I went through and rebuilt the engine and then had to go and purchase a new trans, I don't like that Idea at all...

Another Q: Where is the serial number located on these tractors? I was trying to figure out costs of a complete engine overhaul. Slip tractor new mains, pistons, pins, sleeves, etc... just to see costs before I was to crack it open. Anybody venture a guess at costs for this?

When I had hime look he came up with these #:

"Here are the numbers on the engine. I have laid them out like they are on the block.

1885954 C (this is a stenciled number) HB (stenciled)

These are cast into the block:

K25 i (?)

C 57111280

Maybe one of these is what your looking for."

Tins are all in decent shape. All need paint, but surface rust is very minimal and no dents whatsoever...

Thanks Again Guys I appreciate the responses

Course, I have about double in my project as was planned, and 1.5 times what it would be worth when done. So who am I to judge?

Your cash/call, but I'd do it.

Aaron

It sounds like a parts tractor to me. Maybe he will let you haul it away without charge.

The "lever for more power" is probably a Multi Power control. Many of these no longer work and parts to repair them are hard to find.

How many cylinders does it have?

The Perkins diesel has three cylinders. Parts for these are readily available and reasonably priced. It is a good engine.

The Standard Motors engine has four cylinders. Parts for these are hard to find and expensive.

Sounds like a major project.

Dean

Time is not a big deal, have a newer midsized John Deere that I can use when needbe. Money is a bigger deal.. Isn't it always?? :)

Can somebody explain to me the multi power?? Not exactly sure how it works... If I went through and rebuilt the engine and then had to go and purchase a new trans, I don't like that Idea at all...

Another Q: Where is the serial number located on these tractors? I was trying to figure out costs of a complete engine overhaul. Slip tractor new mains, pistons, pins, sleeves, etc... just to see costs before I was to crack it open. Anybody venture a guess at costs for this?

When I had hime look he came up with these #:

"Here are the numbers on the engine. I have laid them out like they are on the block.

1885954 C (this is a stenciled number)
HB (stenciled)

These are cast into the block:

K25 i (?)

C 57111280

Maybe one of these is what your looking for."

Tins are all in decent shape. All need paint, but surface rust is very minimal and no dents whatsoever...

Thanks Again Guys I appreciate the responses

Would come with a 6ft mower and a 5ft box blade...

Quote"Depends on what you're willing to invest, as far as time and money. A repair like what you're describing can get pricey. But, the MF35 was one of the best tractors ever produced. Personally, I'll take just about anything for the right price. I like a challenge. Maybe you'll get lucky, and he'll give it to you. Or, pick it up cheap. For me, less than 1,000 sounds about right, depending on tire condition and tin work. If the multi-power is shot, you can swap out a regular trans and bellhousing, all readily availible. But, be prepared for a can of worms. Few things in life are as simple as they seem." Time is not a big deal, have a newer midsized John Deere that I can use when needbe. Money is a bigger deal.. Isn't it always?? :) Can somebody explain to me the multi power?? Not exactly sure how it works... If I went through and rebuilt the engine and then had to go and purchase a new trans, I don't like that Idea at all...

Another Q: Where is the serial number located on these tractors? I was trying to figure out costs of a complete engine overhaul. Slip tractor new mains, pistons, pins, sleeves, etc... just to see costs before I was to crack it open. Anybody venture a guess at costs for this?

When I had hime look he came up with these #:

"Here are the numbers on the engine. I have laid them out like they are on the block.

1885954 C (this is a stenciled number) HB (stenciled)

These are cast into the block:

K25 i (?)

C 57111280

Maybe one of these is what your looking for."

Tins are all in decent shape. All need paint, but surface rust is very minimal and no dents whatsoever...

Thanks Again Guys I appreciate the responses