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Posted by Jeff?MI on April 24, 2003 at 06:50:03 from (68.22.65.150):
The BN I'm working sat out in the rain and snow for 15 years without a muffler, so water filled up the engine. I heard back from the machinist, and it will cost about $1K for repair of the contents of the block (crank, bearings, rebuild kit, cam, tappets, etc.); the block itself is good. The head was repaired for $230. I need new rear tires, but the rest of the tractor is in good mechanical condition. I did an estimate to have this tractor ready for show (next August), and I'm looking at $3000 to $3500 total. I already have about $700 in it. I would like to get it running and save it, but the cost is scaring me. Any advice or words of encouragement? Troubled in T.C.
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