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Posted by 42FarmallH on December 10, 2003 at 18:29:33 from (12.23.184.71):
It can be VERY expensive to repair the engine, probably more than the whole tractor is worth. In my area, it is very hard to find a running H or M for sale -- everyone is still using them for mowing, raking, or running the grain auger. So I bought a stuck H from a relative, then needed another H for parts, then I STILL needed another block because both of mine were cracked. So as long as I'm rebuilding the engine, I just as well fix the other stuff, right? WOW that adds up fast - a wiring harness here, a fan belt there, oops that seal is leaking, better have good brakes, etc... All said and done I have a lot of money tied up in my 1942 Farmall H w/IH 1110 belly mount sickle mower. Will I ever sell it for what's invested? No. Do I want to sell it? Of course not! The sentimental value of that tractor is all the reason I need to hang on to it. The other day I fired it up just to putter around the yard for a while, sounds great! I enjoy this hobby and nothing can replace the feeling of driving a tractor that is older than my parents and getting a good day's work done with it. Anyways, thanks for letting me let off a little steam... Oh yeah, the power steering torque motor and flow divider are here - now to find the time to install all of it! Hoping to work on it over Christmas break, will update my website when I get something done. Steven@nd
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