Posted by Hugh MacKay on December 03, 2008 at 03:55:34 from (216.208.58.174):
My Farmall 130 has been what I call a beater tractor. I do all those nasty jobs like plowing snow with it. I never take the snow blade push frame off as it gives good front end weight when using mounted plow, disk and cultivator. I've repaired what had to be repaired to keep it functioning well up to this point, however it is a tractor that has seen a lot of hard hours.
My delema, now I find it needs engine rebuild, new rear rims and tires and all new sheet metal including fenders and fuel tank. Problem is, I'm not much of an engine guy when it comes to rebuilding. Oh, I can tune them up, may them work well, and do all day to day serviceing.
The compression is down to 55#, all cylinders. Tractor has new clutch assembly, new water pump, excellent hydraulics, good working fast hitch, quiet drive train, and new front tires and rims. I have a quote of $2,200. to professionally rebuild engine, then I've got to add sheet metal, fuel tank, fenders, rear rims and tires. You know the rest of the story, going that route, I'm going to hit $5,000. before I'm done.
I've looked at the idea of parts tractor, not sure that will save much. Problem with that idea, is to find one with all those items I need in good condition. I see one with good sheet metal, fuel tank and fenders.
My question, how well will I do buying engine kit and attempting that one myself? How do I decide if I fitted sleeves properly? How do I decide on crank needing needing possible turning and replacement bearings. How do I decide on head rebuilding? Remember that professional rebuilder is going to give some warrenty.
Opinions please, especially from you folks that attempted that first engine rebuild and the results.
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