You'll probably get several different opinions on this, but here is mine, based on 26 yrs of restoring tractors. Sandblasting is a great method for cleaning most parts. Fragile parts, made of pot metal, almuminum or other soft materials should not be blasted with a sand media. Too abrasive and can destroy them. Assemblies should not be blasted. Sand seemst get everywhere, despite your best attempts at sealing things up. Sand + bearings = disaster. I blast components, then thoroughly clean them before phosphate coating or priming. I do not blast entire tractors or assemblies. Silica sand is inexpensive, but carries with it health hazards. A positive pressure hood should be worn and care taken not ot inhale the dust. (Silicosis) Sandblasting is quick, effective, and efficient, but an inexperienced blaster can distort sheet metal to the point of ruining it. Many a hood has been destroyed that way, as have aluminum and brass serial tags. IF yoiu intend to completely disassemble and clean AFTER you blast, I suppose blasting a complete tractor is an option... Just my opinion.
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