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Re: HELP!! Can my Dad's Farmall sit without causing too much damage?
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Posted by Andy Martin on September 04, 2000 at 21:27:25 from (38.31.74.156):
In Reply to: HELP!! Can my Dad's Farmall sit without causing too much damage? posted by Jason on September 04, 2000 at 20:59:28:
Don't sell it if you even think you might want it! Although it is better to start it regularly, if it's had antifreeze it's OK. Remove the battery, if you can. If it goes flat it may freeze and break leaking acid on the tractor. The next time you are home you should probably drain the gas from the tank and carb and drain all the water if you plan to let it sit. Better to get some gas additive to prevent the gas from forming varnish during storage and fill the tank with the recommended mixture, but this is not necessary. It would be nice to block the tractor up so the tires are suspended. Otherwise, you should try to keep them inflated. You could also avoid future engine work by removing the spark plugs every six months and squirting a little Marvel Mystery Oil in each hole, then cranking the engine over several times by hand to spread the oil. Then replace the plugs. This will help but is not necessary. Lots of old Farmalls sit outside ten years and start with fresh fuel. That is why we like them. When you restore it you can fix all the problems it has, including those yet to come. If you contact some of your dad's friends or neighbors I bet you could get help with the suggestions. Probably someone who would be eager to help. You might even find a real trusted neighbor who would take it and run it now and again just to save it for you. Good luck! My favorite tractor is my grandpa's M, I'm glad it was "saved", and you may wind up with a child who wants it.
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