Posted by DirtyJ on December 17, 2012 at 13:59:59 from (68.169.155.140):
Hello All,
I am looking at a '49 SA for cultivating a 5 acre vegetable garden. I looked at one that seemed to be in pretty good repair with a few exceptions. I will preface my questions by saying that I am a decent mechanic, but don't have much money for parts.
The good:
The tractor started on the first bump when cold. It had not been run in a few weeks.
It shifted well through all gears and didn't hesitate in any of them.
The body seems to be in good condition with very little rust.
The hydraulics were fully functional, moving free and smooth.
The bad:
The steering was VERY loose. To use it for cultivating, I need substantially tighter steering. Is this something that I can adjust out? I saw what appeared to be an adjusting bolt with a lock nut on it. I was able to loosen the lock nut, but not the stud that it was locking.
The rear end sounded louder than I expected, particularly at the rear left wheel. Is this normal? To be clear, I am used to driving a '98 kubota that is relatively quiet. I may just be used to that. It sounded like a normal sound, just amplified (whine, not a grind).
It leaks a little of everything. The seller told me the last time that he filled anything up, which has been a while, and none of the levels were low. That being said, everything was a little wet with some fluid or another. Should I just expect this? I am used to dealing with dry equipment.
Any feedback is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
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