Quote: CVPost-Steve@Advance (quoted from post at 15:28:26 11/03/22) Think I would go with the Allis.
Allis is a more attractive tractor for shows, not as plentiful as N's.
The Allis is also overhead valve. If it needs valve work, the head comes off and goes to the machine
shop. The Ford is flathead, either have to take the tractor to the shop or make arrangements to bring
someone out or procure expensive DIY tools.
Whichever you choose, I would try to get it running as is before tearing into it. That way you can drive
it around, make a list of everything it needs. Even then, be careful not to get in too deep. Full on
restorations are expensive and patience demanding! For now a good functional going through, cleaning up,
stopping leaks would be the most practical approach. And get a real paper original print shop manual!
I do agree that the Allis is a generally more attractive tractor and not as plentiful. I live in central Illinois (I can't figure out how to add that to my profile quite yet) and I do see several Allis at local tractor shows, but more Fords generally. Though honestly it's mostly JD and Case around here.
Knowing that about the heads does make it slightly more attractive, even though it's likely I would only ever need to do it once. I really wish I knew if this engine had been gone through and "refreshed" or even rebuilt or if the thing was simply painted. Either way it's very possible it has an internal issue but it's likely the Ford does as well.
And that's absolutely the plan. The only down side being if I have to buy tires before I can drive it and then fine out there is a major internal issue. But even the Ford needs new front rubber, I believe.
This post was edited by Jeff_K on 11/03/2022 at 08:19 pm.
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