Re: D19 Cracked Head problem

Posted by Hurst on February 19, 2006 at 19:48:00 from (66.129.5.5):

In Reply to: Re: D19 Cracked Head problem posted by rboulware on February 19, 2006 at 18:24:07:

I know the feeling, I went through the same thing when buying "my" first own tractor last summer. I wanted something with a cab and didn't want to spend an arm and a leg (I was only 15 last summer). Finally I settled on a 7000 allis, then came the decision, black belly or red belly? I knew the red belly would be a little cheaper, but one day, I came across a black belly on the photo ads on this site. Called the owner, he sent more pictures, and I knew I had made my mind up. It had some leaks, but mechanically seemed in great shape for the age. I have just had to do some laborous work, but nothing too much in parts, mostly just gaskets and seals. Just curious, what all will you use the D19 on? I think a gasser D19 is a good decision for someone who doesn't want to get into an expensive fixup if anything goes wrong. If I was buying one, I would probably be buying one to fix up and restore and show off to the JD lovers, so of course I would probably get a diesel, but I will have to wait until I buy a car and get a little deeper pocket before I try to tackle a D19 diesel restoration lol. Like I said, the diesels can be pricy. Also, just so you know, the D19 gasser is a very smooth and quiet gas engine from what I have heard. I think if you search the forums for stories on it, there is a story of a man who left his D19 gas running all night and didn't even reaize it. The dealers would show it off by putting a glass of water on the hood from what I have heard in stories and seen on an ad once I think. Good luck and have fun with the allis. Glad my research has paid off. I am definatively not an old timer, so I never was around these machines new, but I have done my best to take in what others have said about them and sort it all out. Shoot, this tractor is a little over 2 and a half times as old as me (ok, to be specific, 2.6875 if it is a 1962 model, 16x2.6875=43 :D). My dad always jokes around when he tells his friends that I bought my own tractor. The first thing he says to them is that the thing is almost twice my age, which it is. Well, I will quit rambling on. Congrats on making the decision. That has been the hardest part of my tractor experience, even harder than splitting my 7000 by myself in a shop at about 90 degrees (not fun).
Good luck

Hurst

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