Beware

Posted by James Tabor on February 06, 2008 at 05:31:14 from (206.166.230.102):

About a month ago I purchased a 1945 JD B. The tractor was advertised on this site as being totally rebuilt with an impressive detailed list of new or rebuilt parts including the engine. Cosmetically the tractor is perfect. It has been stored in a climate controled shop along with other restored tractors for about 4 years and wasn't ran enough to burn the paint off of the manifold. As soon as I got it I changed the oil and anti-freeze since I figured it hadn't been done since restortion. Ton's of stop leak came out with the antifreeze. The oil was dirty but didn't have any water in it. After changing these it sat over night. The next morning I decided to run it abit but checked the fluids first. I drained 2 gallons of coolant from the oil. To make a long story short I have had to tear the engine down and it is VERY apparent that the engine had never been touched. The head is in terrible shape and there is so much rust and debris in the block it will take a day to get it clean. Learn from my mistake, if you ever consider buying a totally restored tractor ask for photos of the restoration process as well as receipts for parts,machine work etc. It is disappointing to see how honesty and integrety are becoming a thing of the past especially in this hobbie. I guess I equate old tractors and their owners with old time values; my mistake!

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