[AT] AC m dozer question

[Dave Ernst]

Don,
I would not if I were you. To get to the steering clutches you probably will
have to remove the deck and that can be somewhat of a job. IF you can remove
the clutch discs and clean them and if they aren't worn out you would be one
lucky person. I don't have a clue where replacements can be found.
Good luck,
Dave
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "bwhdon" <acton at onramp.bz>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2004 2:10 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] AC m dozer question


> Thanks for the info Tom, finding the parts tractor might be the problem
> then.
>
> Don
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tom Armstrong" <toma at risingnet.net>
> To: "Antique tractor email discussion group"
<at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2004 9:53 AM
> Subject: Re: [AT] AC m dozer question
>
>
> > On Sat, 24 Jul 2004, bwhdon wrote:
> >
> > > Thanks Ed,
> > >
> > > I kinda figured the fella putting me on. are fix it parts hard to find
> for
> > > the M? is it work $1000.00 ? sheet metal looks ok , says engine runs
but
> the
> > > needs fuel tank and carb work, did run when pulled.
> >
> > The AC Model M was a fine tractor for its time. It had high performance
> > for its size and good economy. The wide gauge M replaced the horse out
> > here on the hills.
> >
> > In my opinion an M is well deserving of being saved and restored. They
do
> > not seem to be very well appreciated for some reason. If the
undercarriage
> > is in really good condition the $1000 price might not be too high. You
> > will need to think about aquiring 1 or 2 parts tractors if you are going
> > to consider restoration.
> >
> > I don't know what to tell you on the steering clutch. I may find out
some
> > day because I have one in the shed with the same problem. I also have
one
> > down in the blackberries for parts. It is always a good idea to try to
> > free a steering clutch before trying to take it apart. I know a Cat D2
> > will not come apart too well if the clutch is siezed. I had to break the
> > drum to get one apart one time. If it can be driven, sometimes riding
the
> > brake on that clutch to heat the drum can work.
> >
> > Tom Armstrong  toma at sangregorio.org  San Gregorio, CA  s. 1892
> > Barnyard Technology--- Ideas for tomorrow -> from yesterday's scrap.
> >      4th, 5th, 6th generation on family farm. Can Ag Sustain?
> >                 http://www.sangregorio.org/
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