[AT] AC m dozer question

[bwhdon]

Thanks Dave.

Don


----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Ernst" <dadadidi at cccomm.net>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2004 4:22 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] AC m dozer question


> 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"
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> > 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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