[AT] McCormick 15-30

[John Hall]

I know of an old-timer that still has two 22-36 tractors. He told me they 
were great machines for power--especially pulling stumps out!! He used his 
to pull a big thresher also. I would love to have one or both of them but 
they are currently "not for sale".

John
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lane Freeman" <lmfree at ptd.net>
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Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 12:20 PM
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> Are you thinking of making it into a puller. I have a 15-30 and a 22-36 
> and
> have thought of doing that. I dynoed the 22-36 and it read out at around 
> 38
> HP at 540rpm  But these old bucket piston long stroke engines have
> incredible lugging power.  At 300 rpm the dyno was reading out at just 
> under
> 70hp and was still chugging and barking with no sign of giving in.  I 
> don't
> know how this compares to other tractors but just found it interesting. 
> Just
> an FYI since I know you are into pulling.
> Lane Freeman
> New Tripoli, PA
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> From: "Easley, Greg" <EasleyG at health.missouri.edu>
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> Hood and curtains are nowhere to be found.  No sign of freeze damage to
> the radiator or engine block.  I'm thinking this one is probably worth 
> it's
> weight at scrap price, maybe a bit more.  It would be an extensive
> restoration
> project for sure.
>
> Greg
> http://www.geocities.com/heartland/woods/1416
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> From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com on behalf of John Hall
> Sent: Sun 5/7/2006 5:56 AM
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>
> Haven't been keeping up with the prices lately but I'd say definetly not a
> fortune, There are plenty of these still around. What I normally do is to
> find an average selling price for one in good condition or restored. Then 
> I
> start deducting for the big ticket items like you have mentioned that have
> to be replaced. You didn't mention about the hood and side curtains--take 
> a
> good like at them as well. I also check to see if the radiator or block 
> was
> drained before it was abandoned. No guarnatee nothing isn't busted but 
> it's
> promising when that has been done.
>
> Good luck and keep us posted
>
> John
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