[AT] Oliver 70

[John Hall]

Many years ago Fitz salvage yard in Cascade, VA had a bunch of 70's. they 
used to be, and probably still are, on the ATIS salvage yard list.

John Hall

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Andy Glines" <andyglines at hotmail.com>
To: <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2007 3:31 PM
Subject: [AT] Oliver 70


> The plant was shut down between Christmas and new years so I got a little 
> tractor time in.  I bought a rough looking Oliver 70 about a year ago.  I 
> suspected that the engine was really in good shape though.  Since I was 
> working on the Huber last year the poor oliver got little attention.  I 
> finally diecided that it was time to start the 70.  After a couple of 
> little issues it started and it runs pretty damn good!  I order to get the 
> restoration on its way I have a couple of questions.  I badly need a new 
> oil filter the old one appears to be a spin on filter what is the modern 
> replacement filter #?  I am going to want to install an under-the-hood 
> muffler what do they look like?  where can I ger one?  Right noe there is 
> a piece of pipe welded in where the muffler goes.  They did a poor job of 
> installing the pipe so I want to put the muffler back.  I need to find 
> some 38" rims for the tractor.  The cast centers were made for 40" rims so 
> I need to find 38s with the largest center opening possible..... any 
> suggestions?
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