[AT] RE: Oliver 70

[Andy Glines]

John & Mike thanks for the info.
I didn't know that 38s were ever stock on the 70.  I just assumed that the 
ones I saw with 38" tires had the same problem as mine.  I was hoping to 
cheat a little by finding a 38" rim that will fit the center for the 40" 
rim.  The actual cast center measures about 37".  thanks for the info about 
the oil filter and muffler as well.  Now to locate the right side grill 
screen and small side pannels.

>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.


>I did a quick search of the YTmag Oliver forum and came up with the WIX
>51105#.   You should be able to cross reference that.   If not, if you have
>a FRAM dealer close look in their book.   Walmart and TSC both deal in 
>fram.
>I got the filter for mine at TSC.
>
>I think I remember seeing the mufflers in the Valubilt catalogue years ago.
>   I think OEM or Steiner lists them, too, now that I think about 
>it---along
>with having a complete manifold and elbows available.
>
>38" wheels were originally an option, but they won't go on the 40" cast
>center.   You'll have to find a set of hubs and 9 bolt rims.  They aren't
>too hard to find.   Your best bet is to find a set close to you, if your
>located near Ohio I know that Maibach tractor in Creston has plenty of hubs
>and should have the rims.   If it'd help I could get parts from there to
>Angola Indiana where I have family.
>
>One good thing about the hubs and 9 bolt wheels---by getting rid of that
>cast iron center you'll drop around 1000 lbs, makijng the tractor easier to
>haul.    If you need more weight to plow or somesuch oliver wheel weights
>are fairly common, most tractors org. equipped with the 38" wheels had a 
>set
>or two on them.   I've got 5 sets at home, as well as a single rim that I'd
>sell.

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