[AT] JD B resurrection contemplation

[Dean VP]

Al,

Buying a complete parts tractor sometimes can be the most economical
solution to restoring a family tractor.  There is one issue to look out for
when boring a JD tractor block. A lot of machine shops do not have the right
equipment for boring blocks with bores in the 5 to 6" or larger range. They
make think they do, but the bore might chatter and ruin the block. Make sure
you find a shop that has extended experience boring blocks bigger than you
need.

Dean VP
Apache junction, AZ

It's better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6. 

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Subject: [AT] JD B resurrection contemplation

 We have a B, serial number is in the 297xxx range, that's a basket case but
it's a family tractor and my dad is interested in getting it running. It was
parked because the oil pressure dropped and though it didn't seize, it was
close to it. This was almost 30 years ago! Then it sat outside for years,
cover blew off the muffler, etc. It originally had a roll-o-matic front end
but the pedestal broke and a standard front was swapped in, if we get it
running we want to put one back on. I'm confident that the block will need
to be bored and probably the crank turned, anyone have recommendations on
shops to get that done? I'm an IH collector so JD is like being on another
planet.
Buying a good, complete parts tractor is not out of the question either.
We're in southeast NC.

thanks,
Al
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