Greetings, I am new to the old tractor world and I have the option of picking up a Ford 671 Select O Speed tractor from extended family and I'm trying to determine a ballpark price for it. It is a non runner, last started I believe in 2020. The last time I saw her run was in 1995. Battery is dead. Gas tank is empty, no rust or visible sediment. Sediment bowl is empty as well. Oil in engine and transmission are up to the full mark and clean. Radiator is bone dry, cap is rusted and falling apart BUT the core looks to be brand new. My initial thought is they replaced the core and never got to filling it. All rubber hoses are petrified. Front tires are flat, rears are down a bit but still holding air. Wiring is disconnected in many locations. I believe as they were trying to get it started, they disconnected what they thought was putting a load on the system. It has the key and I was able to rotate the engine by hand a couple revolutions. Air intake to the carb was disconnected, but the oil bowl had oil in it. No sign of mice or other critters living in the carb or under other metal. Linkage to the carb moves. Minimal rust on sheet metal and some leaking from the top of the motor probably around the valve cover. All front sheet metal is in place and the only bent piece I see is on the RT foot rest. 1281 hrs on the meter. It has been barn kept its entire life and the exhaust stack has a flapper on it to keep out critters and any water but judging by the dust layer on her, she hasn't seen water in many years. I don't know if the clutch or transmission is free. She was parked with a 60" brush cutter on the back and I'd need to get that removed to pull her out of the barn.
What do these units go for in a non running condition? I'm seeing 600-800 online for a non runner. My next question is around parts and how available are things like gasket kits, carb rebuild kits, ignition components, tires... Can I source these easily? As far as the drive train, The unit is either a 56 or 57. I should have the paperwork on it later today (full service history, purchase invoice, owners manual and service manual). What are the known issues with a Select O Speed that I need to watch out for?
What do these units go for in a non running condition? I'm seeing 600-800 online for a non runner. My next question is around parts and how available are things like gasket kits, carb rebuild kits, ignition components, tires... Can I source these easily? As far as the drive train, The unit is either a 56 or 57. I should have the paperwork on it later today (full service history, purchase invoice, owners manual and service manual). What are the known issues with a Select O Speed that I need to watch out for?
