beernuts
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- Jan 19, 2009
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- Illinois
- Tractor
- AC WD, NH 1520 TLB, NH1920TLB, 1973MF135 , 1967MF 135 and 2135, 1996NH3430
Hello all, needing advise. I bought the 3430 not knowing a great deal about it and only researching it for less than a day, some of the research on here (love this place). The previous owner was a nursery that ordered this thing new. I got the manuals and maint. Log for the machine. In the last month it got a new injection pump, new injectors, a new starter and ignition switch, all dealer installed with receipts for over 3k. Upon starting the tractor, it presented with a knock that was a spun front main according to the dealership's diagnosis. I have not torn it down to confirm as of yet. The tractor was in great shape otherwise, sheet metal etc. I don't know but suspect it was caused by an oiling issue. The nursery ordered this thing with dual remotes and the creeper gear set that gives 4 more speeds that are less than 1 mph. According to the maintenance guy at the nursery, it mainly tugged a gang of wagons and the 3 point was not used. I have never owned a tractor with IPTO before so I am curious if I will like it. There was only one review on the tractor out there but it was a good one, what do you guys think? I paid $1500.00 for the thing as it was sitting with 2400hrs on the meter that evidently worked according to the service logs and the dealership. I hope that the block is salvageable with a line bore and a new crankshaft etc. I will likely go through the whole engine with a major kit and have the head work done too. I don't know what to think on the parent bore engine, the Perkins 152 diesels I have dealt with in the past were sleeved and simple/cheap to rebuild. This seems like a lot more/refined tractor than the 135s I have owned in the past. Does the 192 Ford run as well as the 152 Perkins?
I want to know, rebuild it or buy a short block? Alexander's in TX has them for 1795.00, has anyone ever dealt with them? Was curious if they were reputable. I called them, they said they did all of Thier own machining in-house. Or if anyone else has any suggestions on a reputable reman shop that is reasonable.
Eric
I want to know, rebuild it or buy a short block? Alexander's in TX has them for 1795.00, has anyone ever dealt with them? Was curious if they were reputable. I called them, they said they did all of Thier own machining in-house. Or if anyone else has any suggestions on a reputable reman shop that is reasonable.
Eric
