vbares
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I just acquired a BCS 735 with an ACME Diesel - it came with a non-functioning sweeper.
The tractor its self is only waiting on a few parts to be put into service - I bought it to make a trailer valet (on the cheap) without knowing what I was buying exactly. Very neat machine and have enjoyed getting it running and building my attachment.
Back to the sweeper - the reason it does not work is the coupler shaft is stripped probably due to the bearings being seized.
The coupler shaft is about $350 - by the time I'm done with metal, bearings, paint it'll be more than $425 restoration - and I'm not sure if I'd use it very much anyway.
Questions for you all:
- Is there a market for it restored?
- Should I try to sell the parts (only the transmission/differential is really viable as parts)
- Just bin the thing, has no value
The tractor its self is only waiting on a few parts to be put into service - I bought it to make a trailer valet (on the cheap) without knowing what I was buying exactly. Very neat machine and have enjoyed getting it running and building my attachment.
Back to the sweeper - the reason it does not work is the coupler shaft is stripped probably due to the bearings being seized.
The coupler shaft is about $350 - by the time I'm done with metal, bearings, paint it'll be more than $425 restoration - and I'm not sure if I'd use it very much anyway.
Questions for you all:
- Is there a market for it restored?
- Should I try to sell the parts (only the transmission/differential is really viable as parts)
- Just bin the thing, has no value