7000 ?'s

Check all the fluid levels to make sure you don't oil bypassing between compartments. That can be a pretty labor intensive fix. Make sure that the power shift shifts firmly and smoothly. Make sure the inching pedal gives you good control over the clutch. It should have a sweet spot a little bit before it is all the way out where it will slowly engage. Make sure the transmission brake is working (if not, you could be looking at a tractor that has been ground into gear). Check for any leaks. 301s will tend to have a little blow by even when fresh, but exceissive blow by is not good. If it's a healthy engine with a good starter that cranks quickly, it should be fine starting unassisted to 40ish degrees. The T-shifter can be a little difficult to get used to, but if it's in good working order is not really much of a problem. Make sure the tractor goes into park and reverse. Grinding into reverse will kill the reverse idler (chew up the teeth), which is something that can be replaced without a major tear down on most tractors (some tractors the reverse idler shaft doesn't like to just push out). They were a solid tractor, even more solid if taken care of. The open station one on craigslist looks good, but its hard to tell if that's just a quick paint job to cover up something. At that price, you really can afford to go into the tractor and do some work (engine can be redone in most cases for around $2500 including head job and some machine shop outsourcing). Transmission tends to be pretty reliable, and the rear end is strong. The biggest problems I have had with mine have been soft parts mostly (seals, gaskets, etc.). Did the engine, powershift, and reverse idler in addition, but my tractor probably didn't see the best service earlier in its life. Feel free to PM me with any more questions. If you're near midway during Thanksgiving, I should be home from Wed thru Sunday, and I'd be happy to go over these things on my 7000 black belly.

Hurst

1979 Allis Chalmers 7000
5800 Hours

I don't see a stick shift in the floor, which a maroon belly would have.

Hurst

1979 Allis Chalmers 7000
5800 Hours

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ky wonder Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 13 Apr 2011 Location: horse cave, ky Points: 647	Post Options Post Reply Quote ky wonder Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 7000 ?'s Posted: 13 Nov 2011 at 9:54am
	the open station 7000 is wispering to me, is there anythingabout the black belly 7000's i should be aware of before i go and look at it?
	i like old tractors of all colors

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Hurst Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Midway, Ky Points: 1220	Post Options Post Reply Quote Hurst Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13 Nov 2011 at 10:48am
	Check all the fluid levels to make sure you don't oil bypassing between compartments. That can be a pretty labor intensive fix. Make sure that the power shift shifts firmly and smoothly. Make sure the inching pedal gives you good control over the clutch. It should have a sweet spot a little bit before it is all the way out where it will slowly engage. Make sure the transmission brake is working (if not, you could be looking at a tractor that has been ground into gear). Check for any leaks. 301s will tend to have a little blow by even when fresh, but exceissive blow by is not good. If it's a healthy engine with a good starter that cranks quickly, it should be fine starting unassisted to 40ish degrees. The T-shifter can be a little difficult to get used to, but if it's in good working order is not really much of a problem. Make sure the tractor goes into park and reverse. Grinding into reverse will kill the reverse idler (chew up the teeth), which is something that can be replaced without a major tear down on most tractors (some tractors the reverse idler shaft doesn't like to just push out). They were a solid tractor, even more solid if taken care of. The open station one on craigslist looks good, but its hard to tell if that's just a quick paint job to cover up something. At that price, you really can afford to go into the tractor and do some work (engine can be redone in most cases for around $2500 including head job and some machine shop outsourcing). Transmission tends to be pretty reliable, and the rear end is strong. The biggest problems I have had with mine have been soft parts mostly (seals, gaskets, etc.). Did the engine, powershift, and reverse idler in addition, but my tractor probably didn't see the best service earlier in its life. Feel free to PM me with any more questions. If you're near midway during Thanksgiving, I should be home from Wed thru Sunday, and I'd be happy to go over these things on my 7000 black belly. Hurst
	1979 Allis Chalmers 7000 5800 Hours

Nate (OH) Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Silver Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Points: 216	Post Options Post Reply Quote Nate (OH) Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13 Nov 2011 at 11:28am
	I thought it was a maroon belly repainted black but someone please correct me if I am wrong.

Hurst Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Midway, Ky Points: 1220	Post Options Post Reply Quote Hurst Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13 Nov 2011 at 11:41am
	I don't see a stick shift in the floor, which a maroon belly would have. Hurst
	1979 Allis Chalmers 7000 5800 Hours

Nate (OH) Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Silver Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Points: 216	Post Options Post Reply Quote Nate (OH) Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 Nov 2011 at 8:20pm
	If you look really hard at the top left picture, you can kind of make out what looks to be a floor shifter.