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didgood 
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 Topic: any tips on buying a C?
Posted: 02 Jul 2012 at 10:11am |
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Found a C that I am kind of interested in. What should I check out before pulling the trigger?
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john(MI)
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Posted: 02 Jul 2012 at 10:16am |
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Narrow front? I like to drive and check for wobble in the front wheels. Also they seem prone to gas tank leaks, at least to me! Should have hydraulics. Good rear tires is nice! Foot brake conversion is a real plus, but you get used to the hand brakes eventually, if not!
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didgood
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Posted: 02 Jul 2012 at 10:27am |
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Thanks. Yeah narrow front.
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bigcountry48
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Posted: 02 Jul 2012 at 11:14am |
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Check oil, and you can tell a lot about a man from the tool box, LOL!
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1950 B, 1952 pulling wd, and 1954 wd45
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didgood
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Posted: 02 Jul 2012 at 12:10pm |
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True. Has hydraulics and bolt on rear rims. Did all of the bolt on rims have foot brakes?
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allischalmers
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Posted: 02 Jul 2012 at 12:36pm |
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My c is a 1945 and it has bolt on rear wheels with foot brakes but i have problems keepin my battery charged its a six volt system with n 8 volt battery
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MikeinLcoMo
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Posted: 02 Jul 2012 at 12:59pm |
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Check and see if the brake pins are drilled on both sides of the housing. Makes it alot easier to get out to replace the brake bands. Make sure the intake/exhast is in good shape and the end holes are not broke off. See how much play is in the steering wheel. A little is expected but more than a fist worth will need looking in to. Great tractor to have around.
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Chalmersbob
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Posted: 02 Jul 2012 at 10:01pm |
All model C tractors had bolt on rear wheels with the rims fastened with excentric clamps
Model C tractors after serial # 5756 (mid 41) had foot brakes.
Check for steering wheel slop, oil leaks, pull oil stick looking for water, and other items mentioned by others.
Great little tractor, lots of power. It's a handy size. Bob
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didgood
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Posted: 03 Jul 2012 at 6:14am |
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Thanks to all
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