Recent content by 81Ian

So should I pull the rod, or just let it beat it's self to pieces some more. I just want to drive it and operate the hydros before i start investing into it. Anyone dig into a 03 series engine before?

I know this tractor is worth 12-15K. I had the vin run at the local dealer and it came up clean there. I'm not dumb just cheap. i'll upload a few pics later so you can see just how beat she is. P.O. was a contractor and it was used at job sites. He is selling his property and didn't have time to...

I recently purchased a L3430 HSTC 4wd with FEL for $1300. I was told the engine was seized and that it had been sitting about three years. After dragging it home I put a battery in and checked the hours 3700. The oil filter has 3500 written on it 12/2010. After further investigation I found it...