I'm going to look at a doze a case 450 early 70s 2way blade. I've been told it has a bad cylinder do to a rack in manafold letting water get n and rusted. If this is true can cylinder be sleeved ? He's only asken a thousand for it . Do u think it's worth that much if mtr can be rebuilt and what do you think it would. Ost to rebuild mtr? Thanks for any help!
Typos it should say crack not rack and cost to rebuild not ost
It has a sleeved engine, I always start at $1,000.00 per hole.
For that price you can sell off good parts and scrap the rest and probably make a profit.
Thanks that helps I was thinking I could get money out of it but hoping I can fix my self and do some work around my land
I wasn't advocating that, just meant that you really can't lose if it turns out to be too far gone.
An engine kit will cost about $700 to $1000 for 4 pistons,4 sleeves, rod bearings and gasket kit. (check with Broken Tractor for individual sleeve/piston availability) head rebuild will likely be in order if rusted badly... figure another $200 to $400 for that. A rebuilt long block is available for around $4K. Rebuild in frame is doable (if you don't mind a lot of dirt in your eyes). The costly stuff is behind and below the engine. Invest in a manual before you tackle any work though, as these are fairly complicated machines. If the running gear is decent, the machine could be worth $5to $10K or more. $1000.00 is a good deal IF the rest of the tractor is in good condition. Good luck