1969 Economy in Mass-Waisted Trip

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330]

ok... by the toipic you guys may already know what happened... Talked to the guy over phone, saw pics and asked all the questions. Agreed on price, asked the guy to charge battery, make sure everything works as he is telling me PRIOR to me making the 2hour trip to pick up. Called me to confirm it is running etc... Drove up to Springfield to find that the tractor is in rough shape, carb was leaking gas (possible stuck float) but it was running... rich. I went to let out the clutch in first gear and it did not move.. it bogged down like brake was on but it was not. Today it was about 15 degrees so it may have water in the brakes and/or water in the rear end that is frozen. So.... you can't get a winner every time.

Anyone in the greater CT area have an Economy tractor that they want to sell or trade?? Let me know.. Thanks-Steve Bo

[bell 11]

Well, it sounds like not all is lost... a carb cleaning and fluid change is always a first on any tractor I buy... Thaw her out and change the lube. I bet she's full of water and frozen...

Post some pics so we can see what you're working with... :thumbs:

[Jim_M 178]

It's very common for the bull gear housings on an Economy to get water in them. Chances are they were half full of water and frozen solid. Thaw, drain, flush and refill them and they're good to go.

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330]

that is what i figured however i was willing to pay good money and the seller should have covered that. i made a reasonable offer and if he accepted, i would have taken the chance on just changing the fluid. thanks- steve

[WHC-125 4]

Heres the ad:

Economy

Steve,

Sorry I sent it to you in the first place :thumbs:

[Guest fireman]

Steve,

Here is a 1960 Economy listed on Ebay and located in Jersey. Opening bid is $1100 with no reserve:

1960 Economy on Ebay

Jeff

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330]

Jeff,

Saw that one. I don't know the model I like but the one I looked at was a 1969 with 14hp which I liked. This one is the first that I have seen with the short front nose like that... not my taste- Thanks for responding...

[jerrell 1]

:thumbs: I like that ,,, can you just see that thing with a 20 hp , straiight pipes and ags, watch out, may have to put wheelie bars on it, :whistle: