Thanks Tim. That's the type of info I am looking for. I would have no problem with the cost of a correct rebuild. I've always have a "you get what you pay for" attitude.
Tractordata shows the 127 & 147 had electric lift. Any thought on those?
Otherwise I have to focus on the 149, 169 & up models. Buying a respectable tractor and simply having to do the motor rebuild without allowing for anything else puts me to a point of seriously considering MJsoldcub's restored 169 he posted about awhile back. That way, I would know that all of the mechanicals are in tip top shape and the cosmetics are showroom. I wonder if he is still on the fence about it?
I put the cart before the horse this weekend when I picked up a nice condition QA42 blower. Now I have to get real serious about a tractor for it. At a buck fifty I thought it was too good of a deal to pass up. Only 5 miles from me.
Thanks again for the info.
Mike
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