Thanks, Lawrence. Will take your suggetions.

j/b


"Ecnerwal" wrote in message
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Anyone know ANYTHING about aN Ih-3400 and a Case 480b?

I am buying.

Thanks

j/b

look here, in the appropriate forums.

http://www.ytmag.com/cgi-bin/boards.cgi

Mine is a Ford, so I don't know anything specific about those - but the
folks there will (and the search function will bring up whatever people
ask about those ones.) I know a lot more about buying an old hoe now
than I did then, though. ;-(

Look for leaks. Put grease in all the fittings - if you can't, they have
been severely neglected for a long time. That can destroy bushings, and
even the holes bushings are supposed to be pressed into. If you can,
look at what comes out and judge the neglect level. Check all the
dipsticks and level holes - you want to both check the level, and look
for odd colors (such as the brown of water mixed in oil) and burnt
smells in the fluids.

Check for sag - pick up the hoe and park it in several positions, then
take your hands off the controls - does it stay put, or does it droop
under gravity, indicating a leak (which can be an internal cylinder leak
rather than an oil on the ground leak.) Same on the bucket.

Look for cracks. Carefully examine any welds that don't look factory.

Check over the tires and price a new set if they are not in decent shape.

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