Hey folks, I grabbed a 1952 TO-30 for a project and have been slowly working on the minor issues. The tractor runs like a dream and there are no engine leaks, but it is really dirty and grimy and there is virtually no paint on this tractor left. Well there probably is under some of the grime. With that said I hate to tear the engine apart when it is working so well (why fix what is not broke right ). My question to you all is can I leave it together and clean all the grime and have it repainted. I know that if I can get it down to parts I will have a whole lot nicer restored tractor, I just hate to mess up something that is working so well. It does have a few leaks around the steering box and PTO which I am addressing seperately. Any suggestions on how to really clean off the engine area/transmission. Slowy using a scraper and brushes and some goo remover. Took hood and gas tank off so I could really get closer to all the nooks and crannies. Thanks all and love the forums and these old tractors.
Wolfwise
Wolfwise