south Texas , York Rife Freemason | guypatrick - 11/4/2009 16:32
If you buy a red one spend an additional $20 to buy an IT shop manual, learn how to adjust the clutch, shift linkage and the TA dump valve and all the "shifting problems" everyone whines and complains about become a non-issue. Also, if you get a red tractor of that era look for one with a water filter.
I have had and currently have 86 series IH tractors and currently have a JD 4640. Both are good tractors. The IH will cost 1/2 to 2/3 as much up front and parts will cost less as well. The JD will ride nicer.
i grew up on the red ones , i agree if the shifter is adjusted right , the 86 series will shift with 1 finger .
the 1086 is a good tractor if not worn out , and they will still run a long time worn out .
id put rod and main bearings in it , first .
all the tractors that age in the salvage yard have a rod poking out the block .
i never run mine at the 2600 rpms they will turn. |
international 1086
