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Getting an R110 - sat for LONG time
My great grandmothers farm has what looks to be an IH R110 4 speed sitting in the corn crib. I don't think the farm is going to be in the family much longer so I started seeing what I might be interested in getting for sentimental reasons. Talked to my uncle and I'm looking to get the truck. Price is $1500 (lots of family). I'm probably not going to be able to go look it over for a couple weeks.
He told me the starter went out in it about 35 years ago and it has sat under roof ever since. I asked him if it has hydraulic brakes and he says it does but the lines are dry rotted. Has a little bit of rust here and there but is pretty solid overall.
I'm going to make a couple trips to look it over. What are the things on a truck like this that I should do or look over?
At this point I think the engine is what I'm worried about most. Should it be an SD220? Hard to find info on these trucks. With it having sat for 35 years should I try to start it or go straight to a tear down? I'm not sure yet if it is seized. It seems like it is a nightmare and $$$$$ rebuilding these old engines.
I would like to keep it as original as possible but if I decide to do an engine swap what is the best/easiest choice for these trucks.