Hello all. I posted a request for advice on upgrading from my Ford 2N to something with live PTO and independent lift a while back and got a bunch of great advice. Now I have found a tractor that was not on the list so I'd like advice on it. Probably some from Tim in New York. I looked at an International 2424 for 3,500 OBO and my first impression wasn't great even though I really want to like it for the specs. The starter just spun the first couple of bumps, once running wouldn't stay running long (sounded choked out or starved), had to adjust the clutch pedal because it wouldn't fully depress to engage PTO. Once the clutch was adjusted it would completely depress and he could engage the PTO no problem. But then when it was running it sounded like it was wining a bit in the clutch housing area. My 2N does that and it sounds like rough bearings or something but it's been 10 years like that and still running "fine". The lift on the tractor was strong and very responsive. That's about as far as we got with it due to it not running well. He just got it running and the fuel filter was visibly full of powdery trash that looked like rust. Maybe a clean tank and another carb cleaning will make it run well? Having the 2N for so long gets rid of my fear of having to do some tuning. Not knowing about the hydraulics and that it has external pump under the distributor, I don't know if it could be a more complicated tractor than say an MF35, 50, 135, etc. I really like the specs of the tractor but don't want to bit off more than I could chew. Also, if I hold off till October or November we might be able spend 8-9K on a smaller tractor with loader. Wow. This is longer read than I expected. If you toughed it out I'll appreciate your opinions.
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