Oliver 88 3 point add on

[lance_jones]

I just bought my first Oliver. It's an 88. I just couldn't let it go to scrap. I put a new battery in it, and a few hours of work into it and it runs fantastic. It's bigger than my Ford and I'd like to keep it, but it doesn't have 3 point. All my equipment is 3 point.is there any plans on how to add on a 3 point? I've seen some aftermarket for smaller Oliver's and searched for parts tractors that might have one, but no luck so far. I do have an old Ford 4000 with a stock engine that I could take 3 point parts off of if that's possible.

I'm new to tractors, and learning as I go.

 

[lance_jones]

I just bought my first Oliver. It's an 88. I just couldn't let it go to scrap. I put a new battery in it, and a few hours of work into it and it runs fantastic. It's bigger than my Ford and I'd like to keep it, but it doesn't have 3 point. All my equipment is 3 point.is there any plans on how to add on a 3 point? I've seen some aftermarket for smaller Oliver's and searched for parts tractors that might have one, but no luck so far. I do have an old Ford 4000 with a stock engine that I could take 3 point parts off of if that's possible.

I'm new to tractors, and learning as I go.

Here is the serial number. I'm not sure what I have

 

[scootergmc]

Nice find, especially that straight with the louvered panels. 1954, last year of production too. There were factory hitch options. What's your location? If your close to scrapyards, that's probably your best bet.

 

[lance_jones]

Nice find, especially that straight with the louvered panels. 1954, last year of production too. There were factory hitch options. What's your location? If your close to scrapyards, that's probably your best bet.

Thank you. I'm in Smith Center KS. There aren't any tractor scrap yards for hundreds of miles that I know of.

 

[scootergmc]

The hood looks good. A lot of guys cut them up and added an intake precleaner.

 

[Pembroke]

nice find Sir!!

 

[lance_jones]

nice find Sir!!

Thank you

 

[JohnRowehl]

What Pembroke said.

 

[JohnRowehl]

nice find Sir!!

X2

 

[JohnRowehl]

What Pembroke said.

Sorry about the duplications.

 

[tom upton]

There is or at least used to be a few places that sold aftermarket kits for fleetlines as well. I have seen several with homemade 3 points that worked fine as well. If you know a good fabricator or maybe you are good with a welder and a torch you could make your own and use the arms etc. off of your ford. Google it and you will find some examples I am sure. I see you have the hydraulic unit on your tractor to run it, but you may want to check it out first. I would almost bet it will be dry of oil and minimum in need of a seal kit??

 

[CW48]

I have a 3 point aftermarket that was on an Oliver 77. Where are you located?

 

[lance_jones]

There is or at least used to be a few places that sold aftermarket kits for fleetlines as well. I have seen several with homemade 3 points that worked fine as well. If you know a good fabricator or maybe you are good with a welder and a torch you could make your own and use the arms etc. off of your ford. Google it and you will find some examples I am sure. I see you have the hydraulic unit on your tractor to run it, but you may want to check it out first. I would almost bet it will be dry of oil and minimum in need of a seal kit??

It's for sure got dry oil. I need to find a manual on it. I know nothing about Oliver's. Thank you for the suggestions. I appreciate it.

 

[scootergmc]

You can order factory manuals from the Floyd County museum in Charles City, Iowa. They're great folks and you'd be supporting those trying to preserve Oliver history.

If you're going to keep it and fall in love, you should probably subscribe to Oliver Heritage and Hart Part Oliver Collectors magazines.

The 88 is a good tractor. You made a good save.

If you post more pictures, we will be able to tell you more about the tractor.

 

[CW48]

I just bought my first Oliver. It's an 88. I just couldn't let it go to scrap. I put a new battery in it, and a few hours of work into it and it runs fantastic. It's bigger than my Ford and I'd like to keep it, but it doesn't have 3 point. All my equipment is 3 point.is there any plans on how to add on a 3 point? I've seen some aftermarket for smaller Oliver's and searched for parts tractors that might have one, but no luck so far. I do have an old Ford 4000 with a stock engine that I could take 3 point parts off of if that's possible.

I'm new to tractors, and learning as I go.

Thank you. I'm in Smith Center KS. There aren't any tractor scrap yards for hundreds of miles that I know of.

OK I am in NW Pa. Seems like a long way to pick up a 3 point. 1150 miles

 

[lance_jones]

You can order factory manuals from the Floyd County museum in Charles City, Iowa. They're great folks and you'd be supporting those trying to preserve Oliver history.

If you're going to keep it and fall in love, you should probably subscribe to Oliver Heritage and Hart Part Oliver Collectors magazines.

The 88 is a good tractor. You made a good save.

If you post more pictures, we will be able to tell you more about the tractor.

Thank you. I'll look into that magazine.
Lance

 

[lance_jones]

OK I am in NW Pa. Seems like a long way to pick up a 3 point. 1150 miles

Yes it's a bit far. Maybe I'll plan a vacation. Lol. I appreciate your help

 

[scootergmc]

Thank you. I'll look into that magazine.
Lance

Those are two separate magazines/clubs. Both have good info if you're into Oliver/Whites.

Here's a back issue you can order on your tractor: https://www.hartparroliver.org/product-page/hpoc-20-1-jan-feb-2009

If you want to know what happened to Oliver, I think this is a great video and makes for a good listen when you're doing something else:

 

[old]

Thank you. I'm in Smith Center KS. There aren't any tractor scrap yards for hundreds of miles that I know of.

I made my own years ago for my Oliver 77 and it works just fine. I saw pictures of aftermarket ones and use that as a pattern to make the one I have

 

[lance_jones]

I made my own years ago for my Oliver 77 and it works just fine. I saw pictures of aftermarket ones and use that as a pattern to make the one I have

I may try this. Your mechanical skills are probably much better than mine.