How much should you subtract from the purchase price when the inspection reveals missing teeth on quick change gears? What if a donor gearbox is available (condition unknown)?
I have remotely negotiated a price on the purchase of a '51 that is assumed to be in working condition, but is unpowered. After that, a kind soul did a quick inspection of the machine. In his checking three gears, he found one with missing teeth - maybe a few teeth based on the period of non-rotation.
Inspecting the machine is 6.5 hours one way, but my destination if picking up is 2.5 hours. I will check all of the gears - if I go look at the machine. I am diving into the archives to understand what will be involved in a proper repair - I don't know yet. I may have a parts machine available.
Also, given this discovery, what other assumptions and pre-purchase checks should apply? Is it possible to fish a magnet around in there? Should/could I take a sample from the bottom with a turkey baster and hose? Visually checking the gears for debris related nicks and chips seems mandatory, but I'm not sure how much I'll be able to see.
I look forward to a restoration project in the future, but not near future.
Thank you.
I have remotely negotiated a price on the purchase of a '51 that is assumed to be in working condition, but is unpowered. After that, a kind soul did a quick inspection of the machine. In his checking three gears, he found one with missing teeth - maybe a few teeth based on the period of non-rotation.
Inspecting the machine is 6.5 hours one way, but my destination if picking up is 2.5 hours. I will check all of the gears - if I go look at the machine. I am diving into the archives to understand what will be involved in a proper repair - I don't know yet. I may have a parts machine available.
Also, given this discovery, what other assumptions and pre-purchase checks should apply? Is it possible to fish a magnet around in there? Should/could I take a sample from the bottom with a turkey baster and hose? Visually checking the gears for debris related nicks and chips seems mandatory, but I'm not sure how much I'll be able to see.
I look forward to a restoration project in the future, but not near future.
Thank you.