Did I go wrong????

COD wrote: Anybody know weak places in the block to check for freeze damage? Rats/mice had chewed into the bottom radiator hose and there was no fluid in the radiator to see if it had any antifreeze. They said it did when parked but no way of knowing for sure if it was sufficient.

 If the bottom hose was chewed thru and most of the coolant leaked out, I seriously doubt there is any freeze damage to the block or coolant system. The problem could be rusty scale build up, from being exposed to the atmosphere for who knows how long a period.
 Many of these old engines have sat for decades and been revived. Just KNOW what you're doing with the fuel injector system before cranking it. Run Away's can destroy an otherwise good engine. At least be ready to close off the air intake before cranking.
 That would get put to regular use if it was in my possession. My OC46 track loader isn't much of a dozer


Edited by CTuckerNWIL - 07 Jan 2022 at 7:27am

Anybody know weak places in the block to check for freeze damage? Rats/mice had chewed into the bottom radiator hose and there was no fluid in the radiator to see if it had any antifreeze. They said it did when parked but no way of knowing for sure if it was sufficient.

I think you done good!  Looks like a bit of TLC and you will have a fun toy to play with. 

if the pins and bushings look OK.... you got  2-3 times that much value just in the undercarriage..